Why do some light bulbs stick in there fixture?
CarolinaGirl from SC
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RE: Why do some light bulbs stick in there fixture?
they stick because of the dissimilar metals on the base of the bulb and the socket
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RE: Why do some light bulbs stick in their fixture?
There are some devices at the hardware store that are designed to help remove broken bulbs. if you can't find one of those, take a potato and cut it in half, carefully push the potato into the broken bulb housing and unscrew. Make sure the switch is turned off and for extra safety, turn off the switch in the switch box that relates to the socket.
Post by ThriftyFun
RE: Why do some light bulbs stick in their fixture?
This happened to me too. In my bathroom the ceiling light blew out. so i went to change it and the whole glass part came loose leaving the metal part still stuck in the socket....How do i get the metal part out of the socket its been in there a week now because im afraid of getting shocked.
Post By AE in NY (Guest Post)
RE: Why do some light bulbs stick in there fixture?
Put vaseline only on the sides of the metal base. The bottom is used for an electrical contact and the jelly may interfere with that.
Post by bulrush
RE: Why do some light bulbs stick in there fixture?
We use a light coat of WD 40 on the metal part of the bulb before we put it in. When a bulb has broken off in the socket, we have cut power to it and my husband gets it out with needle nose pliers.
Post By Kathy (Guest Post)
RE: Why do some light bulbs stick in there fixture?
Vaseline Petroleum Jelly works well - just put a little on the metal part of the bulb and screw it in.
Post By Susie (Guest Post)
RE: Why do some light bulbs stick in there fixture?
Hi , you can go to any hardware store and ask for a lubricant made especially for electrical contact. do not try to put it in the socket ,but put it on the contact areas of the replacement bulb. I wish I could remember what the lube is called ,but it should be easy to find. Even car part stores usually carry it ,but it cost more for less. JAN in NC
Post By Jan in NC (Guest Post)
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