Do it Yourself: Re: [DIY] Light Bulb Socket-Conductive Grease

25 January 2013

Re: [DIY] Light Bulb Socket-Conductive Grease

It is called "noalox" for no aluminum oxidation.

On 1/24/2013 9:43 AM, Dale S wrote:

It is available in the electrical section of Lowes or Home Depot.

Dale in the Flatlands.
Lee Griffith wrote:

Hi Nancy,

I been in the same spot with the corroded base and have wanted to avoid a repeat problem. I have not acted on my trial solution yet as I don't have any electrically conductive grease sold at electronics shops. Maybe Radioshack will have some and I'll remember the next time I am near one. The grease comes as either a silver or carbon conductive medium. I am thinking that if you apply a light coat to the screw base before inserting (being careful not to span to the tip of the bulb base, this might be a solution. I would be interested to learn if others have tried this and have had any problems.

Lee

On Jan 24, 2013, at 7:16 AM, "nan8136" <nanmaas@sbcglobal.net> wrote:

This is the second or third time a bulb burned out in this ceiling fan light fixture and has had this problem. When I try to unscrew the bulb the base breaks off the glass part of the bulb. The base seems to be corroded and does not easily unscrew. I've had to use needle nose pliers to take it out. That only works by twisting the base so much that it's really deformed from the pliers.

Is there something I can either apply to the base of the bulb or the inside of the socket before I replace the bulb to make it turn in more smoothly?

The bulbs that are in there now are the flame look, not a regular shape. Maybe the bulbs aren't as strong as a GE or other name brand? But what is the cause and solution? Maybe replacing all the bulbs would be a good start?

Nancy