On Mon, 21 Jun 1999, Charles Loeven wrote:
><I can't explain it too well. See the tech section on my page, Don
>Klipstein's link. "Soft Start" should be there somewhere (on Don's page).
>Basically, rapid temp changes are bad for filament life. The 'fan only' is
>there and should be used if a bulb blows during a show and you want to
>cool it as fast as possible so you can handle it (paper towel or cloth so
>you don't transfer oil to surface). HTH,
>
>/Acer Victoria>
>
>How will room temperature cool it too fast?
Room temp cools the lamp /slower/ than would a fan; I don't recall saying
to the contrary, and please pardon if I was ever unclear.
>Why would you care about oil on a blown bulb?
You don't--I had that parenthical addition to doubly remind people to
handle halogen lamps with care so as not to transfer oil onto them. At
least in the case of torchieres any oil will blow the bulbs out with such
rapidity that you'll be wondering what curse you're afflicted with.
/Acer Victoria
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