Re: Home Depot now has a large selection of HIDs. « Reply #15 on: February 04, 2020, 09:05:52 PM » Author: HPS_250
I also got a couple of clear 175W MV lamps. I prefer buying lamps in store instead of online, so I try for that if possible.
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	Re: Home Depot now has a large selection of HIDs. « Reply #16 on: February 05, 2020, 10:44:35 AM » Author: HomeBrewLamps
That's good. Back a year ago Menards ramped up their HID selection for some reason. I assume because the replacement market is demanding it (thankfully)
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	Re: Home Depot now has a large selection of HIDs. « Reply #17 on: February 05, 2020, 10:04:22 PM » Author: HPS_250
Quote from: HomeBrewLamps on February 05, 2020, 10:44:35 AM That's good. Back a year ago Menards ramped up their HID selection for some reason. I assume because the replacement market is demanding it (thankfully) Thankfully they replacement market grew. Without that they make have gone extinct in retail stores in favor of LED cobs...
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	Re: Home Depot now has a large selection of HIDs. « Reply #18 on: February 06, 2020, 06:20:24 PM » Author: BT25
Quote from: HPS_250 on February 04, 2020, 09:05:52 PM I also got a couple of clear 175W MV lamps. I prefer buying lamps in store instead of online, so I try for that if possible. Understood...but the ones sold in stores are junk.
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	Re: Home Depot now has a large selection of HIDs. « Reply #19 on: February 06, 2020, 06:31:54 PM » Author: Rommie
Quote from: WestinghouseCeramalux on February 06, 2020, 06:20:24 PM Understood...but the ones sold in stores are junk.  At least you get the choice
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	Re: Home Depot now has a large selection of HIDs. « Reply #20 on: February 06, 2020, 08:09:45 PM » Author: HPS_250
Quote from: WestinghouseCeramalux on February 06, 2020, 06:20:24 PM Understood...but the ones sold in stores are junk.  Not sure yet. They seemed like good quality Philips lamps.
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	Re: Home Depot now has a large selection of HIDs. « Reply #21 on: February 06, 2020, 10:15:58 PM » Author: BT25
Quote from: HPS_250 on February 06, 2020, 08:09:45 PM Not sure yet. They seemed like good quality Philips lamps. You just need to get your hands on an older version from the 80's or early 90's made in Bath, NY, and it's becomes pretty obvious.
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	Re: Home Depot now has a large selection of HIDs. « Reply #22 on: February 06, 2020, 10:21:09 PM » Author: HPS_250
Quote from: WestinghouseCeramalux on February 06, 2020, 10:15:58 PM You just need to get your hands on an older version from the 80's or early 90's...it's becomes pretty obvious. Would those be sold at a ReStore maybe? Then I could compare. Anyway, I don’t have a ballast for the 175W lamps yet.
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	Re: Home Depot now has a large selection of HIDs. « Reply #23 on: February 06, 2020, 10:25:22 PM » Author: BT25
Quote from: HPS_250 on February 06, 2020, 10:21:09 PM Would those be sold at a ReStore maybe? Then I could compare. Anyway, I don’t have a ballast for the 175W lamps yet. It's possible...or watch the for sale section on this site.
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	Re: Home Depot now has a large selection of HIDs. « Reply #24 on: February 06, 2020, 10:29:14 PM » Author: Lumex120
Quote from: HomeBrewLamps on February 05, 2020, 10:44:35 AM That's good. Back a year ago Menards ramped up their HID selection for some reason. I assume because the replacement market is demanding it (thankfully) I have noticed that HID lamps seem to sell pretty well at my local Menard's. They restock every few months.
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	Re: Home Depot now has a large selection of HIDs. « Reply #25 on: February 06, 2020, 10:31:32 PM » Author: HPS_250
Quote from: Lumex120 on February 06, 2020, 10:29:14 PM I have noticed that HID lamps seem to sell pretty well at my local Menard's. They restock every few months. Where is Menards? Must only be in a few US states because I’ve never seen one in California.
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