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Old 05-13-2005, 07:10 AM
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Default Re: AB 250w 10kk DE bulb explodes

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Originally Posted by EmilyB
Anyone ever have this happen? I bought three and one exploded a few weeks later.

No, I didn't put fingerprints on it.......

Anyway, apparently the AB warranty is unachievable. I didn't even get an email response. My supplier told me they weren't too friendly, and offered to take the hit but I have no desire to do that to them as they have been very good to me.

Anyone had a similar experience ?
Any oils on a bulb like that will create a hot spot and allow them to blow. Even if you didn't touch it if it came in contact with something at the factory or at your house it never had a chance
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