I already know how to simulate electrode aging. You run the lamp on a non-stop cycle of 5-15 seconds on and 10-30 seconds off. After 1-2 days, the arc tube will be very blackened. However, this does not simulate other forms of aging, such as the metal halide salts reacting with the arc tube or the electrodes. How would you simulate those forms of aging in the lamp?

I don’t think you can speed up halide aging, running them on bigger gear just makes them cycle or possibly rupture earlier? 😬
I do know 24/7 running of halide lamps is not advised, but I’m not quite sure why 🤔