Bob M. wrote:
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"Joseph Meehan" wrote in message
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Frank Thompson wrote:
Will appreciate any clues on how to remove a light bulb that seems
to be frozen
in socket. Bulb is 60W and is in one of five sockets on ceiling
fan. Has ceramic "lampshade" which cannot be removed without
removing bulb first. Last time this happened in similar situation
the bulb ended being broken which made a big mess.

Well the suggestion made should help you get the lamp out. Once
you get it out, take the rest of them out as well. Now go to the
hardware store and buy new 60W lamps that have real brass threds
not aluminum or brass colored aluminum threads. Those cheaply made
(but some times over priced) lamps are the cause of your problem.

Great advice. Yes brass based bulbs are less likely to seize.
However, try to find a brass based bulb, it seems there are only a
couple of manufacturers these days and they have all switched to
aluminium bases for most of their bulbs. Sometimes a little silicon
grease (not caulk) or other lubricant will prevent seizing in
difficult sockets. The worst combination


Silicone (grease or spray) and/or dielectric grease is a bad idea -
they are insulators!

Dielectric grease is a insulator, but it does not cause a problem with
the electrical connection. It also does not contain any materials that may
corrode common electrical contacts. It forms a barrier to O² H²O and other
possible sources of corrosion while providing a lubricant as well. It is
recommended for light bulbs among other things.

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Joseph Meehan

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