[Shop-talk] Halogen replacement bulbs

[Eric J Russell]

I've been told to not touch the glass bulb with bare hands. The oils from 
your fingers can dramatically shorten the life. Use (clean) cotton gloves if 
you're not otherwise unable to avoid touching the glass.

Eric Russell
Mebane, NC

----- Original Message ----- 

>I give up.  I've been buying replacement halogen bulbs from Harbor Freight
> and it seems the more I buy the faster they burn out.  The last two bulbs 
> I
> installed burned out within 4 hours and during that time I didn't move the
> light once.  NOT acceptable!
>
> Any suggestions on where I can buy good quality replacement bulbs for a
> reasonable price?