OSRAM POWERBALL HCI-TC 70W/942 NDL discharge lamp (compact), 4,200 K, CRI 94, 6,600 lm, G8.5 base. On matching control gear.
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The OSRAM POWERBALL HCI-TC 70W/942 NDL lamp (compact) is a OSRAM Powerball ceramic metal-halide lamp with stable colour and high colour rendering. It emits cool white light at 4,200 K (CRI 94) and about 6,600 lumens, with excellent stability over time.
It runs on matching control gear (Matching ballast + ignitor) rated exactly for its wattage (70 W) and type: it never connects directly to the mains. Warm-up takes 2–3 min; after switch-off, let it cool for a few minutes before restrike.
Direct cross-references from other manufacturers: PHILIPS MASTERColour CDM-TC 70W/942 G8.5, GE CMH-TC 70W G8.5, SYLVANIA CMI-TC 70W G8.5. Same G8.5 base and same wattage: replacement requires no change to the gear, provided the ballast matches the lamp type.
| Brand | OSRAM |
|---|---|
| Type | OSRAM Powerball ceramic metal-halide lamp with stable colour and high colour rendering |
| Power | 70 W |
| Luminous flux | 6,600 lm |
| Colour temperature | 4,200 K (cool white) |
| Colour rendering (CRI) | ≈ 94 |
| Base | G8.5 |
| Lifespan | ≈12 000 h |
| Control gear | Matching ballast + ignitor |
| PHILIPS equivalent | PHILIPS MASTERColour CDM-TC 70W/942 G8.5 |
| GE Lighting equivalent | GE CMH-TC 70W G8.5 |
| SYLVANIA equivalent | SYLVANIA CMI-TC 70W G8.5 |
| RADIUM equivalent | RADIUM RCC-TC 70W/NDL G8.5 |
| Disposal | Contains mercury — WEEE recycling |
What control gear is needed?
Matching ballast + ignitor rated exactly for 70 W and this lamp type. It does not connect directly to 230 V mains.
What is the PHILIPS, GE Lighting or SYLVANIA equivalent?
This lamp directly matches PHILIPS MASTERColour CDM-TC 70W/942 G8.5, GE CMH-TC 70W G8.5, SYLVANIA CMI-TC 70W G8.5. Identical G8.5 base and 70 W wattage: a like-for-like replacement on the same gear.
How long to full light?
Allow 2–3 minutes to warm up. After switch-off the hot lamp will not restrike immediately: let it cool for a few minutes.
What does the 942 code mean?
The 942 code indicates a colour rendering index of about 94 and a colour temperature of 4,200 K (cool white).
Precautions and recycling?
Use it in a suitable luminaire; handle it cold. It contains mercury: WEEE recycling, never with household waste.
📦 Minimum order quantity: 2 pieces
This lamp can replace:
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