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Old 06-06-2007, 11:51 AM   #246 (permalink)
Orient Express
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It takes 4 seconds for HID lights to fully become operational, that is why they "ping" and then slowly change color to the final brightness and color.

Turning them on and off rapidly can shorten the life of the ballast circuitry, and the bulb.

If you have to do it, then turn them on, count to 5, turn them off then back on, count to 5.......
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