On Fri, 03 Dec 2004 21:19:46 GMT, Erik wrote:

BIG SNIP
I also use rough service bulbs that are dipped in some sort of
translucent rubber like material... they don't shatter when/if they get
splashed. I've also had excellent life spans with them.

Also called "Food Service" bulbs. Fluorescent can be purchased with
that same coating, and the idea is that if they break (get hit) they
won't fall in food, or in the case of elevators, onto people. Neither
of these are very common though, as in both the food and elevator
service, full lenses (lites) are used instead.