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12/21/2007, 04:04 AM
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Cleaning MH bulbs.
I just bought a used DE MH bulb. I know that I am not supposed to touch the bulb. Something about the oil on my skin messing it up. Is there some way I can clean this bulb before I install it just in case the seller accidently touched it or it got something on it in the shipping box.
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12/21/2007, 07:40 AM
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a little windex on a rag... I always wrap bulbs up in a rag when I install them so i dont get any residue on the bulbs... I change a few MH's a week at work, and have never had a problem doing it like that.
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12/21/2007, 07:59 AM
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I never us3ed windex. Vinegar, with my hand in a sock.
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12/21/2007, 09:10 AM
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QQ on a sort of related topic. Does everyone take the same precautions to keep oils/residue off of the outer envelope on SE bulbs? I'm pretty careful, but I am thinking it probably isn't necessary.
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12/21/2007, 10:08 AM
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I wrap all MH bulbs with a rag before installing them just to be sure......
I use those disposable ones from the "rags in a box" to make sure theyre always nice and clean before installing them... |
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12/21/2007, 10:52 AM
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I always just screw my SE bulbs in with my bare hands. I rinse off any salt spray with fresh water and wiped them down with a towel......
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12/21/2007, 11:57 AM
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They say that if you get oil on the bulb that it could create a hot spot on the bulb and crack the bulb. It makes sense but I would imagine you would have to get a lot of oil on the bulb though. Either way you want to keep the bulb nice and clean to get the most out of it.
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12/21/2007, 01:57 PM
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Isopropyl alcohol
You want something that removes the oil & drys residue free.
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12/21/2007, 02:03 PM
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Paper towel to all halide bulbs after using bare hands to install.
On the SE's, I've seen guys screw them in by hand and leave them. No wiping. I was told that if you keep your fingers towards the end of the shield(basically, not under the bulb itself), it will be fine. He has never had a problem. I still use a paper towel. Never used any cleaners...
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