XM bulb cracked!!! [Archive]

RUSH

Fri, 30th Jan 2004, 10:37 PM

Well I went turn my lights on this afternoon and they all fired up except for one. Upon closer examination I found a hairline crack in the bulb itself. I have NO clue what would have caused this! I have only had the bulbs for a month and a half now and got them from HelloLights so I can't figure what would do that. Any info on this anyone? Also does anyone know where I can get a 400 watt XM 20K now? I'll be at the meeting tomarrow too.

Thanks
Chris

Jimnorris

Sat, 31st Jan 2004, 07:46 AM

Rush,
Bring the bulb to the meeting. I have a brand new one I will swap out with you! Then I will take care of getting a replacement.
Jim

dan

Sat, 31st Jan 2004, 09:56 AM

IS IT TRUE???? when installing the bulb you need to wipe your finger prints off the bulbs becaue the oils on your hands can cause the bulbs to crack?????

Tim Marvin

Sat, 31st Jan 2004, 11:12 AM

They say you should not touch the bulbs at all. Use a soft towel to screw it in with, or snap it in with DE's.

captexas

Sat, 31st Jan 2004, 11:41 AM

Yes the oil from your skin can be dangerous. This is the same for halogen bulbs. They just get too hot.

RUSH

Sat, 31st Jan 2004, 12:32 PM

Thanks Jim you are a life/ coral saver!! and yes the oil from your skin will do that. I took that into consideration when I installed them.

Thanks
Chris

SueT

Sat, 31st Jan 2004, 07:27 PM

This concerns me as the last few nights after my new XM's kick off after say 30 minutes or so I hear them clicking, maybe a couple of times. Almost like a cooling down effect I hope. I heard this morning at my LFS someone saying they had heard of the XM's exploding. I realize halides can do lots of things but in all my time with iwasaki's I never had a bulb fail or fail to fire or anything.

Anyone know if I am experiencing normal things??

Glad you got the light you needed Chris.

Jimnorris

Mon, 2nd Feb 2004, 05:03 PM

Rush,
How is the new bulb working? I contacted Hellolights today and I have a new one coming for me!
Jim

RUSH

Mon, 2nd Feb 2004, 05:05 PM

Jim the bulb is working great!! Once again thank you for your help and also for Saturday!

Chris

Jimnorris

Mon, 2nd Feb 2004, 05:07 PM

Chris,
You are very welcome! Hellolights barr none has the best customer service. And that is what it is all about!
Jim

alexwolf

Mon, 2nd Feb 2004, 05:31 PM

Hey Sue, I hear the same thing on mine

RUSH

Mon, 2nd Feb 2004, 05:37 PM

Yeah Sue I listened to mine lastnight, I dont think its nothing more than them cooling down.

Chris