Damaged par bulb safe to use?

[collegeman]

I purchased a par38 bulb online and it came damaged. I will like to know if it is safe to use? The picture below shows the damage.

Edited December 5, 2013 by collegeman

[YHSublime]

I'm no expert, so take my advice with a grain of salt, but I'd say you're fine,

[Shoelace]

I think you'll be OK.  But does it screw into the socket OK with the threads being damaged?

[epleeds]

i would send it back.  if you ever decide to sell it, im not sure you could sell it in that condition.  The vendor should replace it for free.

[zygote2k]

I doubt the end terminal in the socket will touch the end of the bulb. you should send it back.

[collegeman]

Thanks for the responses. The bulb actually screws in and works fine. The seller offered to send me another one for free but stated the other one Instock is also bent like the one pictured. I think they intentionally shipped a damaged light.

[John Ford]

Just check the socket after awhile to make sure there is no signs of over heating from a weak connection to the center pin

[Origami]

Return it for a refund and buy somewhere else. Any place that knowingly sells damaged goods as new doesn't deserve your business.

 

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[Shoelace]

From whom did you buy it?