I couldn't possibly identify a bulb based on that description. When I buy
bulbs, I buy them according to brand name, and they are clearly marked on the
packaging and the bulb.

Ushios are German bulbs. I've used Ushio 175w 10,000K bulbs for the past year,
and just replaced them with XM 10,000K bulbs.

A week later, I like the new XMs. My Ushios had turned an ugly yellow color,
and it was driving me crazy with that horrible color. The XMs didn't look good
until about 10 days later, but now I'm happy with them because they've burned
over 100 hours now.

Marc


Dieter Kedrowitsch wrote:

BTW: "Out there" means That Fish Place. Sorry I didn't include that in the
first message...meant to have it in the Subject.

Also, to describe the bulbs in question, here are the markings on the
box/bulb.

The boxes have a sticker that says "000000031156" "F55 0199 0001" "175W LAMP
10,000K" "(BEI)".

When looking into the bulb, I see two diamond shaped metal tabs one of the
inner bulb. Not sure if that helps.

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