[Shop-talk] Halogen replacement bulbs

[Brad Kahler]

Eric, I always use nitrile gloves when I change he bulbs.  I had heard the
same thing about finger oil on the bulbs.

Thanks,

Brad


On Mon, Feb 9, 2015 at 8:30 PM, Eric J Russell <ejrussell at mebtel.net> wrote:

> I've been told to not touch the glass bulb with bare hands. The oils from
> your fingers can dramatically shorten the life. Use (clean) cotton gloves
> if you're not otherwise unable to avoid touching the glass.
>
> Eric Russell
> Mebane, NC
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>
>> I give up.  I've been buying replacement halogen bulbs from Harbor Freight
>> and it seems the more I buy the faster they burn out.  The last two bulbs
>> I
>> installed burned out within 4 hours and during that time I didn't move the
>> light once.  NOT acceptable!
>>
>> Any suggestions on where I can buy good quality replacement bulbs for a
>> reasonable price?