Ignoramus8325 wrote:
I bought two used metal halide lights. They are about 1x2x0.5 feet in
size and take 250 watt bulbs.

I tried one of the two I bought (the second has a problem, likely due
to shipping, that I hope we can easily rectify with the seller). I
laid ot on the floor and directed the light at the ceiling.

My first impression is that, first, they take quite a while to warm up
(not a problem),

The nature of the beast.

and second, they are not that bright. I would say
that one 250W MH light makes about as much light as do my eight 4ft
fluorescent lights. Maybe it is more of an expectations issue and even
that is great.

Not too far off. It might get a little better, but I wonder if you may
not have the highest quality lamp and therefore less than ideal efficiency.
Also note that it does take a long time to warm up fully and produce full
light. Also the color of the light may make it appear to be less bright
than it really is. However what good is light you don't really see? :-)


Secondly, the color from the bulb that was there, leaves much to be
desired, it is kind of "cold".

Nature of the beast.

I am curious if I can buy some other
250W MH bulbs that produce a more lively color.

I don't think so.


Internally, all they have is a multitap transformer and a capacitor.

Any thoughts on this?

What more do you want? :-)


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