HID bulb "burn in" period?

Hi all,

I'm getting ready for my next grow, which will be with a brand new 630 DE CMH bulb. The instructions recommend a 100 hour "burn in" period to maximize the life of the bulb. I'm curious if any of the resident experts could chime in on the necessity of this burn in period and approximately how much it might add to the life of the bulb? It seems like a lot, but I'm happy to do it now, during the winter if it is necessary or recommended.

Ty everybody!

Do the burn in, the ceramic arc container needs this or it can crack and extremely diminish output and shorten life.

Renfro said:

Do the burn in, the ceramic arc container needs this or it can crack and extremely diminish output and shorten life.

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Okay Renfro, will do! Thanks