Originally Posted By: Lew Lewis
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Peter,
The bulb may have just overheated if it was installed upside down. Some bulb packages say to installed base down only. But I've also witnessed bulbs explode with the base down.
If I'm using a pull chain on a light fixture close by, I'll always close my eyes when turning it on. I've done that ever since seeing that light bulb explode and ignite in the movie The Longest Yard. A classic.
Neal