Lubricant For Light Bulb Threads

Super lube 91003 silicone high dielectric and vacuum grease 3 oz.

Lubricant for light bulb threads.

Terminal grease will work fine dielectric grease it s a silicon based lubricant you can get it at any auto supply. Petroleum jelly is dielectric and acts as an insulator. The grease in question is dielectric grease bulb grease which is used for in this case automotive light bulb sockets. This grease is a nonconductive insulating lubricant.

It ll prevent the bulb from getting stuck and save you from broken bulbs. It is intended to be used to lubricate the rubber parts such as o rings and gaskets of sockets and to help insulate the contacts from from moisture which causes corrosion. If you ve ever screwed a light bulb into a socket and heard a grinding noise you know the sinking feeling that comes with it. Anybody else have easy tips for preventing household tech ailments.

There are several reasons to not use most household products to lubricate the light bulb socket or the threads of a light bulb. Bulb ez 1 ounce container light bulb lubricant. 4 7 out of 5 stars 298. The next time you replace a light bulb rub a bit of vaseline or another brand of petroleum jelly over the light bulb s threads before you screw it in.

Has the glass part of the bulb separated from the metal part. Be careful it is conductive you don t want any smeared between the bulb base and the screwshell. Electrical plugs ease into and out of plug receptacles and household batteries are less prone to corrosion in their compartments. Tell us in the comments.

That s vaseline to. Alternatively the glass may shear off entirely causing the metal cap to stick in a live socket. Electralube prevents corrosion to the light bulb threads and light sockets so they no longer lock up. To combat this sticky situation and forestall distress lube the threads of your light bulb with a bit of petroleum jelly.

This can cause air intrusion into the bulb instantly killing it. Will the bulb come out of the socket if i try to unscrew it. Free shipping on your first order shipped by amazon. Lightbulb sockets are occasionally sticky causing potential issues with the glass portion of a lightbulb coming under undue stress when screwed in.

4 4 out of 5 stars 59. If the lubricant chosen is a conductor and gets on the contact you could cause a short. Get it as soon as wed sep 30. Only 19 left in stock order soon.