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STANDARD "OSIRA" LAMPS
(1934-1935)

Lamp wattage250400
Standard capG.E.S.G.E.S.
Initial light output in lumens900017000
Efficiency in lumens per watt (initial)3642½
Guaramteed average live in hours15001500
Overall length in millimetres290325
Outside diameter in millimetres5050
NOTE :- 290mm = 11¾ins   325mm = 12¾ins   50mm = 1 15/16ins



The OSIRA H.P.M.V. lamp is manufactured in two wattages and four voltage ranges to suit the actual voltages available at the units :-

200/210-volt 250-watt lamp and 220-volt 250-watt lamp. (These two lamps must be used with the G.E.C. Z1860 L50 choke.)

230-volt 250-watt lamp and 240/250-volt 250-watt lamp. (These two lamps must be used with the G.E.C. Z1860 H50 choke.)

Price each £1 17 6


200/210-volt 400-watt lamp and 220-volt 400-watt lamp. (These two lamps must be used with the G.E.C. Z1870 L50 choke.)

230-volt 400-watt lamp and 240/250-volt 400-watt lamp. (These two lamps must be used with the G.E.C. Z1870 H50 choke.)

Price each £2 0


"OSIRA" LAMPS (Colour Modified)
High Pressure Mercury Vapour, Cadmium and Zinc

Not recommended for street lighting

OSIRA lamps cam be supplied with a greater percentage of red than the standard lamps, but these lamps are less efficient.
Particulars on application.

THE "OSIRA" LAMP

Manufactured under one or more of the following British patents: 344497, 384067, 391971, 397162, 405605, and other British Patents and pending patent applictions.