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Are you touching the bulb with your fingers? Oil in the skin causes hot spot on the bulb and causes them to burn out.

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Q: Wiring issue or ballast failure with Halogen Lighting pendant dining rm original lamp location for 15 years now. Use only in the evenings. Why bulbs usually last only 1 month less than the rated hours?
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