2007-09-07 07:57:53 · 7 answers · asked by gabriel_87107 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The oil from your skin will cause a hot spot and will cause it to burn out very fast!
2007-09-07 08:20:14 · answer #1 · answered by michael m 5 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Most halogen bulbs come with a protective foam wrap around them. Use this for installing the bulb and avoiding skin oil from getting on the bulb and creating a hot spot.
2007-09-07 16:41:00 · answer #2 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes that is true. The glass on a halogen lamp gets extremely hot. Any oil from your skin will cause an uneven distribution of that heat. Same with anything that leaves any residue on the lamp.
2007-09-07 22:21:44 · answer #3 · answered by John himself 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a new one for "urban legends" I never heard this one before.
After reading everyone answer, I recant and apologies, you learn something new everyday. That's what I get for not having a halogen light.
2007-09-08 06:54:51 · answer #4 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes the oil from your finger print will cause a hot spot and the bulb will burn out
2007-09-07 20:37:09 · answer #5 · answered by hill bill y 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know for sure but the package they come in always tells you not to handle the bulb.
2007-09-07 15:14:31 · answer #6 · answered by petethen2 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thats rigth, any oil on your fingers will cause it to burn out quickly. Just use a kleenex. No problem
2007-09-07 16:03:52 · answer #7 · answered by boldkevin 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋