siskiou Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Is there a trick to getting these out? One end is loose, but the other is stuck and I'm afraid to pull too hard for fear of breaking it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 You might try a small squirt of WD40 to loosen it up. Just be sure you use rubbing alcohol to clean the bulb before you use it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cklskypilot Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 WD-40 MAKE SURE THE LIGHT IS OFF AND YOU HAVE THE FIXTURE AWAY FROM THE TANK OR HAVE THE TANK COVERED Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siskiou Posted October 19, 2009 Author Share Posted October 19, 2009 I just worked on it again, and finally it came lose! Should I do something different when putting in the next bulb, to make future removal a little easier? Is it normal for them to be so hard to get in and out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 WD-40 MAKE SURE THE LIGHT IS OFF AND YOU HAVE THE FIXTURE AWAY FROM THE TANK OR HAVE THE TANK COVERED Not really necessary to cover the tank for the WD40. (WD40 is made from fish oil) siskiou, For future reference you can prevent this by using a little di-electric grease on the connections. Use it sparingly though as you don't want grease on the bulb itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCR Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 WD-40 is every fisherman's secret weapon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siskiou Posted October 20, 2009 Author Share Posted October 20, 2009 I'll get some electric grease to have around in the future! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stylaster Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 hey atleast you remembered to unplug the ballast i hope hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siskiou Posted October 20, 2009 Author Share Posted October 20, 2009 Huh! Unplug what?... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 I'll get some electric grease to have around in the future! Auto parts stores are a good place to get di-electric grease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfisher Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 You should be ok just switching off the ballast and letting everything cool. Unplugging a ballast should be done for those without switched power...right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanareef Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 I find it helpful to wiggle it a little and the socket end as well. Move the socket end away from or toward the outside and it'll come out eaiser. my .002 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewie Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 You can get zapped if you touch the inside of the socket even if the switch is off. (trust me)ALWAYS UNPLUG! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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