" Is it a manufacturing defect? It looks like one of the wires got bent during manufacture to me. "
It does look like it to me, I was not told whether its journey out of the factory came via wholesale or retail.
" bosky support wires and the thick glass 'pinch' where they are supported is to keep the really hot bits off the glass, and to make it mechanically strong at the glass- metal seal, so it can take the stresses. Still, at least it is a fused fitting. "
I very much doubt that this particular lamp will ever have its fuse tested!
" Is it a manufacturing defect? It looks like one of the wires got bent during manufacture to me. "
It does look like it to me, I was not told whether its journey out of the factory came via wholesale or retail.
" bosky support wires and the thick glass 'pinch' where they are supported is to keep the really hot bits off the glass, and to make it mechanically strong at the glass- metal seal, so it can take the stresses. Still, at least it is a fused fitting. "
I very much doubt that this particular lamp will ever have its fuse tested!
