Philips
Philips 249235 JCR 15V 150W H5 MR16 GZ6.35 Clear Halogen Lamp
Best precision lighting for medical, scientific, and professional projection equipment.
Illuminate your space with the Philips 249235 JCR Halogen Lamp, a powerful 150W, 15V bulb designed for demanding applications. This MR-16 lamp features a GZ6.35 2-pin base, making it ideal for medical, projection, and scientific systems. It delivers a bright 840 lumens with exceptional color accuracy (100 CRI) and a warm 3100K color temperature. Crafted from durable clear quartz with a 500-hour average lifespan, this lamp is also fully dimmable, offering versatile lighting control for any professional setting.
$28.50
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
2
/ 2974
#2 in Projector Replacement Lamps
Price vs Category Average
-81%
Below average
Wattage
150
/ Watts
Who it's for
- Users needing immediate, full-intensity light without warm-up delays
- Medical professionals and photographers needing perfect color accuracy
- Technicians requiring high-intensity beams for specialized optical equipment
Who should skip it
- Environmentally focused users seeking energy-efficient lighting alternatives
- Owners of heat-sensitive equipment requiring advanced cooling systems
- Budget-conscious buyers looking for long-lasting, low-maintenance lighting
Performance breakdown
Color Accuracy
Perfect 100 CRI ensures precise color rendering for critical scientific work.
Luminous Intensity
Delivers a bright, focused beam ideal for demanding projection and medical.
Operational Longevity
Five hundred hours provides reliable service for specialized professional equipment.
Thermal Durability
Clear quartz construction handles high-heat environments with impressive structural integrity.
Dimming Versatility
Full dimmability allows for precise control over light output and intensity.
Installation Compatibility
Standard GZ6.35 base ensures seamless integration into most professional projector fixtures.
Key Specs
Wattage
150 Watts
Voltage
15 Volts
Base Type
GZ6.35 2 Pin
Bulb Type
MR-16
Luminous Flux
840 Lumens
Color Temperature
3100K
Rated Average Life
500 Hours
Max Overall Length
44.5 mm (1.75 in)
Features
- High color accuracy (100 CRI)
- Ideal for medical and projection systems
- Fully dimmable for adjustable lighting
- Durable clear quartz construction
- Bright, focused illumination
- Long-lasting performance
- Single-ended design for specific fixtures
What customers say
Customers highly value this Philips halogen lamp for its specialized performance in critical equipment like medical devices and projectors. The core satisfaction stems from its exceptional brightness and consistent color temperature, ensuring precise illumination and accurate rendering. Users trust the genuine Philips manufacturing for a perfect fit, simplifying installation. While the initial cost is higher, buyers consider it a worthwhile investment for professional grade reliability. A minor drawback noted is the expected shorter lifespan associated with its intense 150W output. Overall, satisfaction is high because performance and consistency are prioritized over cost in this niche application.
Know before you buy
This lamp is engineered for precision-based applications, including medical diagnostic equipment, scientific instrumentation, and professional projection systems that require a stable, focused light source.
Yes, this lamp uses a GZ6.35 2-pin base. It is important to verify that your fixture is compatible with this specific base type before installation to ensure a secure electrical connection.
While the lamp is fully dimmable, it is designed for professional systems. Ensure your dimmer is compatible with low-voltage halogen loads to avoid flickering or premature failure.
The Philips 249235 has a rated average life of 500 hours. This duration is typical for high-intensity halogen bulbs used in demanding technical environments.
A Color Rendering Index (CRI) of 100 means the lamp provides perfect color accuracy, rendering colors exactly as they would appear under natural daylight. This is critical for medical imaging and scientific analysis where color precision is essential.
This product is a bare bulb only. It does not include a housing or reflector assembly, so it is intended for use in fixtures that already have the necessary housing components.
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