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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

MH175/C/ULamp,mercury Vapor

Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl · NSN 6240-01-162-0312 · FSC 6240 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6240-01-162-0312 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6240-01-162-0312. Primary manufacturer part number: MH175/C/U.
Features
  • Lamp,mercury Vapor — FSC 6240
  • Average Life Rating in Hours: 7500.0
  • Rated Average Life: HOURS
  • Light Output Rating: 10200.000 LUMENS NOMINAL FIRST RATING
  • Bulb Style: BT (BULGED TUBULAR)
  • Light Output Rating: 14000.000 LUMENS NOMINAL SECOND RATING
  • Base Style: MOGUL SCREW
  • Burning Position: UNIVERSAL
Applications
  • Area illumination
  • Indicator and warning display
  • Navigation and signal lighting
General Description

The Lamp,mercury Vapor, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-01-162-0312, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6240 (No Item Name Available) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. The primary manufacturer of record is Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl. Government technical data includes 12 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 9 commercial cross-references from 6 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 verified substitute exists in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6240-01-162-0312
Primary Part NumberMH175/C/U
Item NameLamp,mercury Vapor
FSC / FSG6240 / 62 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerVenture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl
StatusCANCELLED
Average Life Rating in Hours7500.0
Rated Average LifeHOURS
Light Output Rating10200.000 LUMENS NOMINAL FIRST RATING
Bulb StyleBT (BULGED TUBULAR)
Light Output Rating14000.000 LUMENS NOMINAL SECOND RATING
Base StyleMOGUL SCREW
Burning PositionUNIVERSAL
Light Intensity Distribution FeaturePHOSPHOR COATED BAND
Bulb DesignatorBT-28/E-28
Emitted Light CharacteristicCOLORLESS
Wattage Rating175.000 WATTS
Bulb Light Transmission CharacteristicTRANSPARENT
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 1
6240-01-163-281388791 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,metal Halide
Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
A-A-1761 TY2 General Services Administration Federal Supply Service (USA)
MH175/C/U PRIMARY Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl (USA)
MVR175/C/U PRIMARY General Electric Co Lamp Refractory Metals Products Dept (USA)
A-A-1761 Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
M57PF/R175/U PRIMARY General Electric Company Dba Ge (USA)
MH175/C/U Venture Lighting Intl (USA)
96627 PRIMARY Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl (USA)
96627 Venture Lighting Intl (USA)
MVR175/C/U General Electric Company Dba Ge (USA)
Related Parts
6240-01-163-2813INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,METAL HALIDE
88791

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6240-01-162-0312?

NSN 6240-01-162-0312 is a Lamp,mercury Vapor, manufactured by Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl, classified under FSC 6240 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6240-01-162-0312?

NSN 6240-01-162-0312 has 9 cross-referenced part numbers: A-A-1761 TY2 (General Services Administration Federal Supply Service), MH175/C/U (Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl), MVR175/C/U (General Electric Co Lamp Refractory Metals Products Dept), A-A-1761 (Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC), M57PF/R175/U (General Electric Company Dba Ge) and 4 more.

What NSN replaces 6240-01-162-0312?

There is 1 known substitute for 6240-01-162-0312: 6240-01-163-2813. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MH175/C/U?

Key specifications for MH175/C/U: Average Life Rating in Hours: 7500.0; Rated Average Life: HOURS; Light Output Rating: 10200.000 LUMENS NOMINAL FIRST RATING; Bulb Style: BT (BULGED TUBULAR). 14 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6240-01-162-0312 still in active supply?

NSN 6240-01-162-0312 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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