I've done some searching a number of times in the past on exactly how
adverse an effect on life frequent starting has on various (otherwise
properly installed/operated) types of lamps, general-purpose-lighting
HID lamps in particular (or more specifically, HPM, HPS, and MH lamps
around the 50-100 watt range; the kind usually available in common "home
center" stores in the US), but without much luck. I've seen at least
one website or document say that HPM lamps are the most tolerant of...
Effect of starting on lifespan of general-lighting HID lamps?
adverse an effect on life frequent starting has on various (otherwise
properly installed/operated) types of lamps, general-purpose-lighting
HID lamps in particular (or more specifically, HPM, HPS, and MH lamps
around the 50-100 watt range; the kind usually available in common "home
center" stores in the US), but without much luck. I've seen at least
one website or document say that HPM lamps are the most tolerant of...
Effect of starting on lifespan of general-lighting HID lamps?