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NOTE: I just received the replacement bulb and it is obviously used. Don't buy lamps from HTG Supply.

And another update, the 'new' light that HTG Supply sent me as a replacement was covered in hairs, dust, and had marks on the bulb. It is obviously used.

Yet another update... The 'new' light that HTG Supply sent me as a replacement was covered in hairs, dust, and had marks on the bulb. It was used.

I'm using a 315w Philips MasterColor 3100K bulb. This one https://www.htgsupply.com/products/philips-mastercolor-ceramic-metal-halide-bulb-315-watt-3100k/

Just to update again... the 'new' light that HTG Supply sent me as a replacement was covered in hairs, dust, and had marks on the bulb. It was used.

UPDATE: HTGsupply is sending me a new bulb to replace the used one.

Just to update, HTG Supply is sending me a new bulb.

Update: HTG Supply is sending me a new bulb.

They've also been good to me with the exception of Philips 315w CMH bulbs.

Thanks everyone. I just bought some Philips 315w CMH bulbs from HTG Supply and they are all obviously used. One of them is blown. Of course, I'm asking for a refund. What are some other brands of 315w CMH 3000K lamps that can be used in an open fixture and vertically? How about in both a...

Don't buy bulbs from HTG Supply. I ordered a Philips 315w bulb from them and this is what they sent me. I suspect that all of the 315w Philips bulbs that they sell are used.

Yes, they are crap. HTG Supply just sent me an obviously used and blown light. They better make it right or I'm posting this all over the internet.

Thanks for the response. Where can I buy a new a UL Listed 400 w ballast, socket assembly, and bulb in the USA? I prefer Sun System but I can't seem to find them anywhere. I already have a Sun System 315 CMH ballast, Philips 3100K bulb, socket assembly, PGZX to mogul adapter, and air cooled...

I bought a HLG 350r Diablo in August of 2023 and it powers on and off intermittently. I didn't catch the problem for a while and it totally fucked my grow. Anyway, HLG claims the problem was from a faulty dimmer so they're sending me a new one. We'll see...

I grow in a 3'x3' tent and I would like to use a Philips 315w LEC/CMH T12 3100K bulb in this reflector Is there any reason why I cannot use the bulb in this reflector, hang the reflector...