mm wrote:
On Tue, 20 Feb 2007 17:42:05 -0500, "Charles Schuler"
wrote:


"Jeff Wisnia" wrote in message
...

FH wrote:


i recently had to replace a couple of light bulbs on my ceiling fan. when
i went to take one out, the glass seperated from the part that actually
screws in... the second and third bulbs did the same.... it felt tight
(the connecting metal part) as i was trying to unscrew them. is there
something i could put on the metal threads to keep that from happening
again?

thanks in advance


Use squalene.

That's just a fancy name for "nose oil".

Rub the threads of the bulb against the side of your nose. Unless yopu've
got extremely dry skin enough oil will transfer onto the threads to keep
it from sticking.

If your nose is dry, try WD40.


On the lightbulbs or on your nose?


BTW, around here at the auto stores, dielectric grease comes in thin
plastic envelopes, a little over an inch square. On a rack with 4
other envelopes, holding spark plug no-freeze, spark plug boot
no-stick, and a couple other things.

Or you can buy a tube of Sil-Glyde which is pretty much the same stuff
and will be a lifetime supply. Unless you lose your tube like I did.

You will find tons of uses for the stuff; it's also good for spark plug
boots, distributor rubbing blocks (assuming you have a car that still
has points) packing automotive light sockets to prevent corrosion
(especially if they've already corroded and you've had to wire-brush
through the cad plating) and assembling calipers and wheel cylinders.
Also makes a good lube for sliding brake parts. Also if you rub some on
your car's door weatherstrip, your door won't freeze shut and the rubber
will last a lot longer.

nate

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