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==Lamp Safety== | ==Lamp Safety== | ||
[[File:Safety gear.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Example of safety gear worn during a lamp change]] | [[File:Safety gear.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Example of safety gear worn during a lamp change]] | ||
The Xenon gas in cold Xenon lamps measures approximately 300 times atmospheric pressure. The Xenon gas in hot Xenon lamps measures approximately 1400 times atmospheric pressure, both of these are extremely dangerous | The Xenon gas in cold Xenon lamps measures approximately 300 times atmospheric pressure. The Xenon gas in hot Xenon lamps measures approximately 1400 times atmospheric pressure, both of these are extremely dangerous! An exploding lamp will expel shrapnel in all directions, so a face shield and full-body protective clothing '''must'' be worn when handling xenon lamps. Some lamp manufacturers sell safety gear, you can also use protective clothing designed for welding. | ||
Each theater should stock safety gear in multiple sizes. This is especially important for gloves, because ill-fitting gloves will limit dexterity and make handling the lamps more dangerous. | Each theater should stock safety gear in multiple sizes. This is especially important for gloves, because ill-fitting gloves will limit dexterity and make handling the lamps more dangerous. | ||