Chinese EYE mercury lamps? « on: May 04, 2024, 10:03:38 AM » Author: HIDLad001
I came across a listing with two EYE 400w MV lamps, and the odd thing was that the label on the package and the etch said that the lamps were made in China. This is odd because EYE lamps are usually made in Japan, so seeing one that was made in China is definitely weird. Does anyone have more info on Chinese made EYE lamps and does anyone know if the quality is better or worse than the Japanese made ones?
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	Re: Chinese EYE mercury lamps? « Reply #2 on: May 05, 2024, 05:32:17 PM » Author: HIDLad001
The reason I asked is because I kind of want an affordable BT Shaped 400W mercury lamp, So I guess my best bet would be to get a Sylvania.
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	Re: Chinese EYE mercury lamps? « Reply #4 on: May 05, 2024, 06:09:54 PM » Author: wide-lite 1000
Quote from: BT25 on May 05, 2024, 04:08:47 PM Quality is worse...they take what seems like forever to come to full brightness. I had some clear ones...ended up donating them to the ReStore...  My EYE 700w does that !
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	Re: Chinese EYE mercury lamps? « Reply #7 on: May 06, 2024, 09:14:41 AM » Author: HIDLad001
Quote from: James on May 06, 2024, 01:44:09 AM Another possibility is that Iwasaki also stopped making the arc tubes and just buys in the complete lamp from another supplier. I would expect that because EYE probably make their own stuff to quite high standards considering stories from other members about how high quality they are.
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	Re: Chinese EYE mercury lamps? « Reply #8 on: May 06, 2024, 09:16:13 AM » Author: HIDLad001
Quote from: BT25 on May 05, 2024, 05:58:48 PM Do you want clear or phosphored? A few minutes after posting this I found a coated 400w Westinghouse Lifeguard for a reasonable price. I am still open to offers though.
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	Re: Chinese EYE mercury lamps? « Reply #10 on: May 06, 2024, 09:26:50 AM » Author: Maxim
Eric, what's your eBay username, if you don't mind me asking? I'd love to buy some of your "excess" lamps...
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	Re: Chinese EYE mercury lamps? « Reply #11 on: May 06, 2024, 02:51:12 PM » Author: Silverliner
I heard from a street light lineman that the Chinese EYE mercury lamps go dim after 2-3 years, which is unfortunate. There are two strip malls with mercury downlights near me with Japanese EYE lamps and many were already there when I moved here in 2007, still going strong.
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	Re: Chinese EYE mercury lamps? « Reply #13 on: May 07, 2024, 07:11:16 PM » Author: Maxim
Agreed. It's insane. I listed some lamps, sold at asking price, and made about 50% of what was actually listed in the end. $10 for all that hassle? No thanks.
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