Dumb Question - 250 Watt MH - Replacing the bulb

[jostafew]

The sockets on my 250w DE fixture are very stiff too, takes quite a bit of pressure to seat the bulb. Obviously check to make sure that the metal contacts aren't mangled somehow and interfering with the bulb seating, but if everything looks OK then gently but firmly shove that baby in!

[phar]

Problem solved. It turns out, it just took a lot more elbow grease. They were extremely stiff. Saving up for a pair of Radeon's now...
Thanks for your help.
Patrick