Well I'd consider you lucky getting that stuff on the PH's.. You really are trying to keep me from getting a 'nem aren't you.. Its going to be bad enough that I'm going to have to work out of town for a long period of time here soon and with your experiences its just to scary to think about..
Sincerely, go with the green bubble tip and have your lights sorted out first. That change in bulbs is undoubtedly what did this. No point in changing them back either as it will only cause more stress at this point.