If I had to guess, I'd say that the Phillips lamps are pushing some UV through. I Have never seen a single ended bulb with a UV filter though. But hell, if they're banging out weight, keep rolling with it. lol. I used to run HPS too back when White Widow, Grandaddy Purple, and AK47 were the go to's,I still pull 2+ under the CMH thousy so I can't complain. i have noticed a slight decrease in yield but a huge increase in quality with CMH and LED both.