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hey chick,
I hope you don't think I was insulting you by asking the questions I did. Just trying to weed out all the options.
I am glad you know of hot starts, I have made the mistake, and that is why I use the HLC-2.
If you had an overload, it would probably trip the breaker before just making the lamp flicker.
I agree, it is probably on its way out. The more it does flicker, the more the life is shortened on the bulb.
Yes HPS is a different spectrum and is more intense. HPS and MH actually use the same amount of power, just that the HPS uses the same power more efficiently (more lumens per watt).
Conversion bulbs are less intense than a standard bulb. Lots of lumens lost in the conversion (at least when using an HPS conversion, not 100% about MH conversion but assume its the same in both directions)
Red light will be bothersome to the eyes.
I have to ask again, Are you using an extension cord on your ballast, or is it plugged straight into the wall socket?
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