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WD-40 in yard light sockets. Dave 06-15-2007
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Posted by Dave on June 15, 2007, 2:27 pm
I have to outdoor light fixtures (four sockets) that have been empty
for several years.

They require a long extension ladder to get to them.

I'm afraid that the threads in the sockets will be a bit corroded.
Can I spray WD-40 into the sockets, let it sit for a while and then
install the bulbs?

Thanks,

Dave


Posted by dpb on June 15, 2007, 2:38 pm
Dave wrote:
> I have to outdoor light fixtures (four sockets) that have been empty
> for several years.
...

> I'm afraid that the threads in the sockets will be a bit corroded.

Think? :)

> Can I spray WD-40 into the sockets, let it sit for a while and then
> install the bulbs?

You can, but it would be far better unless they're in better shape than
one would expect to do a good job of cleaning them up first. I tend to
use the automotive-style dielectric grease (like you find in tail light
fixtures, etc.) in outdoor sockets to minimize the inevitable corrosion.

--


Posted by Charlie Morgan on June 15, 2007, 2:39 pm

>I have to outdoor light fixtures (four sockets) that have been empty
>for several years.
>
>They require a long extension ladder to get to them.
>
>I'm afraid that the threads in the sockets will be a bit corroded.
>Can I spray WD-40 into the sockets, let it sit for a while and then
>install the bulbs?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Dave

WD-40 is highly flammable!



Posted by dpb on June 15, 2007, 2:57 pm
Charlie Morgan wrote:
...

> WD-40 is highly flammable!

Flammable, but not "highly" -- I routinely have used it on rusted
threads w/ a oxy-acetylene torch -- it flares up a little and smokes but
doesn't go "boom"...

It just isn't have a great deal of help for what OP's problem(s) most
likely are...

--

Posted by Charlie Morgan on June 15, 2007, 3:06 pm

>Charlie Morgan wrote:
>...
>
>> WD-40 is highly flammable!
>
>Flammable, but not "highly"

Go read the label, you know the one that has the word DANGER on the
front in large type, and the word flammable right next to it?

The MSDS lists it as level 4 (severe fire hazard)



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