is my bulb broke?

i noticed some wierd sounds coming from this bulb then looked and saw some arching from it and the socket. it will light still but archs here is a pic of where it was arching

 

I wouldnt risk it...
Looks broken or even defective to me.

Replace ASAP!

eins

 

I would say it is defective and a possable fire hazard!!

I would pitch it !!!

 

hmm, i wonder why it would of all the suddenly done that? neither ballast or bulb are new

 

Lucky you caught it before it started a fire.

 

oh I agree, if it is arching it is a major fire hazard! Maybe try seeing if you can get it replaces for free?

 

i doubt that, i bought the whole setup used and have no reciept on the bulb, have been running the bulb problem free for a month now /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/sad.gif

 

Dont risk starting something on fire just remember to recyle the bulb dont just throw those away.

 

Good point, the bulb contains mercury.


info:

Ice cap is paying for the shipping & recycling of Metal Halide bulbs.

Did you know that 1 metal halide bulb has enough mercury to contaminate 2,000 gallons of water.


In America, one-in-six children born every year have been exposed to mercury levels so high that they are potentially at risk for learning disabilities, motor skill impairment and short-term memory loss.

Please save your MH bulbs when done with them & we will collect them at club events for recyling.

Currenty they are not accepting T-5 or other bulbs. They would like to expand the program in the future to include these bulbs as they also have mercury in them.

 

Man I didn't know all that thanks for the info I'll be sure to recycle my bulbs!!

-Bill

 

yeah i still got my bulb sitting here, have thought about getting ahold of hamilton to see if they could atleast tell me how it happened, luckily i had an extra bulb...but now i'm without a spare and broke, hope another don't go out haha