Yup, can happen. Halogen bulbs burn hotter and have higher pressures inside.
The oils from your skin can cause uneven heating of the glass which may cause
the bulb to rupture.
Dennis C.
Touche' 35-1 #83
Mandeville. LA
>________________________________
> From: John McKay <jmckay...@yahoo.ca>
>To: Dennis C. <capt...@yahoo.com>; "cnc-list@cnc-list.com"
><cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
>Sent: Thursday, September 5, 2013 3:24 PM
>Subject: Re: Stus-List replacing steaming old light
>
>
>
>I installed an aquasignal and you have to be very careful you do not touch the
>bulb with your bare hands. I was up the mast a second time this year to
>replace the bulb as it burned out quickly.
>
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