I replaced my incandescent desk lamp with a halogen lamp. It works great throwing out considerable light. Only problem is I noticed a burning type odor from the burning bulb. Is this common or will it burn off eventually. I've used it about 8 times in the last month and the odor isn't going away. Do these bulbs give off an odor? Or, is it simply the newness of the unit that I am smelling?
I am aware of the dangers of halogen lamps. I shut it off before I leave the room. I was also thinking of putting in a timer to double my protection.