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Sylvania 64969 MC70T6/U/G12/830 Ceramic Metal Halide Lamp, 70-Watt G12 Base

Sylvania 64969 MC70T6/U/G12/830 Ceramic Metal Halide Lamp, 70-Watt G12 Base

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Sylvania 64969 MC70T6/U/G12/830 Ceramic Metal Halide Lamp, 70-Watt G12 Base

The Sylvania 64969 MC70T6/U/G12/830 is a single-ended ceramic metal halide lamp from the Metalarc® Powerball® family, built for professional lighting applications that demand accurate color rendering and strong light output. This 70-Watt lamp uses a G12 base and delivers 7000 lumens at 87 CRI with a warm 3000K color temperature, making it well suited for retail, hospitality, and display lighting where both brightness and color fidelity matter. As a single-ended ceramic metal halide design, it is engineered to provide consistent performance and reliable operation over its service life.

Key Features

  • Light Output: 7000 lumens for high-visibility illumination in commercial and retail spaces.
  • Wattage: 70-Watt ceramic metal halide arc tube for efficient, high-intensity light output.
  • Color Temperature: 3000K warm white light suited for spaces where inviting, natural-looking illumination is desired.
  • Color Rendering: 87 CRI delivers accurate, true-to-life color rendering for merchandise display and accent lighting.
  • Base Type: G12 base for compatibility with fixtures designed for single-ended ceramic metal halide lamps.
  • Lamp Technology: Single-ended ceramic metal halide construction, part of the Sylvania Metalarc® Powerball® lamp series.

Technical Specifications

  • Wattage: 70-Watt
  • Bulb Base: G12
  • Lumens: 7000
  • CRI: 87
  • Color Temperature: 3000K
  • Series: Metalarc® Powerball®
  • Lamp Type: Single-Ended Ceramic Metal Halide

Typical Applications

  • Retail and Display Lighting
  • Hospitality and Restaurant Lighting
  • Accent and Directional Lighting Fixtures
  • Commercial Interior Lighting Systems
  • Museum and Gallery Display Lighting

Why Sylvania?

Sylvania's Metalarc® Powerball® ceramic metal halide lamps are engineered to combine high lumen output with accurate color rendering, giving professionals a dependable light source for demanding commercial environments. The 64969 MC70T6/U/G12/830 pairs a 70-Watt ceramic arc tube with a 3000K color temperature and 87 CRI rating to deliver consistent, high-quality illumination. Choose Sylvania for lighting products built on proven ceramic metal halide technology and trusted by lighting professionals.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

list_batch:
SYL-20260924
Product Type:
Metal Halide Lamp
Product Wattage:
70W
Bulb Base:
G12
Lumens:
7000
CRI:
87
Light Temperature:
3000K
Series:
Metalarc Powerball
Department:
Electrical
Product Group:
Lighting
Product Subgroup:
Lamps & Bulbs

Sylvania 64969 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Do I need a ballast to run a 70W ceramic metal halide G12 lamp?
Yes. The 64969 is a 70-watt ceramic metal halide lamp, and metal halide lamps run on a ballast, not on line voltage direct. It has to be operated on a ballast matched to a 70W metal halide lamp in the fixture. The lamp itself is supplied bare, with no ballast or socket.
2) Is the Sylvania 64969 a warm or cool light, and will it match my other display lamps?
It is warm white at 3000K, the same tone as most retail and hospitality accent lighting. If the other heads in the run are 4000K or 4200K, the 64969 will read noticeably warmer and yellower next to them, so for a uniform look in a shared ceiling you want every lamp on the same 3000K designation (the /830 in MC70T6/U/G12/830 is the 3000K, 80-plus CRI code).
3) Is 87 CRI good enough for merchandise and artwork display?
87 CRI puts the 64969 in the range specified for retail merchandise, food display, and gallery lighting, where color fidelity decides whether product looks right under the light. Combined with 3000K, it renders skin tones, wood, and fabric warmly and accurately. For critical museum work some specs call for 90-plus CRI, so verify what the drawing requires.
4) How much light does a 70W ceramic metal halide lamp actually put out?
The 64969 is rated 7000 lumens at 70 watts, which is why a single small G12 head can light a display case or a merchandise feature that would otherwise take several lamps. That output is initial lumens; metal halide sources depreciate over life, so lighting layouts normally apply a maintenance factor.
5) What part number do I order to restock this Sylvania lamp for a facility?
Order by Sylvania 64969, ordering code MC70T6/U/G12/830. That single designation carries the whole spec: MC for ceramic metal halide, 70 watts, T6 tube, universal burn, G12 base, 3000K at 80-plus CRI. If your maintenance store uses a different Sylvania number, match on that full MC70T6/U/G12/830 string rather than on wattage alone, since 70W CMH is also sold in other bases and color temperatures.
6) Can I swap a 70W quartz metal halide lamp for this ceramic metal halide version?
Only if the socket and ballast match. The 64969 is a 70W single-ended ceramic metal halide with a G12 base, so it needs a G12 socket and a 70W metal halide ballast rated for the lamp. Where those match, the ceramic arc tube gives you tighter color consistency at 3000K and 87 CRI than older quartz types. If the existing lamp is a double-ended or screw-base type, this is not the replacement.
7) Is this Sylvania Metalarc Powerball lamp a good choice for restaurant and hotel lighting?
That is one of its intended uses. At 3000K it holds the warm tone hospitality interiors are designed around, 87 CRI keeps food and finishes looking true, and 7000 lumens from a 70W head covers tall lobby and dining ceilings. It belongs to the Sylvania Metalarc Powerball ceramic metal halide family.
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