Light just exploded

Dutchboy

• Jan 19, 2009

• #2

What a bummer... now i gotta wait for bulbs.

 

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Dutchboy

• Jan 19, 2009

• #3

Guess the voltage wasn't right... any recommendations for a powerinverter?

 

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Zensteve

• Jan 19, 2009

• #4

They usually last more than 5 minutes, but sure they can blow.

You touch the bulb with your fingers, at any point?

 

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MacV

• Jan 19, 2009

• #5

I've seen em blow if you move them while they're on, too.

 

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Dutchboy

• Jan 19, 2009

• #6

My mother, an ex-photographer, suggested that it was possible from me touching them. But, I specifically remember using a cloth to screw in the bulbs. I'm pretty sure I had the wrong voltage. I guess I need a power inverter?

 

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thefilmgeek

• Jan 20, 2009

• #7

Dutchboy said:

My mother, an ex-photographer, suggested that it was possible from me touching them. But, I specifically remember using a cloth to screw in the bulbs. I'm pretty sure I had the wrong voltage. I guess I need a power inverter?

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Either that maybe, the oil from fingers (who knows maybe you did it by accident and don't remember), or you accidentally jarred the lights at some point during transport or setup, or while they were on by accident. Any of that could cause a bust.

 

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