Do it Yourself: Re: [DIY] Light Bulb Socket

25 January 2013

Re: [DIY] Light Bulb Socket

Vaseline probably isn't the best as it can gum up after being exposed to the heat--remember the base of a lightbulb does get hot.
i have a tub of "bulb ez" that i got at hd and it has lasted a LONG time. no silicone either, as silicone also can get gummy after prolonged heat. mine was fairly cheap, especially since it's lasted so long (years).

i agree with dale, you are literately playing with fire, using higher rated bulbs than the fixture is rated for. and this will also compound the fixture adhesion problem between socket and bulb base.
if you want more light, switch to the new LED's.

dw

--- In DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com, Jan Flood wrote:
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> We have this problem with fan lights and the light in the oven. Smear a coat of vaseline onto the threads, wipe it off with a paper towel leaving just enough lubricant so it is easy to open/remove the next time. I assume my problem is that I use lights with a higher wattage than is recommended - can't abide a dark room. Also works great for bottles of glue to keep the caps east to remove.
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> On Jan 24, 2013, at 9:16 AM, nan8136 wrote:
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> 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.
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> 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?
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> 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?
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> Nancy
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