I have two 4-light fixtures with Y splitters, each with (4) 23w in the middle and a 42w at each end. In hindsight I should have gone with straight 23w or 26w instead of picking up those 42 watters. At $10 a pop you can pretty much buy a box set of smaller bulbs. Oh well, live and learn.

When the lights come back on tonight I'll try and take some more pictures. I finally got around to purchasing one of those 60-100x adjustable magnifying glass from Radioshack, and I'm reassured to see the end is near.