stupid question
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KiwiMark
Flashlight Enthusiast
As in polarity? No, there is no +ve or -ve on bulbs - they will light up the same regardless of what direction the electrons are flowing.
Also, sometimes the bottom of the bipin legs can be widened from being clipped, and you may have to gently sand them to a narrower tip diameter to fit in the holder. Be gentle. Wear eye protection, as putting pressure on the legs (especially any spreading sideways force) is one of the biggest risks for these high pressure bulbs to explode.
Once anchored in socket, clean off the bulb glass with Isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to get your finger oils off...again to prevent it from blowing.
Once anchored in socket, clean off the bulb glass with Isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to get your finger oils off...again to prevent it from blowing.
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Kestrel
Flashaholic
Yep, the wire leads go in first, not the glass bulb envelope, LOL.
Sorry but I couldn't resist.
Seriously though, take LL's suggestion above about eye protection for these high pressure bulbs.
KiwiMark
Flashlight Enthusiast
I think you'll find a dumba$$ will tend to not ask many questions - it's the people that are keen to learn that ask questions.
Please NEVER feel that way. None of us were born holding a flashlight while in utero. However, I did start practing my grip at 20 weeks, and pretty much had it mastered by 28 weeks.
Indeed, there's no such thing as a silly question - the ONLY silly question is the one, you didn't dare to ask, with possible damage as a result.
Better asked 10 times too often than one time too less...
Timmo.
Better asked 10 times too often than one time too less...
Timmo.
