Ushio Bulb... Does this look new?

Gemtree

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They fire all bulbs up once before leaving the factory. My used ones are real yellow so it's most likely new
 

Clutchcargo_1

Active Member
Something here seems to be a problem; After 20 minutes not up to full brightness. Using Xtrasun digital ballast. Any ideas or is it a bum bulb?
Edit: that red tinge burned off. I just tried my new Ushio HPS, that bulb burns fine.
 
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tyke1973

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Does look new ,no dark marks from use .May be just a dud bulb,this is the reason i never chuck bulbs away i buy them every 18 week or two flowers .Or should i say did before i got the leds
 

Clutchcargo_1

Active Member
Should have bought it local, now I got to deal with returns. At least I have my old bulb to keep things going. I thought Ushio made quality products.
 

Clutchcargo_1

Active Member
Now that I think about it, I bet that reddish color was something that leaked out of the inner bulb. That would explain why it doesn't get very bright.
 
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