lighting question

[deftonecfh]

my bulbs keep burning out the fixture is rated for 250w and im using 150w and they dont last more than 2 3 weeks any ideas what the problem can be??

[Aaron_NSBM]

what kind of bulbs are we talking about?

[deftonecfh]

sorry they are zoo med halogen bulbs

[Aaron_NSBM]

ok I think I may have found your problem.. halogen bulbs are very sensitive bulbs. if you put them in bare handed there is an oil from our skin that gets on them and shortens the life big time.. when you install these you should use a cloth or somthing. never touch the glass of the bulb with your bare hands.

[deftonecfh]

Originally Posted by northstarboasandmore

ok I think I may have found your problem.. halogen bulbs are very sensitive bulbs. if you put them in bare handed there is an oil from our skin that gets on them and shortens the life big time.. when you install these you should use a cloth or somthing. never touch the glass of the bulb with your bare hands.

thank you very much thats what i was also thinking im going to try the cloth thing and see how long i can get out of them

[Aaron_NSBM]

its the same with hologen car headlight bulbs...always have to be careful! I am glad I was able to help!