Quote Originally Posted by bharv2003
k...any remedies?
try a new bulb. the one DP recommends is good. i think it's a conversion bulb, but it has virtually the same spectral output, puts out more lumens than the HB and should be much cheaper. sounds like a win win!

Quote Originally Posted by Dutch Pimp
Some Lumatek owners report better results if you have one that can run/switch to 240 volt...instead of 120 volt.

Ushio bulbs seem to work better too, with Lumateks

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headshake Reviewed by headshake on . Burn-in period for Hortilux MH? How long does it take to "burn-in" a Hortilux 1000w MH? I haven't seen anything about this before and now my plants are left in the dark...literally Rating: 5