Xenon lamps storing time

[MarinBNM]

Is there any date for XBO lamp that can be stored in original package?

 

I hear that XBO lamps from Osram may be stored for a 3 year max, so after that they aren't good for use?

 

I have situation where I install XBO lamps which are been stored for 10-15 year and now they working really fine, and newer have problems with ignition.

 

Is there any papers where this data can be found, so far I newer saw data like this.

[bb122049]

I'm pretty sure those lamps will work even if you store them for 10-15 years. I think the 3 years may be the warrenty limit.

 

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[MarinBNM]

I'm pretty sure those lamps will work even if you store them for 10-15 years. I think the 3 years may be the warrenty limit.

 

 

Yes, I even install lamps 20 year old....but Osram don't give warrenty limit like that, only for burning uhrs...I newer saw data for storage time in documents?

[Gast T-J]

I believe that rather there is a strong serial dismatch, some flicker after a few operation hours, others burn eternally. :roll:

[Nils PAMcinema]

Hi,

 

Xenon lamps can be stored, under non-corrosive condition, for quite some time. As technology evolves old lamps will not reach the average life of a recent lamp. That's why warrantees are improved from time to time and warrantee is also limited in time, not only in hours of usage (always read the small letters... :lol: ).

 

BTW, where are you from? I am surpised to see that a non-German speaker found the FVF.

 

All the best

Nils