PC bulbs popping.

[MarkO]

I just replaced a 96W pc bulb only to have the replacement pop as well.
Bad ballast?

 

[JayM]

sure sounds like it

 

[Bobbofin]

Time for some t-5s

 

[MarkO]

Time for some t-5s

I probably would, but I've got 6 new bulbs.... make that 5

 

[Pat H.]

I just replaced a 96W pc bulb only to have the replacement pop as well.
Bad ballast?

I remember reading somewhere that the bulb clips can somehow make the bulbs fracture. I'd check them out and see if they're too tight or possibly putting stress on the bulb.