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      03-24-2024, 05:30 PM   #4
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Originally Posted by fe7565 View Post
Thank you. I checked what bulb I need to buy, and didn’t say anything wrong with the filament.
Over the years of use, the filament metal evaporates, some of it settles on inside surface of the glass bulb, the intensity of the buld lowers (bulb light becomes dimmer). Filament becomes more fragile and could let go at any moment. It is good to be prepared with replacement at hand or, at least, have the source lined up for purchase.
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