Unbranded 125w MBT/V: Full Power

1 x 125w unbranded self-ballasted mercury vapour lamp at full power.

here are no markings on the lamp or packaging apart from "125w".
Appears to draw it's rated wattage when fed exactly 220v.

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Beta 5

[23 Apr, 2026 at 10:26 PM]

That looks really good! Does it cast different coloured shadows wiht the light from the filament and the arc tube together?

FrontSideBus

[23 Apr, 2026 at 10:40 PM]

Indeed.

me400r3

[24 Apr, 2026 at 06:16 AM]

When the two universes combine…

Olav

[24 Apr, 2026 at 08:07 AM]

Hello FrontSideBus, the photo is impressive. It’s certainly very interesting.

AngryHorse

[24 Apr, 2026 at 08:26 AM]

Another tiny streamer from the start electrode as in the MA, it’s interesting that these are always present in mercury lamps, even when the main arc is initiated Cool

FrontSideBus

[24 Apr, 2026 at 09:51 AM]

I was wondering if anybody would spot that. With so many reflections going on it makes it hard to see!

AgentHalogen_87

[24 Apr, 2026 at 11:11 PM]

A 125 self ballaster, that's a new one for me. Only ever seen 160 and 250. Really cool to see a clear merc with a tungsten blend too!

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Unbranded 125w MBT/V: Full Power

1 x 125w unbranded self-ballasted mercury vapour lamp at full power. here are no markings on the lamp or packaging apart from "125w". Appears to draw it's rated wattage when fed exactly 220v.

1 x 125w unbranded self-ballasted mercury vapour lamp at full power.

here are no markings on the lamp or packaging apart from "125w".
Appears to draw it's rated wattage when fed exactly 220v.