MP250/BU-ONLY Metal Halide Lamp – Lighting Solutions for Electrical Distributors The MP250/BU-ONLY is a 250W METALARC PRO-TECH quartz metal halide lamp designed for open or enclosed fixtures with an EX39 exclusionary mogul base. Featuring a BT28 bulb type and clear finish, this lamp operates base-up only and delivers a color temperature of 4000K. It is engineered for use in industrial, retail, and security lighting applications where reliable, high-quality illumination is required. The lamp’s design incorporates a glass shroud around the arc tube for containment and UV reduction, making it suitable for open fixture operation and compliant with NEC 2005 & 2008 requirements for new construction or major renovations. Specifications Wattage: 250 Watts Bulb Type: BT28 Base: EX39 Exclusionary Mogul Finish: Clear Diameter: 3.504 inches Color Temperature: 4000K Color Rendering Index (CRI): 65 Average Rated Life: 10,000 hours Initial Lumens: 23,000 Mean Lumens: 17,000 Operating Position: Base Up Only Product Weight: 3.9130 lbs Features METALARC PRO-TECH design includes a quartz arc tube shroud for containment and reduced UV output Compatible with open or enclosed fixtures, enabling flexible lighting solutions Designed for use with dedicated EX39 sockets to prevent relamping errors Clear finish maximizes light output and reduces luminaire dirt depreciation Meets National Electric Code requirements for open fixture applications Lower maintenance costs due to extended lamp life and open fixture compatibility Retrofits into standard sockets designed for METALARC PRO-TECH lamps Downloads & Links Spec Sheet Spec Sheet