Quality of Metal Halide Lights

[ncjetskier]

There are several type of metal halide light bulbs for sale (----) at different prices. They all state 10K, is there any difference in quality? Has anyone used the less expensive ones and if so, how was the quality of light and color? Thanks.

 

[nas19320]

What are the brand names of the bulbs?

 

[ncjetskier]

The bulbs are Plus lighting 250 watt 10k mogul base. If anyone has a good source of bulbs, can you email the source? Thanks.

 

[ty_05_f]

I have used Ushio and XM and I have heard XM is better and its also cheaper. I have the 175 watt XM 10 K in my mh right now.

 

[ncjetskier]

Can I ask where you purchased the lights you are using now? My email address is CMONCOURTOIS@YAHOO.COM Thanks.

 

[ty_05_f]

I got them at my LFS but I probably could have gotten them cheaper online.