Do T5 bulbs ever leak mercury vapor?

[BanjoCatfish]

I've got some old T5 bulbs that have been in storage for possibly over 10 years, and some of them might not have ever been used. I want to use them now but am concerned that the seals keeping the mercury vapor inside might be compromised after such a long time. Any thoughts?

 

[djsaltynuts]

I've got some old T5 bulbs that have been in storage for possibly over 10 years, and some of them might not have ever been used. I want to use them now but am concerned that the seals keeping the mercury vapor inside might be compromised after such a long time. Any thoughts?

maybe take a good long deep sniff near any areas that seem compromised and see if you smell any led. works for me.