FIRE HAZARD?!

[tekneeqs]

Here's a question of mine that's been itching to get answered:

As shown in the first drawing, these two 400w metal halides bulbs are suspended on a metal wire driven into the wall by only a screw on each side.

And let's just say, the metal wire that is holding the bulbs gave in, dropping the two bare* bulbs and they crack or explode, what are the chances of this causing a FIRE?

*notice that the bulbs are not on reflectors or anything;they're just bulbs that are screwed into their sockets and connected to a set of wires and into the ballast.



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Oooh yea! I just remembered another question so I think its better to include it here:

Which is the correct air-flow on these cage fans, A or B? And does anyone know of a fan that removes heat from 800W quietly?

[dusto2k3]

Option B is the correct way.

About the bubls, if they break you are OK, but if they do not, that is where you could have some probs.

Just take steps to ensure the "wire" does not give out.

[tekneeqs]

Option B is the correct way.

About the bubls, if they break you are OK, but if they do not, that is where you could have some probs.

Just take steps to ensure the "wire" does not give out.


So basically, it's the intense heat generated from the bulb that causes the subject at hand to 'catch on fire'?

...but if it's outer glass that once house the rod breaks, will the rod continue to burn? or shut off upon explosion?

[stinkyattic]

I believe that if the bulb breaks and the inner part comes in contact with something flammable while it is still carrying current, you could have a fire risk.
-Plug into GFI circuit
-always hang your lights from not just one hanger, but a hanger plus a safety chain so if the first one gives out you have backup.