Breaking in metal halide bulbs

[chosen1608]

I just bought some new bulbs for my MH. Is there anything I need to do the "break" them in?

 

[harndog]

Mine said once you turn them on do not turn them off for at least 4 hours. thats the only rules I had. seems to have worked fine

 

[thegrog]

Drop them on the floor and stomp on them.......oh wait, you want to break them in! (sorry, long tiring day)
Turn them on and leave them on for it least 4 hours. Do this for a few weeks. 8-12 hours a day is fine. Jus that when you turn them off, wait it least 30 minutes before turning them on again.

 

[chosen1608]

thanks guys

 

[mikeyjer]

IF you have two or more bulbs, replace one at a time! Let it run for a couple of days before replacing another one. :happyfish