Paul Bullerman wrote:
>
> are you touching the bulb when you put it in? If so dont. oils on your
> skin can allow the halogen gas to to leave through the glass and they will
> burn out. Moisture can cause this too.
> Paul
its the "oils" from the skin that causes the bulbs to fry.
use clean gloves or a clean cloth to touch the bulbs.
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