How do i change a light bulb when the glass bulb broke?
for some reason the glass bulb exploded and broke so now just the metal part is down in there. i have been trying to get it out so i can change it. any ideas
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NoName
on November 30th, -0001
Turn off power by flipping the breaker. Then get a potato, apple, or dry bar of soap, press into the exposed glass, and unscrew it.
Make sure its dry before you turn the power back on.
DawnsAwaken
on November 30th, -0001
cut a potato in half
MAKE SURE THE LIGHT IS TURNED OFF
stick the broken bulb into the potato
turn
Bluberry
on November 30th, -0001
turn off the switch or breaker.
1. Use pliers (needlenose or other) to grip whats left of the bulb and twist it out.
2. Purchase a bulb extracter
3. Heard of the potatoe thing but have never tried it.
CoffeeCup
on November 30th, -0001
Cut a potato in half and shove the flat cut side into the socket as hard as you can. Once it’s stuck in there real good give it a twist and turn the broken bulb out.
WellBalanced
on November 30th, -0001
get needle nose pliers, open them up inside of the metal ring, and use the pressure from them to turn and loosen the metal ring till its unscrewed. ta-daa!
ChickenLicken
on November 30th, -0001
turn the power off, heard of a potatoe but i’ve used a pair of pliers
BlindPoet
on November 30th, -0001
MAKE SURE POWER IS OFF.
Try hotmammas needlenose suggestion first. If no luck shove a whittled potato down to fit into the socket, mush down and unscrew.
Wildthing
on November 30th, -0001
You can unscrew the metal part. But don’t do it with bare hands, the broken glass might hurt you. Use an old kitchen cloth while unscrewing.
DarkDesire
on November 30th, -0001
firstly turn the power off at the fuse box, then use some pliers or mole grips to grip the metal part twist and turn or unscrew and that should get it out.
REMEMBER TO TURN OFF THE POWER FIRST.
very dangerous otherwise
JetSki
on November 30th, -0001
This may sound funny but it works.Push a potato into the hole and twist the metal part out. P.S. Make sure the switch is off first.
Eli
on November 30th, -0001
First and most important – turn the power off.
Then, get a needle nosed pliers.
Use the pliers to rotate the remaining metal base of the light bulb from the socket.
Replace the bulb.
Turn the power back on.
BloodFlower
on November 30th, -0001
Shut off the power, insert a potato or a carrot and remove the rest of the bulb.
Hippie
on November 30th, -0001
cut a potato in half. and then take one half of hit. push it up on the broken bulb and turn till it comes loose.
CaliforniaDream
on November 30th, -0001
Well…here’s a trick that I have personally used. Get a regular russet potato and cut it in half. Use the freshly cut side and place it on the broken glass to where it sticks into the tater. Give it a little push to get some friction and unscrew the bulb as usual. The potato allows you to get a handle on the bulb with out cutting up your hands or electrocuting yourself.
After you get the bulb out throw the bulb and potato away (of course). Try it… It works like a charm.
FallingMoon
on November 30th, -0001
Ha ha. I guess I’m going to have to put a potato in my tool box. Is that what that big pocket is for on my tool belt? I always wondered about that.
SoftballPlayer
on November 30th, -0001
Use a potato. Using pliers could cause a small piece of glass to shatter & go in your eye.