High Pressure Sodium Lights

We also offer special conversion metal halide bulbs that can be used with fixtures intended for high pressure sodium light bulbs.

High pressure sodium lights.

Lithonia lighting ofl 70s 120 lp bz m4 70 watt high pressure sodium flood light medium base lamp black bronze 4 5 out of 5 stars 16 68 02 68. A sodium vapor lamp is a gas discharge lamp that uses sodium in an excited state to produce light at a characteristic wavelength near 589 nm. The heavy duty transformer or ballast is also long lived if the bulbs are changed out before they burn out. This particular light stimulates plant growth by diffusing the portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is ideal for the whole process of photosynthesis.

Typically these lights are used on sides of industrial buildings and in some street lamps. The mercury inside the bulbs is a hazardous material that can present a waste disposal issue at the end of light s life. Lithonia lighting ofl 70s 120 lp bz m4 70 watt high pressure sodium flood light medium base lamp black bronze 4 5 out of 5 stars 16 68 15 68. A high pressure sodium hps light is a type of growth light that is commonly used for indoor gardening.

Broken bulbs release a small amount of toxic mercury as a gas and the rest is contained in the glass itself. Set your store to see local availability add to cart. Sunlite 100 watt ed23 high pressure sodium 8500 lumen 2100k e39 mogul base hid light bulb 12 pack model hd02490 12. Low pressure and high pressure low pressure sodium lamps are highly efficient electrical light sources but their yellow light restricts applications to outdoor lighting such as street lamps where they are widely used.

Get free shipping on qualified high pressure sodium outdoor lighting or buy online pick up in store today in the lighting department. Sodium bulbs can last up to 20 000 hours. High pressure sodium lights are used for illuminating large outdoor areas. They emit bright yellow light.