When do you think the last HID street light will be removed from service? « on: August 13, 2024, 05:01:33 PM » Author: WorldwideHIDCollectorUSA
Since I have been seeing recent news of HID cobrahead luminaires being largely discontinued for the North American market, I have a feeling that within less than 5 years from now, the very last remaining HID street lighting luminaire in North America will be removed from service by then and cities around the world would probably have 100% of their street lighting converted to LED by then. Does anyone else feel like HID luminaires will completely disappear from the streets of every city in the world well before 2030 with 100% of the world’s cities using LED luminaires by then? I also have a feeling that by the time that happens, any form of HID lighting equipment in the world will be considered extremely rare and virtually unobtainium possibly due to NOS luminaires getting scrapped to the point of nonexistence and NOS lamps getting recycled to the point of nonexistence too.
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	Re: When do you think the last HID street light will be removed from service? « Reply #1 on: August 13, 2024, 05:09:33 PM » Author: Burrito
I would agree with you. I don't think by 2030 though but it is gonna happen at some point or another.
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	Re: When do you think the last HID street light will be removed from service? « Reply #2 on: August 13, 2024, 06:23:31 PM » Author: Milwaukeeman2003
If this is the case, I hope more LED teardrops and acorns appear. IIRC, half of all street lightning was LED back in 2018 and it has sadly increased since. We need to work together to make sure that HID fixtures don’t become as rare as hens teeth.
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	Re: When do you think the last HID street light will be removed from service? « Reply #3 on: August 14, 2024, 06:21:59 AM » Author: LightsAreBright27
We also need to make sure that HID lanterns are in good condition. Most HPS/MH lanterns here don't get replaced until major failure occurs. If there is a steady supply of lamps and sometimes ignitors (if they fail), and proper maintenance of the lantern, they could exist more longer, atleast here (the government has no problem with lanterns which are giving out light, even if all the components are barely hanging on; they only replace them when it's not working).
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	Re: When do you think the last HID street light will be removed from service? « Reply #5 on: August 15, 2024, 10:38:48 PM » Author: wide-lite 1000
As long as replacement bulbs , etc. are avail , HID will be around . There's still incandescent streetlights in use from the 20 & 30's . Underfunded communities and future historical areas will keep HID in use for as long as physically possible !!
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	Re: When do you think the last HID street light will be removed from service? « Reply #6 on: August 16, 2024, 09:47:03 PM » Author: Baked bagel 11
I know of carbon arc fittings still installed (albeit privately and no longer working) from the early 20th century. There will always be some remaining on private property for probably at least 75 years. As for public ones, I believe that some will be converted, and the rest (unless historical) will remain until failure.
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	Re: When do you think the last HID street light will be removed from service? « Reply #7 on: August 18, 2024, 11:37:45 AM » Author: Cole D.
Yeah good point, there’s plenty of HID fixtures on privately property that rarely if ever get used either.
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