310w G.E.C SONP-T Solarcolour

1 x 310w G.E.C SON lamp for use on 400w MBF choke with external ignitor.

It's interesting to note that this lamp has the support frame and ceramic bracket for mounting a snap starter on but the actual snap starting mechanism has been omitted in this case.

I love this style of G.E.C packaging tbh.

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Slyspark

[23 Apr, 2026 at 10:27 PM]

Real shame GEC didn't carry on - their products were excellent. I guess the base for the snap starter allows them to make just one 'base' product, then add the starter when it's required fopr that particular production run. Saves costs on designing 2 different la,ps and the tooling, etc that goes with that. My best guess anyway

Beta 5

[23 Apr, 2026 at 10:28 PM]

Very nice, I like the dimples these used for the support frame. Don't see those very much with tubular lamps Cool

Alex

[24 Apr, 2026 at 06:06 PM]

this is a very nice lamp

Andy

[25 Apr, 2026 at 11:51 AM]

@Slyspark: Indeed, GEC stuff was some of the very best! I agree with what you say about the snap starter base, pretty sure it was to keep things simple as many of the external ignitor lamps use that base as part of the support structure.

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310w G.E.C SONP-T Solarcolour

1 x 310w G.E.C SON lamp for use on 400w MBF choke with external ignitor. It's interesting to note that this lamp has the support frame and ceramic bracket for mounting a snap starter on but the actual snap starting mechanism has been omitted in this case. I love this style of G.E.C packaging tbh.

1 x 310w G.E.C SON lamp for use on 400w MBF choke with external ignitor.

It's interesting to note that this lamp has the support frame and ceramic bracket for mounting a snap starter on but the actual snap starting mechanism has been omitted in this case.

I love this style of G.E.C packaging tbh.