Simple yet effective

[nicebutdim]

Been round every local shop and not one keeps empty vaseline tins

 

[DPG]

Surely it's 'smirk' not 'smerk'. Not being picky or anything.

 

[littlespark]

It might have been “smirk” but thought maybe “smerk” was a local dialect word and I didn’t want to correct them.?

 

[UNG]

May be a smerk is what you get when vaseline is involved

 

[Mikegh]

I used to use it a lot for the old external tungsten halogen fittings top screw to prevent it getting welded to the aluminum body!

One of the top PITA over the years, the top screw on tungsten halogen fittings

 

[telectrix]

One of the top PITA over the years, the top screw on tungsten halogen fittings

never had a problem with ones i fitted. threw away the supplied screw and fitted a brass 4mm nut and bolt, with washers.

 

[Mikegh]

never had a problem with ones i fitted. threw away the supplied screw and fitted a brass 4mm nut and bolt, with washers.

Never thought of that

 

[SparkySy]

It won't be a problem soon as they are all becoming obsolete!
Looks like I will have to find a new use for the Vaseline!?
@telectrix I was going to say cable tie!

 

[Julie.]

Surely it's 'smirk' not 'smerk'. Not being picky or anything.

Oops.

Yes smerk is obsolete apparently!

Modern use is smirk

Every day is a school day!

 

[pc1966]

Surely it's 'smirk' not 'smerk'. Not being picky or anything.

I thought it depended on what is in your mouth at the time?

 

[pc1966]

never had a problem with ones i fitted. threw away the supplied screw and fitted a brass 4mm nut and bolt, with washers.

Brass & aluminium is worse for corrosion than stainless, but if you are not using the tapped thread it is slightly easier.

Either way, lube up your threads or pay the price!