I went to the local hardware store and bought what they had on the shelf. There’s really nothing special about it. A roll of it will last a lifetime and it’s not really expensive.

Remove 4 screws. Gently press the tabs on the lamp holder in. Remove lamp holder. Mine’s an '84, so they don’t get *much* older. There was never any fear of breaking the plastic.

Jim

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> On Jan 30, 2023, at 8:48 AM, Pete Sicilia <pete@coffeepot.org> wrote:
> 
> Do you have any particular brand of tape you recommend? Or is Amazon cheapo sufficient?
> 
> 1PCS Premium Silver Aluminum Tapes (3.9Mils), 2'*65 Feet Foil Tape, Metal Insulation Tape, Heavy Duty Duct Tape with Adhesive Backing for Hot Cold Air HVAC Ductwork, Dryer Vent, Heat Resistant, Repair https://a.co/d/hILxB3m
> 
> I've never opened up the light casing. Are there any things to look out for? I'm a little leery of cracking old plastic.
> 
> Thanks!
> Pete