Philips MASTERColour CDM-TC Elite 70W/942 G8.5 1CT metal-halide bulb 73 W 4200 K 7450 lm

The Philips MASTERColour CDM-TC Elite 70W/942 G8.5 is a ceramic metal-halide lamp engineered for efficient, high-quality illumination. Rated at 73 W input power with a correlated colour temperature of 4200 K, this lamp delivers a bright neutral-white light with a luminous flux of 7450 lm. Its compact form factor and stable colour rendering make it suitable for lighting installations that require consistent white light and good visual clarity. The product specification includes a small mercury content, and the lamp is intended for use in compatible fixtures with a G8.5 base.

Advantages

The lamp provides a high luminous efficacy for its class, offering strong lumen output at moderate power consumption. Neutral 4200 K colour temperature balances warm and cool tones for accurate colour perception. Ceramic metal-halide technology ensures stable light quality and improved colour rendering compared with standard discharge lamps. Compact dimensions help integrate the lamp into a range of luminaires where space is limited.

Suitable for

Key specifications

How to use

Install the lamp only into fixtures designed for ceramic metal-halide lamps with a compatible G8.5 base and appropriate ballast. Ensure power is switched off before replacing the lamp. After installation, allow the lamp to reach full operating conditions; ceramic metal-halide lamps typically require a short warm-up period to stabilise light output and colour. Do not operate the lamp in fixtures that do not provide the correct electrical control gear.

Recommendations

For longest life and consistent performance, use the lamp with the recommended ballast and follow fixture manufacturer instructions. Replace lamps in matched groups where uniform colour is important, and handle used lamps as regulated waste due to mercury content according to local disposal rules.