The Vollrath 250W white infrared bulb is the direct replacement for the bulbs used in the Cayenne OHC-500 heat lamp. The white infrared light maintains food temperatures while preserving the natural appearance of food below — white light doesn't alter the visual color quality of food the way red infrared bulbs do. Shatterproof construction protects food from glass contamination in the event of bulb breakage.

120V, 250W. Made in USA.

The Vollrath 250W white infrared bulb is the replacement component that maintains the operating performance of the Cayenne OHC-500 heat lamp as bulbs reach end of service life through normal commercial use. Bulb replacement at the correct specification is the maintenance step that keeps the heat lamp performing consistently — an underpowered or wrong-specification replacement reduces heat output and changes the food temperature maintenance performance that the OHC-500 was selected for.

White infrared is the light type that balances food temperature maintenance with food appearance — a practical requirement for service environments where guests view food under the heat lamp before selecting or receiving it. Red infrared bulbs emphasize heat output but cast a red tint that alters the apparent color of food below. White infrared maintains a warmer, more natural light quality that preserves the visual appeal of roasted meats, cooked vegetables, and prepared foods without the color distortion that red light creates.

Shatterproof construction is the food safety critical feature for any bulb positioned above open food. Standard glass bulbs can break from thermal shock, vibration, or physical contact, scattering glass shards over the food below. Shatterproof bulbs are designed to remain intact in these events — the construction prevents shard dispersal, protecting food from glass contamination.

At 250W, this bulb matches the heat output specification of the OHC-500 heat lamp. Using a lower-wattage replacement reduces the lamp's food temperature maintenance performance; using a higher-wattage bulb risks overheating the lamp socket and hood. Correct-specification replacement is both a performance and safety requirement.

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