There are medium-based sockets intended to withstand 5kV impulses for HPS lamp-ignitor starting.

http://www.leviton.com/sections/prodinfo/lamphold/sheets/70048.htm Published rating 660W/600V. [The GE-lamp pdf lists 250- and 300-volt lamps.]




[This message has been edited by Bjarney (edited 11-12-2002).]