Hard to say what condition they are in. Just two hick wires with a round white substance like mica, wih two holes to take the prongs on the bulbs. Sometimes the prongs don't seem to fit too well so maybe I should try changing the connectors? Many thanks
IN MY KITCHEN CEILING THERE ARE 10 HALOGEN DICHROIC BULBS. IN TWO OF THE PLACES I HAVE HAD TO CHANGE THE BULBS 4 TIMES SINCE MARCH. THE OTHER 8 ARE NOT AFFECTED. I AM USING COMPTON 35W CLOSED FRONT 38 DEGREE GU5.3 12V MEDIUM FLOOD. I BOUGHT THESES FAIRLY RECENTLY SO MAYBE I AM USING THE WRONG...