jcrit
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On my way to the store for the third time today because for the second time today, the powersun bulb I got popped. I got the correct lamp for the bulb. What am I doing wrong??
UVB bulb keeps popping
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Does the fixture have a Bakelite base or a ceramic base? The Bakelite gets too hot for MVBs. Are you using a ten inch or bigger dome?
Fixture must be big enough to accommodate the wattage of the bulb. The socket must be ceramic or porcelain not plastic or any other material. Fixture must be hung so bulb is hanging straight down, not on an angle. Dome must not be too small or too much heat will build up around bulb.
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How old is the house? Could be some voltage issue
jcrit
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Thanks everyone. I was unaware the bulb needed a deep dome and had to be completely vertical. Bulb #3 seems to be it. 
My house is 80 years old, the electricity was replaced entirely 2 years ago.
My house is 80 years old, the electricity was replaced entirely 2 years ago.
