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The friendly man at Ace told me to rub a little bar soap on the threads.

2007-03-10 13:58:08 · answer #1 · answered by Taffy Saltwater 6 · 0 0

Couple drops of oil and wipe it around the threads with your finger.

The problem is exasperated by the fact the bulbs are aluminum base going into a brass female receptior. That of course, acts like a battery due to galvanic action between those two metals.

2007-03-10 13:59:31 · answer #2 · answered by James M 6 · 0 0

They make what they call 'di-electric' grease. It comes in a little tube or packet and also a spray I found it at an automotive store.
I have heard of people using vaseline or PAM spray. light coating always works better. Not sure how well those ideas work though.
try the automotive section in Walmart, or go to a place like Advance Auto.

2007-03-10 14:11:37 · answer #3 · answered by pandy37050 4 · 2 0

Dont't use Vaseline. Tried a very, very light coating and bulb was out and completely black. Could have started a fire. Won't use again.

2014-12-24 03:32:15 · answer #4 · answered by Patricia Martin 1 · 0 0

Do not use oils or waxes or anything else that is not made for that purpose - you risk overheating and fire. There are several electrical lubricants on the market, commonly referred to as No-Oxid grease (no oxidation). You can buy them at electical supply stores, or even Lowe's. Use them sparingly, a little goes a long way.

2007-03-11 09:22:02 · answer #5 · answered by Dave 5 · 0 0

brass and alum score a 1 so that would be the problem .. also most fixture base are made of alum.. alum to alum =0 corrosion. i would do a light Vaseline or oil around the bulb base. not wd-40 as it dries up within days

2007-03-10 14:13:32 · answer #6 · answered by hometech02 3 · 0 0

which one of the following do you have on hand. Vaseline, graphite, (gun grease, hard oil, what ever you call it), oil off the dip stick of your car, paste wax, make it easy on your self.

Not WD40, or any form of penetrating oil

2007-03-10 17:48:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

I was told to rub a tiny bit of Vaseline on the base and they will not get stuck.

2007-03-10 14:02:59 · answer #8 · answered by badwarden 5 · 0 0

Noalox, it prevents aluminum from oxidizing while still conducting electricity safely. Available at any home improvement store. In the electrical dept.

If that answer above me was any longer....................

2007-03-10 14:29:36 · answer #9 · answered by Brian M 4 · 0 0

Graphite powder at your hardware store

2007-03-10 13:53:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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