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Old 12-04-05, 06:35 PM   #10
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It's not the heat which damages plastic light lenses, it's UV radiation, cheaper bulbs aren't so well UV shielded, this is what does the damage.

Don't buy unbranded bulbs - even of the standard wattage - always get one of the recognised brands.
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