Lamps

Artificial lighting is based on systems: lamps, ballasts, starters, luminaires and controls. Ballasts are needed for discharge lamps to connect the lamp to the mains. Lamps, ballasts and starters are mounted in the luminaire with the wiring and lamp bases, reflectors distribute and redirect the light emitted from the lamp and louvers shield the user from glare. Ballast providing a controlled current to the lamps is an essential component of any discharge lighting system. Electronic ballasts complying with CELMA energy efficiency scheme classes A1 and A2 are the major power savers.

The following characteristics are to be considered when choosing a lamp for an application: luminous efficacy, lamp life, quality of light, effect of ambient circumstances, luminaire, purchase and operation costs.

The different types of lamps used are Incandescent lamp, Tungsten halogen lamps, Fluorescent lamp, Compact fluorescent lamps, High-Intensity Discharge lamps, Mercury Lamps, Metal halide lamps, High-pressure sodium lamps, Electrode less lamps. Each of these lamp types has experienced a steady march of small improvements in material, design, light quality, energy efficiency and manufacturing efficiency throughout the past century.

In an incandescent lamp, which is also called General Lighting Service Lamp (GLS), light is produced by leading current through a tungsten wire. The working temperature of tungsten filaments in incandescent lamps is about 2700 K. Therefore the main emission occurs in the infrared region.

Tungsten halogen lamps are derived from incandescent lamps. Inside the bulb, halogen gas limits the evaporation of the filament and redeposits the evaporated tungsten back to the filament through the so called halogen cycle.

A fluorescent lamp is a low-pressure gas discharge light source, in which light is produced predominantly by fluorescent powders activated by ultraviolet radiation generated by discharge in mercury. The performance of a fluorescent lamp is sensitive to the ambient temperature.

The CFL is a compact variant of the fluorescent lamp. The overall length is shortened and the tubular discharge tube is often folded into two to six fingers or a spiral. For a direct replacement of tungsten filament lamps, such compact lamps are equipped with internal ballasts and screw or bayonet caps.

In mercury lamp light is produced with electric current passing through mercury vapour. An arc discharge in mercury vapour at a pressure of about 2 bars emits five strong spectral lines in the visible wavelengths at 404.7 nm, 435.8 nm, 546.1 nm, 577 nm and 579 nm.

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Manufacturer Part No	Order Code	Manufacturer / Description	Availability	Quantity
1MH	1139243 Data Sheet + RoHS	Neon Lamp, 250 V, Bi-Pin, 7.874 mm, 1.2 mA CML INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES NEON LAMP, WIRE ENDED, T1.1/4; Supply Voltage:250V; Lamp Base Type:Bi-Pin; Mounting Hole Dia:7.874mm; Power Rating:-; Current Rating:1.2mA; Product Range:-; SVHC:No SVHC (15-Jan-2018); Current Max:0.7mA; Current Min:0.5mA; External Length / Height:10mm;	83 available for 1 - 2 business days delivery 11,752 available for 3 - 4 business days delivery + Check Stock & Lead Times 83 available for 1 - 2 business days delivery: (SG stock) Order before 4:30pm Mon – Fri. (Excluding National Holidays) 11,752 available for 3 - 4 business days delivery: (UK stock) Order before 7:35pm Mon – Fri. (Excluding National Holidays) More stock available week commencing 9/11/20	Restricted Item
16/30SB	1139247 Data Sheet + RoHS	Neon Lamp, 250 V, Wire Leaded, 500 µA CML INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES NEON LAMP, WIRE ENDED, T2; Supply Voltage:250V; Lamp Base Type:Wire Leaded; Mounting Hole Dia:-; Power Rating:-; Current Rating:500µA; Product Range:-; SVHC:No SVHC (15-Jan-2018); Bulb Size:T-2 (6mm); Current Max:0.55mA; Current Min:0.35mA; External Leng	640 available for 1 - 2 business days delivery 2,746 available for 3 - 4 business days delivery + Check Stock & Lead Times 640 available for 1 - 2 business days delivery: (SG stock) Order before 4:30pm Mon – Fri. (Excluding National Holidays) 2,746 available for 3 - 4 business days delivery: (UK stock) Order before 7:35pm Mon – Fri. (Excluding National Holidays) More stock available week commencing 9/11/20	Restricted Item
387	1139348 Data Sheet + RoHS	Incandescent Lamp, 28 V, Midget Flange / SX6s, T-1 3/4 (5mm), 7000 h CML INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES LAMP, MID.FLANGE, T1.3/4, 28V, 1.12W; Supply Voltage:28V; Lamp Base Type:Midget Flange / SX6s; Bulb Size:T-1 3/4 (5mm); MSCP:-; Average Bulb Life:7000h; Product Range:-; SVHC:No SVHC (15-Jan-2018); Current Rating:0.04A; External Diameter:7.37mm; External	63 available for 3 - 4 business days delivery + Check Stock & Lead Times 63 available for 3 - 4 business days delivery: (UK stock) Order before 7:35pm Mon – Fri. (Excluding National Holidays) More stock available week commencing 9/11/20	Restricted Item
95584035	1214991 Data Sheet + RoHS	Bulb, BA 15d, 5W, 24V WERMA LAMP, BA15D, 24V, 5W; Supply Voltage:24V; Lamp Base Type:BA15d / SBC; Bulb Size:-; MSCP:-; Average Bulb Life:-; Product Range:-; SVHC:No SVHC (15-Jan-2019); Accessory Type:Bulb; Colour:Clear; Power Rating:5W; Supply Volts:24V DC; Voltage Rating:24V	720 available for 3 - 4 business days delivery + Check Stock & Lead Times 720 available for 3 - 4 business days delivery: (UK stock) Order before 7:35pm Mon – Fri. (Excluding National Holidays) More stock available week commencing 21/09/20	Restricted Item
N9951189	1139475 Data Sheet + RoHS	Incandescent Lamp, 5 V, T-1, 0.04, 40000 h LUX LAMP, WIREENDED, 3MM, 5V, 0.3W; Supply Voltage:5V; Lamp Base Type:-; Bulb Size:T-1; MSCP:0.04; Average Bulb Life:40000h; Product Range:-; SVHC:No SVHC (12-Jan-2017); Current Rating:0.06A; External Length / Height:6.35mm; LED / Lamp Size:T1; Operating lif	216 available for 3 - 4 business days delivery + Check Stock & Lead Times 216 available for 3 - 4 business days delivery: (UK stock) Order before 7:35pm Mon – Fri. (Excluding National Holidays) More stock available week commencing 16/11/20	Restricted Item
C027500NAM	254952 Data Sheet + RoHS	Neon Indicator, 0275 Series, Green, 130 V, Solder Terminals ARCOLECTRIC NEON INDICATOR, GREEN; Supply Voltage:110VAC; Lamp Base Type:Quick Connect; Mounting Hole Dia:10mm; Power Rating:-; Current Rating:20mA; Product Range:-; SVHC:No SVHC (27-Jun-2018); Colour:Green; External Length / Height:57.8mm; IP / NEMA Rating:Not Rate	385 available for 3 - 4 business days delivery + Check Stock & Lead Times 385 available for 3 - 4 business days delivery: (UK stock) Order before 7:35pm Mon – Fri. (Excluding National Holidays) More stock available week commencing 11/01/21	Restricted Item
327	1139349 Data Sheet + RoHS	Incandescent Lamp, 28 V, Midget Flange, T-1 3/4 (5mm), 0.34, 4000 h CML INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES LAMP, MID.FLANGE, T1.3/4, 28V, 1.12W; Supply Voltage:28V; Lamp Base Type:Midget Flange; Bulb Size:T-1 3/4 (5mm); MSCP:0.34; Average Bulb Life:4000h; Product Range:-; SVHC:No SVHC (15-Jan-2018); Current Rating:0.04A; External Diameter:7.37mm; External Len	156 available for 3 - 4 business days delivery 241 available for 4 - 5 business days delivery + Check Stock & Lead Times 156 available for 3 - 4 business days delivery: (UK stock) Order before 7:35pm Mon – Fri. (Excluding National Holidays) 241 available for 4 - 5 business days delivery: (US stock) Order before 6:00pm Mon – Fri. (Excluding National Holidays) More stock available week commencing 9/11/20	Restricted Item
8-2417	1139280 Data Sheet + RoHS	Incandescent Lamp, 12 V, Bi-Pin, T-1 (3mm), 0.15, 16000 h CML INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES LAMP, BI-PIN, T1, 12V, 0.72W; Supply Voltage:12V; Lamp Base Type:Bi-Pin; Bulb Size:T-1 (3mm); MSCP:0.15; Average Bulb Life:16000h; Product Range:-; SVHC:No SVHC (15-Jan-2018); Current Rating:0.06A; External Length / Height:9.65mm; LED / Lamp Size:T1; Lea	562 available for 3 - 4 business days delivery + Check Stock & Lead Times 562 available for 3 - 4 business days delivery: (UK stock) Order before 7:35pm Mon – Fri. (Excluding National Holidays) More stock available week commencing 9/11/20	Restricted Item
7632	1139330 Data Sheet + RoHS	Incandescent Lamp, 28 V, Bi-Pin, T-1 1/4, 0.32, 1000 h CML INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES LAMP, BI-PIN, T1.1/4, 28V, 1.12W; Supply Voltage:28V; Lamp Base Type:Bi-Pin; Bulb Size:T-1 1/4; MSCP:0.32; Average Bulb Life:1000h; Product Range:-; SVHC:No SVHC (15-Jan-2018); Current Rating:0.04A; External Diameter:4.75mm; External Length / Height:14mm	358 available for 3 - 4 business days delivery + Check Stock & Lead Times 358 available for 3 - 4 business days delivery: (UK stock) Order before 7:35pm Mon – Fri. (Excluding National Holidays) More stock available week commencing 9/11/20	Restricted Item
388	1139363 Data Sheet + RoHS	Incandescent Lamp, 28 V, Midget Groove / S5.7s, T-1 3/4 (5mm), 0.3, 7000 h CML INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES LAMP, MID.GROOVE, T1.3/4, 28V, 1.12W; Supply Voltage:28V; Lamp Base Type:Midget Groove / S5.7s; Bulb Size:T-1 3/4 (5mm); MSCP:0.3; Average Bulb Life:7000h; Product Range:-; SVHC:No SVHC (15-Jan-2018); Current Rating:0.04A; External Diameter:5.85mm; Exter	1,044 available for 3 - 4 business days delivery + Check Stock & Lead Times 1,044 available for 3 - 4 business days delivery: (UK stock) Order before 7:35pm Mon – Fri. (Excluding National Holidays) More stock available week commencing 9/11/20	Restricted Item
8-2402	1139285 Data Sheet + RoHS	Incandescent Lamp, 28 V, Bi-Pin, T-1 (3mm), 0.15, 4000 h CML INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES LAMP, BI-PIN, T1, 28V, 0.67W; Supply Voltage:28V; Lamp Base Type:Bi-Pin; Bulb Size:T-1 (3mm); MSCP:0.15; Average Bulb Life:4000h; Product Range:-; SVHC:No SVHC (15-Jan-2018); Current Rating:0.024A; External Length / Height:9.65mm; LED / Lamp Size:T1; Lea	1,426 available for 3 - 4 business days delivery 762 available for 4 - 5 business days delivery + Check Stock & Lead Times 1,426 available for 3 - 4 business days delivery: (UK stock) Order before 7:35pm Mon – Fri. (Excluding National Holidays) 762 available for 4 - 5 business days delivery: (US stock) Order before 6:00pm Mon – Fri. (Excluding National Holidays) More stock available week commencing 9/11/20	Restricted Item
12.5/25HB	1139249 Data Sheet + RoHS	Neon Lamp, 250 V, Wire Leaded, 1.8 mA CML INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES NEON LAMP, WIRE ENDED, T2; Supply Voltage:250V; Lamp Base Type:Wire Leaded; Mounting Hole Dia:-; Power Rating:-; Current Rating:1.8mA; Product Range:-; SVHC:No SVHC (15-Jan-2018); Bulb Size:T-2 (6mm); Current Max:1.2mA; Current Min:0.85mA; External Lengt	2,516 available for 3 - 4 business days delivery + Check Stock & Lead Times 2,516 available for 3 - 4 business days delivery: (UK stock) Order before 7:35pm Mon – Fri. (Excluding National Holidays) More stock available week commencing 9/11/20	Restricted Item
790	1139365 Data Sheet + RoHS	Incandescent Lamp, 48 V, Midget Groove / S5.7s, T-1 3/4 (5mm), 5000 h CML INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES LAMP, MID.GROOVE, T1.3/4, 48V, 1.2W; Supply Voltage:48V; Lamp Base Type:Midget Groove / S5.7s; Bulb Size:T-1 3/4 (5mm); MSCP:-; Average Bulb Life:5000h; Product Range:-; SVHC:No SVHC (15-Jan-2018); Current Rating:0.025A; External Diameter:5.85mm; Externa	127 available for 3 - 4 business days delivery + Check Stock & Lead Times 127 available for 3 - 4 business days delivery: (UK stock) Order before 7:35pm Mon – Fri. (Excluding National Holidays) More stock available week commencing 9/11/20	Restricted Item
W1121T	1139398 Data Sheet + RoHS	Incandescent Lamp, 130 V, BA9s, T-3 1/4 (10mm), 0.31, 3000 h CML INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES LAMP, MBC/MCC, T3.1/4, 130V, 2.6W; Supply Voltage:130V; Lamp Base Type:BA9s; Bulb Size:T-3 1/4 (10mm); MSCP:0.31; Average Bulb Life:3000h; Product Range:-; SVHC:No SVHC (15-Jan-2018); Current Rating:0.02A; External Length / Height:30mm; LED / Lamp Size:T	375 available for 3 - 4 business days delivery + Check Stock & Lead Times 375 available for 3 - 4 business days delivery: (UK stock) Order before 7:35pm Mon – Fri. (Excluding National Holidays) More stock available week commencing 9/11/20	Restricted Item
7309	1139331 Data Sheet + RoHS	Incandescent Lamp, 6 V, Subminiature Bi-Pin, T-1 1/4, 3000 h CML INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES LAMP, BI-PIN, T1.1/4, 6V, 0.36W; Supply Voltage:6V; Lamp Base Type:Subminiature Bi-Pin; Bulb Size:T-1 1/4; MSCP:-; Average Bulb Life:3000h; Product Range:-; SVHC:No SVHC (15-Jan-2018); Current Rating:0.06A; External Length / Height:14mm; LED / Lamp Size:	1,000 available for 3 - 4 business days delivery + Check Stock & Lead Times 1,000 available for 3 - 4 business days delivery: (UK stock) Order before 7:35pm Mon – Fri. (Excluding National Holidays) More stock available week commencing 9/11/20	Restricted Item
386	1139360 Data Sheet + RoHS	Incandescent Lamp, 14 V, Midget Groove / S5.7s, T-1 3/4 (5mm), 0.3, 15000 h CML INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES LAMP, MID.GROOVE, T1.3/4, 14V, 1.12W; Supply Voltage:14V; Lamp Base Type:Midget Groove / S5.7s; Bulb Size:T-1 3/4 (5mm); MSCP:0.3; Average Bulb Life:15000h; Product Range:-; SVHC:No SVHC (15-Jan-2018); Current Rating:0.08A; External Diameter:5.85mm; Exte	467 available for 3 - 4 business days delivery + Check Stock & Lead Times 467 available for 3 - 4 business days delivery: (UK stock) Order before 7:35pm Mon – Fri. (Excluding National Holidays) More stock available week commencing 9/11/20	Restricted Item
2ML	1139240 Data Sheet + RoHS	Neon Lamp, 250 V, Wire Leaded, 7.874 mm, 300 µA CML INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES NEON LAMP, WIRE ENDED, T1.1/4; Supply Voltage:250V; Lamp Base Type:Wire Leaded; Mounting Hole Dia:7.874mm; Power Rating:-; Current Rating:300µA; Product Range:-; SVHC:No SVHC (15-Jan-2018); Bulb Size:T-1 1/4; Current Max:0.27mA; Current Min:0.22mA; Exter	10,800 available for 3 - 4 business days delivery + Check Stock & Lead Times 10,800 available for 3 - 4 business days delivery: (UK stock) Order before 7:35pm Mon – Fri. (Excluding National Holidays) More stock available week commencing 9/11/20	Restricted Item
334	1139362 Data Sheet + RoHS	Incandescent Lamp, 28 V, Midget Flange, T-1 3/4 (5mm), 0.34, 4000 h CML INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES LAMP, MID.GROOVE, T1.3/4, 28V, 1.12W; Supply Voltage:28V; Lamp Base Type:Midget Flange; Bulb Size:T-1 3/4 (5mm); MSCP:0.34; Average Bulb Life:4000h; Product Range:-; SVHC:No SVHC (15-Jan-2018); Current Rating:0.04A; External Diameter:5.85mm; External Len	483 available for 3 - 4 business days delivery + Check Stock & Lead Times 483 available for 3 - 4 business days delivery: (UK stock) Order before 7:35pm Mon – Fri. (Excluding National Holidays) More stock available week commencing 9/11/20	Restricted Item
7327	1139337 Data Sheet + RoHS	Incandescent Lamp, 28 V, Bi-Pin, T-1 3/4 (5mm), 4000 h CML INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES LAMP, T1.3/4, BI-PIN, 28V, 1.12W; Supply Voltage:28V; Lamp Base Type:Bi-Pin; Bulb Size:T-1 3/4 (5mm); MSCP:-; Average Bulb Life:4000h; Product Range:-; SVHC:No SVHC (15-Jan-2018); Current Rating:0.04A; External Length / Height:15.8mm; LED / Lamp Size:T-1	205 available for 3 - 4 business days delivery + Check Stock & Lead Times 205 available for 3 - 4 business days delivery: (UK stock) Order before 7:35pm Mon – Fri. (Excluding National Holidays) More stock available week commencing 9/11/20	Restricted Item
336	1139359 Data Sheet + RoHS	Incandescent Lamp, 14 V, Midget Groove / S5.7s, T-1 3/4 (5mm), 0.5, 1000 h CML INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES LAMP, MID.GROOVE, T1.3/4, 14V, 1.12W; Supply Voltage:14V; Lamp Base Type:Midget Groove / S5.7s; Bulb Size:T-1 3/4 (5mm); MSCP:0.5; Average Bulb Life:1000h; Product Range:-; SVHC:No SVHC (15-Jan-2018); Current Rating:0.08A; External Diameter:5.85mm; Exter	135 available for 3 - 4 business days delivery + Check Stock & Lead Times 135 available for 3 - 4 business days delivery: (UK stock) Order before 7:35pm Mon – Fri. (Excluding National Holidays) More stock available week commencing 9/11/20	Restricted Item
1112	1139439 Data Sheet + RoHS	Incandescent Lamp, 12 V, Wedge, T-3 1/4 (10mm), 0.4, 5000 h CML INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES LAMP, WEDGE, T3.1/4, 12V, 1.2W; Supply Voltage:12V; Lamp Base Type:Wedge; Bulb Size:T-3 1/4 (10mm); MSCP:0.4; Average Bulb Life:5000h; Product Range:-; SVHC:No SVHC (15-Jan-2018); Current Rating:0.1A; External Length / Height:26.8mm; LED / Lamp Size:T-1	135 available for 3 - 4 business days delivery + Check Stock & Lead Times 135 available for 3 - 4 business days delivery: (UK stock) Order before 7:35pm Mon – Fri. (Excluding National Holidays) More stock available week commencing 9/11/20	Restricted Item
379	1139366 Data Sheet + RoHS	Incandescent Lamp, 6.3 V, Midget Groove / S5.7s, T-1 3/4 (5mm), 20000 h CML INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES LAMP, MID.GROOVE, 6.3V, 1.26W; Supply Voltage:6.3V; Lamp Base Type:Midget Groove / S5.7s; Bulb Size:T-1 3/4 (5mm); MSCP:-; Average Bulb Life:20000h; Product Range:-; SVHC:No SVHC (15-Jan-2018); Current Rating:0.2A; External Diameter:5.85mm; External Leng	907 available for 3 - 4 business days delivery + Check Stock & Lead Times 907 available for 3 - 4 business days delivery: (UK stock) Order before 7:35pm Mon – Fri. (Excluding National Holidays) More stock available week commencing 9/11/20	Restricted Item
0021233	4717867 Data Sheet	Lamp, Spot, 240 V, 75 W, 91 mm, E27 / ES, 97 mm, 2900 K SYLVANIA LAMP, 95, E27, 240V, 75W, HIGH-SPOT 95; Supply Voltage:240V; Power Rating:75W; Length:91mm; Lamp Base Type:E27 / ES; Reflector Dia:97mm; Colour Temperature Typ:2900K; Product Range:-; Beam Divergence:30°; External Diameter:95mm; Luminous Intensity Max:22	No Longer Stocked	Restricted Item
LM2A001	4268416 Data Sheet	Incandescent Lamp, 2.3 V, Bi-Pin, 8mm, 20 h MAG-LITE LAMP, FOR AA/AAA MAGLITE, 0.9W, PK2; Supply Voltage:2.3V; Lamp Base Type:Bi-Pin; Bulb Size:8mm; MSCP:-; Average Bulb Life:20h; Product Range:-; Pack Quantity:2; Power Rating:900mW	No Longer Stocked	Restricted Item