New Posts For Thread: My light bulbs blow once a month on average - G9'shttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/23402018/my-light-bulbs-blow-once-a-month-on-average---g9sthe bulbs in question are the small clip in halogen bulbs (you know the ones ?) G9s does anyone have this problem with these type of bulbs ?Put them on a dimmer and keep them slightly dimmed. Will last for ages. Its the sodium from your sweaty hands that cause the damage.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/23402018/my-light-bulbs-blow-once-a-month-on-average---g9s?post_id=416913758#416913758Put them on a dimmer and keep them slightly dimmed. Will last for ages. Its the sodium from your sweaty hands that cause the damage.Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:09:35 -0600One exploded and shattered the surrounding glass shade_____________________-same thing happened to me 6 months ago .it was when i switched the light on ,almost hit the dog ...filament embedded in the carpet :0i think these bulbs will be banned with ihttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/23402018/my-light-bulbs-blow-once-a-month-on-average---g9s?post_id=416913658#416913658One exploded and shattered the surrounding glass shade_____________________-same thing happened to me 6 months ago .it was when i switched the light on ,almost hit the dog ...filament embedded in the carpet :0i think these bulbs will be banned with iWed, 11 Nov 2009 13:14:02 -0600Mrs got some real cheap ones from poundland. One exploded and shattered the surrounding glass shade. A letter of complaint came back with £20. harldy the point though could have had someones eyeout.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/23402018/my-light-bulbs-blow-once-a-month-on-average---g9s?post_id=416913654#416913654Mrs got some real cheap ones from poundland. One exploded and shattered the surrounding glass shade. A letter of complaint came back with £20. harldy the point though could have had someones eyeout.Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:11:06 -0600i wonder how many Betfarians its gonna take to complete the task in handhttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/23402018/my-light-bulbs-blow-once-a-month-on-average---g9s?post_id=416913618#416913618i wonder how many Betfarians its gonna take to complete the task in handWed, 11 Nov 2009 12:30:59 -0600It,s your fingers that are prob doing it, you mark the glass, the light doesn,t pass straight through it heats up the mark, overheats, bang. Like car headlight bulbs.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/23402018/my-light-bulbs-blow-once-a-month-on-average---g9s?post_id=416913614#416913614It,s your fingers that are prob doing it, you mark the glass, the light doesn,t pass straight through it heats up the mark, overheats, bang. Like car headlight bulbs.Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:14:57 -0600will do Jim :)https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/23402018/my-light-bulbs-blow-once-a-month-on-average---g9s?post_id=416913610#416913610will do Jim :)Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:13:31 -0600try latex gloves, (mechanic or medical), and polish it with cotton wool afterwards.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/23402018/my-light-bulbs-blow-once-a-month-on-average---g9s?post_id=416913606#416913606try latex gloves, (mechanic or medical), and polish it with cotton wool afterwards.Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:11:01 -0600Thanks for that info Big Guru . They didnt come with anything ...just bulbs in a pack ,no foamhttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/23402018/my-light-bulbs-blow-once-a-month-on-average---g9s?post_id=416913602#416913602Thanks for that info Big Guru . They didnt come with anything ...just bulbs in a pack ,no foamWed, 11 Nov 2009 12:02:41 -0600you have to install them with gloves or cotton wool etc. the grease from your fingers does the damage.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/23402018/my-light-bulbs-blow-once-a-month-on-average---g9s?post_id=416913598#416913598you have to install them with gloves or cotton wool etc. the grease from your fingers does the damage.Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:58:26 -0600Coach,I have a friend who owns a hotel and they have about 30 of these fittings(2 lamps in each),you definitely have to use the small bit of foam or paper that comes with them when installing,also some of theirs are on a special"soft start" dimmer(mahttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/23402018/my-light-bulbs-blow-once-a-month-on-average---g9s?post_id=416913594#416913594Coach,I have a friend who owns a hotel and they have about 30 of these fittings(2 lamps in each),you definitely have to use the small bit of foam or paper that comes with them when installing,also some of theirs are on a special"soft start" dimmer(maWed, 11 Nov 2009 11:55:45 -0600