On Tue, 30 Jul 2013 14:14:30 +0100, wrote:

Brian Gaff wrote:
I wonder why they don't make such things of a durable plastic? Having screws
that rust does seem a little short sighted. Where are these screws? Maybe
the next one you get you need to get the screws plated en masse and then see
what happens.

Gone are the days when outside things were made with galvanised bits that
one could unscrew after ten years with little problems it seems.

Given that stainless steel nuts/bolts/screws are dirt cheap nowadays
it's a great pity that this sort of thing doesn't have all stainless
scrws/

Well, yes. I tend to replace most of the fasteners with st. st. and grease
them as well.
One outside light was taken from a bathroom nearly 50 years ago (and it was
ancient then) and is still easy to get into.
--
Peter.
The gods will stay away
whilst religions hold sway