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Originally Posted by FanIn80
Holy crap, I thought I was the only one. I seriously shield myself every time I turn the light on to test after I changed the bulb. Like I reach around the wall from the other room, or stand behind something etc.
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Working as an electrician in a past life, I was taught to turn away every time a piece of equipment is energized for the first time in case of a fault. The resulting flash could damage your eyes...kinda like welders flash I think.