Hid Bulb Handling

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Dec 2, 2006 | 10:59 AM

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Hid Bulb Handling

i know touching the bulb with your fingertips can cause the bulb to damage and shorten the lifespan
but if you were to handle the bulb w/ gloves on would this eliminate the damage to the bulb?
thanks

Dec 2, 2006 | 11:13 AM

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if you touch the bulb accidently with your bare hand simply wipe off the bulb with rubbing alcohol and you are ok, oil on your hand creates a hot spot when the bulb is on then it will break.

Dec 2, 2006 | 11:21 AM

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correct, grease is what kills the bulb. so wearing gloves only help to reduce that possibility. bottom line is still try not to touch the glass portion as much as possible