Misted up SON

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Liam
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Misted up SON

Postby Liam » Sun May 01, 2016 3:31 pm

Hi guys i got a near EOL 70w SON -T from work the other day and it seems to be misted on the outside of the lamp, i'v wiped the lamp but the strange mist always comes back does anyone know what this is?
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Re: Misted up SON

Postby eclipsislamps » Sun May 01, 2016 9:54 pm

Probably getting exposed to a vapour or smoke of some sort.
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Re: Misted up SON

Postby Liam » Sun May 01, 2016 10:03 pm

Its a strange one, it was already like that when i got it but wiped off, you cant see it when it lit but when its been off for a while and its cooled down it shows again.
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Re: Misted up SON

Postby eclipsislamps » Sun May 01, 2016 10:24 pm

Strange question, but what does the lantern its in smell like, inside the lamp cavity, it could provide clues
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Re: Misted up SON

Postby Liam » Sun May 01, 2016 11:07 pm

Smells normal to me mate but my nose isn't the best.
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Re: Misted up SON

Postby AngryHorse » Mon May 02, 2016 8:59 am

So it only does it IN the lantern, what if you run it in free air?
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