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Using an emery board to clean contacts on landscape lighting.
The metal contacts in low voltage landscape lighting in your yard can become corroded over time, causing them to not light properly. To solve this problem:
Turn off the power to the outdoor lighting fixture.
Remove the bulb from the faulty fixture.
Trim an emery board with scissors so it fits in the fixture.
Lightly file the contacts in the fixture with the emery board.
Spray the contacts in the fixture with automotive ignition sealer to prevent future corrosion.
Replace the bulb in the fixture.
Turn the power back on to the landscape lighting.
Watch this video to find out more.
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Joe Truini
Radio Show Co-Host
Joe Truini is a contractor, author, and the host of “Simple Solutions” on Today’s Homeowner TV and the weekly Today’s Homeowner radio show. He has worked on both large commercial projects and residential remodeling, and has written for national publications such as This Old House and Popular Mechanics. He has also written eight books, including three best-selling shed-building books. Joe lives in Connecticut with his family and enjoys hiking, traveling, and baseball in his spare time.
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