{"product_id":"thorgeon-hpl-n-80w-e27-elohopealamppu","title":"Thorgeon HPL-N 80W E27 mercury lamp 3600lm 4000K – 155 mm, requires ballast","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Thorgeon HPL-N 80W is a traditional mercury lamp with an E27 base, producing 3,600 lumens of natural white 4000K light. It is suitable for general indoor lighting, warehouse lighting, pole luminaires, and outdoor industrial lighting. It operates in traditional mercury lamp systems together with a ballast and ignitor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE27 base. Requires a ballast and ignitor — does not operate directly on 230V mains voltage. Contains mercury.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-notice product-notice--warning\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ Order product\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis product is an order product — delivery time is approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e from order. Please take this into account if you need the lamp quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-notice product-notice--info\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eℹ Aging technology — consider an LED alternative\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eMercury lamps are older lighting technology gradually being replaced by LED equivalents. If your system allows for an LED conversion, consider \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/e27-led-lamput\"\u003eE27 LED lamps\u003c\/a\u003e — energy savings are typically 60–80% and service life is up to 5 times longer. This product is still available for the maintenance of existing systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLamp type: Mercury lamp (HPL-N, traditional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBrand: Thorgeon\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSeries: HPL-N (High-Pressure Lamp - Normal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLamp shape: Ellipsoid (E-shape)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBase: E27 (standard Edison base)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePower: 80 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLuminous flux: 3,600 lm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eColor temperature: 4000 K (natural white)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eColor Rendering Index (CRI): 40–59 (typical for mercury lamps)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLuminous efficacy: 44.5 lm\/W\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInternal lamp voltage: 105–120 V (requires ballast)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompatibility: ballast + ignitor (traditional mercury lamp system)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eContains mercury: Yes (recycling according to WEEE directive)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDiameter: 71 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLength: 155 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProduct code: 4751029890764\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility and installation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequires a ballast and ignitor — DOES NOT operate directly on 230V mains voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a traditional HPL-N mercury lamp that requires a ballast and ignitor to operate. The internal lamp voltage is 105–120 V, not the household 230 V. The ballast regulates the voltage and the ignitor starts the lamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHPL-N vs ML mixed-light lamp — an important distinction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf your system previously had an \u003cstrong\u003eML mixed-light lamp\u003c\/strong\u003e (e.g., Philips HPL 4 PRO), this HPL-N is \u003cstrong\u003enot a direct replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e. Differences:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHPL-N (this product):\u003c\/strong\u003e traditional mercury lamp, requires a separate ballast and ignitor\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eML mixed-light lamp:\u003c\/strong\u003e contains its own tungsten filament, which acts as an internal ballast — connects directly to 230V mains voltage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCheck inside the luminaire to see if it has a separate ballast and ignitor. If it does, the HPL-N is suitable. If the luminaire was previously connected directly to 230V (without a ballast), you will need an ML mixed-light lamp (a different product) or the addition of a ballast and ignitor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral indoor lighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e warehouses, industrial halls, workshops\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePole lighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e road lighting, courtyards, parking areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutdoor lighting for industrial areas:\u003c\/strong\u003e loading and storage areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance of old systems:\u003c\/strong\u003e when existing lamps burn out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService life and ignition time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMercury lamps typically have a service life of \u003cstrong\u003e15,000–24,000 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e and an ignition time to full power of \u003cstrong\u003e3–7 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e from ignition. The lamp warms up before reaching full light output, so it is not suitable for spaces requiring immediate strong light (e.g., safety lighting or high-frequency lighting).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContains mercury — recycling is important\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis lamp contains mercury, which is harmful to the environment. At the end of its life, the lamp must be recycled \u003cstrong\u003ein accordance with the WEEE directive (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment)\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDo not dispose of the lamp in general waste\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTake the end-of-life lamp to the nearest WEEE collection point (recycling centers, electrical stores)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDo not break the lamp during transport — mercury vapor is harmful to health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote on color rendering — CRI 40–59\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Color Rendering Index (CRI) of this lamp is 40–59, which is low compared to, for example, LED lamps (CRI 80–95) and halogen (CRI 100). In practice, colors do not appear natural under mercury lamp light — greens are emphasized, reds fade. This is typical for mercury lamps and why they are mainly used in \u003cstrong\u003eoutdoor lighting and industrial spaces\u003c\/strong\u003e, not in spaces where color rendering is important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation checklist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCheck that the luminaire has an E27 base\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCheck that the luminaire has a functioning ballast and ignitor (no direct 230V connection)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCheck that the ballast is designed for an 80W mercury lamp (and not a different wattage)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCheck that the luminaire space is sufficient for a 71 mm diameter and 155 mm length\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse protective gloves when installing — do not touch the lamp glass with your fingers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInstall with power off — screw the lamp into the E27 holder\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTurn on the power — wait 3–7 minutes for full power to be reached\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAt the end of its life, recycle according to the WEEE directive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso, explore our selection of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/elohopealamput\"\u003eother mercury lamps\u003c\/a\u003e and the more energy-efficient \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/e27-led-lamput\"\u003eE27 LED alternative\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Thorgeon","offers":[{"title":"80W \/ 4000K \/ E27","offer_id":57264138912088,"sku":"4751029890764","price":10.05,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/2171\/6917\/files\/66fe8723627d417eb237f6ca1ffb3d8817e558f7.png?v=1778434070","url":"https:\/\/lmenled.com\/en\/products\/thorgeon-hpl-n-80w-e27-elohopealamppu","provider":"Lumenled Oy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}