Ignoramus4324 wrote:

On Mon, 28 Nov 2005 17:15:50 GMT, Joseph Meehan wrote:

Ignoramus4324 wrote:

I wonder if I can use the following bulbs to light varios areas of my
home where I like to have a lot of light:

400 watt BT37 Mogul Base Coated Horizontal Burn +/- 15 degrees High
Output Position Oriented Metal Halide Sylvania Light Bulb
(Sylvania MS400/3K/HOR 64498)

Our Part #: SL64498
Manufacturer: Sylvania
Manufacturer Code: MS400/3K/HOR
Price: $93.99 Each
Case Size: 6 ($563.94/Case)
Specifications
Light Output: 33,500 lumens
Energy Used: 400 watts
Average Lifetime: 20,000 hours
Bulb Type: BT37
Base Type: Position Oriented Mogul
Color: 3,200K
CRI: 70
Length: 11.5 inches

What kind of weed are you planning to grow?

You can use them, but they are going to be bright and if you have many
of them, don't be surprised if you get a visit from the cops.


Well, the joke was great, but I am not planning to grow
weeds. Although I do have some house plants that could benefit from
some good light in winter.

I was hoping to be able to use them in my garage. I often work in it
and would like to have very bright lighting there, somewhat
approaching daylight. It makes things pleasant. I have some
fluorescent lights there, but would like even more light. Hence my
question.

Essentially, I would not mind a visit from the cops all that much, I
have nothing serious to hide. I cannot see, though, why they would
decide to visit, but that's all beside the point.

The questions are, essentially, are they suitable for garage
lighting. Do they emit harmful UV and is their light pleasant for
eyes.

I have no experience with MH lights.

Thanks

i



I have a very similar lamp that I've experimented with in my basement.
I don't recall the exact lamp number.

The 3000k coated lamps are much more pleasant light to look at than
similar 4200k lamps with the clear envelope, and they don't fade the
furniture as much. But my fixture has trouble starting this lamp -- the
old wornout clear lamp still starts just fine.

Bob