Radium bulb broke

[KJAhp098]

I just replaced my MH bulbs and have used it for about a month at 4 hours/day and the inside of the bulb broke. Has anybody seen something like this? I called BRS and they won't warranty it past 30 days. (Bought it last November)

 

[PaulErik]

Which ballast was that 400W radium used with? That can happen if the bulb is overdriven on certain ballasts.

 

[KJAhp098]

Which ballast was that 400W radium used with? That can happen if the bulb is overdriven on certain ballasts.

Lumatek select-a-watt. I have it on the standard 400w setting and not the SL.

 

[PaulErik]

Standard setting shouldn’t cause that. Do you know if it failed during warm up or while fully operating?

 

[KJAhp098]

Standard setting shouldn’t cause that. Do you know if it failed during warm up or while fully operating?

I'm not sure. I noticed it after being out for the day.

 

[Newb_reefer1]

It’s recommended to change them out sometime between 12-15 months from what I remember, seems like you’re coming up on that date here shortly so I wouldn’t worry too much.

 

[KJAhp098]

It’s recommended to change them out sometime between 12-15 months from what I remember, seems like you’re coming up on that date here shortly so I wouldn’t worry too much.

The bulb was only used for about a month.

 

[Newb_reefer1]

The bulb was only used for about a month.

Ahh I guess I need to get my eyes checked haha. Well in that case it does seem to be a problem. Would have been helpful to know if it blew while in use or not. My best guess is some kind of electrical arc caused that damage how I couldn’t tell you.

 

[KJAhp098]

Ahh I guess I need to get my eyes checked haha. Well in that case it does seem to be a problem. Would have been helpful to know if it blew while in use or not. My best guess is some kind of electrical arc caused that damage how I couldn’t tell you.

Gotcha. I've just never seen these bulbs break at that part before is all. Thanks for trying!

 

[A. grandis]

I just replaced my MH bulbs and have used it for about a month at 4 hours/day and the inside of the bulb broke. Has anybody seen something like this? I called BRS and they won't warranty it past 30 days. (Bought it last November)

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[Yanir34]

I just replaced my MH bulbs and have used it for about a month at 4 hours/day and the inside of the bulb broke. Has anybody seen something like this? I called BRS and they won't warranty it past 30 days. (Bought it last November)

this is very strange.
I have ordered few MH bulbs , i got them packed very well , and work great