On Fri, 14 Jun 1996, thomas walter x5955 wrote:
> We are all pretty much aware of most of the shop standards, but I
> still catch fellow auto enthausist under their cars with a STANDARD
> 60W Bulb trouble light... they do NOT belong in the shop!
> Dripping gasoline, when it hits the bulb, will shatter it. The filament
> burns rapidly in a nice flash of intense flame. Uh oh....
You don't need to throw away the light. Just use a proper bulb.
Rough-service bulb with the tough rubbery skin over the glass.
> So buy one of those FLORESENT trouble lights, and toss out that bulb
> type trouble light.
I have a FLUORESCENT trouble light as well as a couple of standard
types. It is not nearly as bright. It does have some advantages which
partially make up for that:
It fits through the Oval Hole on my Europa. Since my frame is painted
white, I can actually see in there.
It has survived all drops save one. I had to replace the "bulb" once after
I dropped it.
On a hot day, the lower amount of heat it creates is welcome.
Phil "I'll give up my trouble light when they pry my cold, dead fingers
off of it" Ethier
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