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[[File:Safety gear.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Example of safety gear worn during lamp exchange]] | |||
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, but protective clothing designed for welding is more readily available and usually cheaper. | 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, but protective clothing designed for welding is more readily available and usually cheaper. | ||