Crack in bulb

yoyoman · 16th April 2005, 09:04 PM

I have dual ended MH 250W bulb, and I just noticed that there's a crack in the middle of the outer glass that runs 1/3 around the bulb. Is this safe to use? I don't want to have a bulb explode in my setup.

I thought I remembered reading that the outside is more of a protective shell for the inside. If I am remembering correctly, does that mean that it's OK?

pinkmouse · 16th April 2005, 09:42 PM

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Originally posted by yoyoman
...does that mean that it's OK?

Nope, it means it's more likely to explode. Bin it.

16th April 2005, 09:04 PM	#1
yoyoman diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Houston, TX	Crack in bulb I have dual ended MH 250W bulb, and I just noticed that there's a crack in the middle of the outer glass that runs 1/3 around the bulb. Is this safe to use? I don't want to have a bulb explode in my setup. I thought I remembered reading that the outside is more of a protective shell for the inside. If I am remembering correctly, does that mean that it's OK?

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