Thread: HPS wont light up... MH runs fine. What's wrong HELP please
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Old 07-05-2009, 03:38 AM
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Originally Posted by cowboylogic View Post
Thats called a hot re-strike. Very bad for the bulb. You should always wait at least 15 minutes between refires to allow the bulb too cool. Also when you fire the bulb you should always allow it too reach full temp before shutting it off. Not following these rules will shorten the life of your bulbs.
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