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24 January 2013

Re: [DIY] Light Bulb Socket

 

The problem is caused by the bulbs heat and the dissimilar metals between the bulb and the socket.  Try getting a small tube of electrical paste that is used to coat aluminum connections and using a que tip apply a shin coat to the bulbs base, or go to LED lamps which are now becoming affordable.

Dale in the Flatlands.

nan8136 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


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