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Posted by Tom McGarrity (Member # 7320) on 04-17-2013, 03:20 AM:

The lamp in the SuperLume-x I bought recently is very dusty after years of storage. What is the best/safest way to clean it, before I start using it?

Posted by Randy Stankey (Member # 64) on 04-17-2013, 08:35 AM:

You don't have to be too picky. Any method that won't leave residue is okay.

Use a clean, soft cloth that won't leave lint. Then, if you like, you can use some 90% isopropyl alcohol on a lens tissue to finish the job.

Posted by Tony Bandiera Jr (Member # 2365) on 04-17-2013, 10:45 AM:

The thread title made me think of Rusty Shackleford. (Dale Gribbles' made-up name on King of the Hill). [Big Grin]

What Randy said with one caution: DO NOT ever use "Rubbing Alcohol" (as sold in drugstores) because it usually has lanolin or other product to leave skin moisturized which WILL stay on the bulb and cause it to explode when it gets hot!

Don't ask me how I found this out....... [Roll Eyes]

I have used pure distilled water on a soft cloth with good results.

Posted by Randy Stankey (Member # 64) on 04-17-2013, 11:10 AM:

Just plain, old alcohol that you buy in the pharmacy section of the drug store. It is often used for sterilizing before injections.

There should only be two ingredients: Alcohol (91%) and water.
Read the label first.

Posted by Tom McGarrity (Member # 7320) on 04-17-2013, 04:28 PM:

'Dusty Xenon, Rusty Shackleford and Randy Stankey.' It's begining to sound like the cast in a porn movie.
Thanks for your help chaps. [thumbsup]

Posted by Tony Bandiera Jr (Member # 2365) on 04-18-2013, 08:19 PM:

Hmmmm, the cast of a porn movie......... [sex]

I'll start writing the script. [thumbsup]