Bought a new LEC 315 bulb but it's scratched.

[ReprobateMind]

I just received a LEC 315w bulb that I ordered. I opened it up and there are two scratches on it. The manufacturers safety warnings say not to use it. Is it safe to use or should I request a refund?

 

[Ca++]

No good, me thinks. Round cylinders can take a lot of expansion related stress. Glass is tough, but you just need score a sheet, for it to know where to break. It's just that foot in the door. The stress riser.

Send pics to whoever. They may play ball.