light cannon 100 faulty bulb

[scubakei]

My new Hid light cannon of 45 days has blown the bulb which had only 75 minutes of use
UK Kinetics do not seemed bothered not there problem
The touch had not received any knocks and is carefully looked after I've also been told that to replace the bulb will cost £75 For all I know the bulb was faulty or it had received a knock before I got the lamp
Any info on cheaper bulbs

Thanks scubakei

 

[derwoodwithasherwood]

Seems to me the local LDS had them for about 1/2 that price. A quick google comes up with a number of on-line sources at under US$80:

http://shop.store.yahoo.com/scubagear/025055.html

http://www.scuba.com/shop/product.asp_category_615

http://www.strategosstore.com/product.asp?3=1342

I'm sure there's many more.

Interesting to note that they all advertise 3-4 hours of life and a "full manufacturer's warranty".

 

[MXGratefulDiver]

My new Hid light cannon of 45 days has blown the bulb which had only 75 minutes of use
UK Kinetics do not seemed bothered not there problem
The touch had not received any knocks and is carefully looked after I've also been told that to replace the bulb will cost £75 For all I know the bulb was faulty or it had received a knock before I got the lamp
Any info on cheaper bulbs

Thanks scubakei

First off, make sure the bulb really is blown, and not simply has come loose from the socket. Handle it carefully, using a lens cloth to avoid touching the bulb with your fingers (oils from your skin could damage the bulb). Use firm, even pressure to push the bulb into the socket. Then assemble the light and see if it works. I know several people who thought they needed a new bulb when it turned out only to have worked its way loose from the socket.

... Bob (Grateful Diver)