My Collection: Philips SGS203 (2)
| Manufacturer | Philips |
| Catalogue Number (model) | SGS203 |
| Wattage | 150W |
| Lamp-Type | SON-T |
| Gear | Original |
| Ballast | Philips BSN 150L 427 1 |
| Ignitor | Philips SN58 |
| Capacitor | Philips 16μF |
| Photocell | Zodion SS9 |
| IP Rating (when new) | IP43 |
| Date Of Manufacture | ~~/06/2001 |
| Date On Photocell Socket | ~~/03/2001 |
| Date On Photocell | ~~/12/1998 |
| Date On Capacitor | ~~/03/2001 |
| Date on Lamp | NOS |
| Date Acquired | 24/01/2025 |
| Restoration Status | Cleaned |
| Collection Number | #143 |
Unlike my other example, this SGS203 features a 76mm post-top spigot. It was manufactured in 2001 and installed shortly after in the East Sussex area. It was removed in 2024 after the building behind it was demolished. This example runs 150W SON-T, which is the same as my other SGS203.
Shortly after it's acquisition, the lantern was totally disassembled and given a good scrub.
It was then re-assembled, and a cable and plug were installed.
The lantern's spigot is dated to October 2000, several months older than the rest of the lantern's body.
On the lantern's base is the Philips logo, one on each side of the heat sink.
Situated in the centre of the canopy is a NEMA socket, fitted with a Zodion SS9 cell. This appears to be original to the lantern, with it actually being the oldest component here at two-and-a-half years older than the lantern.
The NEMA socket dates to March 2001, which might mean all of the components of this lantern are original (except the lamp)!
The lantern opens via a clip at the front. This was actually the first time I realized the clip isn't meant to come out when the lantern is opened; it seems to be a fault with my other example!
With the canopy locked in place, the gear's layout is pictured below:
The capacitor and ignitor are positioned on one side of the lamp-holder, with the ballast occupying the other side. The "1701" printed on the side refers to the 17th week of 2001. Some stress-cracks have begun to form around the wire-terminals, but after 23 years in service you can't exactly blame it!
The lantern lit:
