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BULB BANTER => General Discussion => Topic started by: Gnildir on May 07, 2012, 04:31:36 am

Title: Latest pick
Post by: Gnildir on May 07, 2012, 04:31:36 am

I bought this bulb at an estate sale for a buck...  Oooohh...  I love it when I do that as I find out that they are like more online.  I am thinking of selling it as I see that it has been hitting the $160 mark online..


(http://www.dahliasuppliers.com/Lightbulb/IMAG0829.jpg)(http://www.dahliasuppliers.com/Lightbulb/IMAG0833.jpg)(http://www.dahliasuppliers.com/Lightbulb/IMAG0840.jpg)

Title: Re: Latest pick
Post by: Anders Hoveland on February 01, 2013, 06:49:19 pm

Seems like it might have a halogen capsule inside, because of the warning about UV if the outer bulb is broken.
(such capsules are made out of fused silica to withstand the heat because of the close proximity to the filament, but such a material also allows UV to pass through)

I am guessing the lamp is probably rated to last 2000-3000 hours, sometimes up to 5000 hours.

Title: Re: Latest pick
Post by: Hemingray on March 14, 2013, 08:01:09 am

If I read the box right, that's a 160W self ballasted Mercury Vapor bulb.