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nano427
12/30/2009, 10:31 PM
Is it normal on the 150 20k de bulbs for there to be a red/rust color inside the bulb
FranktheTankTx
12/30/2009, 11:49 PM
I believe this occurs after the bulb has been fired. Yes, normal.
nano427
12/31/2009, 12:03 AM
well the bulb was supposed to be brand new in the box. I wanted to make sure that this is normal or if I got a used bulb.
FranktheTankTx
12/31/2009, 12:08 AM
Hmmm... usually the bulb would only be smokey filled if it were fired. I use Radium, and never got a brand new bulb that had a burned in filament. Maybe it happened thru testing??? Did you call the store of purchase?
nano427
12/31/2009, 12:16 AM
Not yet, just got the bulb this evening and looked at it. It just caught my eye as not being quite right. Ya the 2 sides of the inner glass looks like smoked glass but rust colored
Mako
12/31/2009, 12:49 AM
It's normal.
Toadally
12/31/2009, 01:17 AM
yup...it's normal. I just bought one a couple days ago.
nano427
12/31/2009, 01:24 AM
ok cool thanks guys. I just hooked it up and I have to say it is a little brighter and crisper than the Phoenix 14k but honestly not worth almost double. I'll wait a few days before I make my final decision but so far I'd say the Phoenix is the better bang for the buck.
FranktheTankTx
01/01/2010, 12:22 AM
yup...it's normal. I just bought one a couple days ago.

Really? A brand new bulb that appears to have been fired is normal??? News to me & I use Radiums.
nano427
01/01/2010, 02:39 AM
Really? A brand new bulb that appears to have been fired is normal??? News to me & I use Radiums.

wow, I sure hope its not used. 90 bucks for it. Can any body else chime in?