Exploding light bulbs

[sandonian]

I have a ceiling fitting in the kitchen holding four GU10 50W halogen bulbs along a bar.

One of the bulbs suddenly exploded violently, showering the kitchen with shards of glass, some of which were so hot that they became welded to the tiles on the floor.

Luckily no-one was caught by the flying hot glass. Had anyone been underneath they could have been seriously injured.

The bulbs bear the General Electric logo, which I assumed would be a reputable company. Also the entire unit no-longer works, though I have replaced the bulb in question.

Question 1: Why should this bulb explode in this way and is this common?

Question 2: Why should the unit stop working, though all other lighting on the circuit remains operational?

Any ideas?

 

[Bellow]

Question 1: Why should this bulb explode in this way and is this common?

Was the 'glass' of the bulbs touched by bare hands?

 

[sandonian]

Was the 'glass' of the bulbs touched by bare hands?

No. The light fitting came with a small suction attachment for placing the halogen bulbs.

 

[pirate1378]

I am confused what this has too do with mercs, or is this just me

 

[renault12ts]

These bulbs (or more correctly lamps) do explode. You can get these lamps fully enclosed with a piece of glass...for just this reason. Welcome to the forum...might be better in the off topic section..

 

[pirate1378]

yeah thats the same with all lamps

 

[pirate1378]

I remember this from my secruity light

 

[renault12ts]

I am confused what this has too do with mercs, or is this just me

Be nice.