not a good idea to take a chance with that lamp - a tiny crack in the globe, releases ultra-violet rays that are quite dangerous to skin, eyes, etc ... you can buy replacements at ' 1000bulbs.com ', they're in TX, their prices seem to beat everyone's, they ship FAST, and are great, regarding any problems, damage, etc ... ( good idea to wear eye protection around your lamps ), I 'suddenly' acquired a cataract, went blind in one eye :wtf: ,requiring surgery, soon after fooling with my new lamps (coincidence ? probably, but who knows for sure ?) :smokin: