i've tried putting a little oil around the base of the bulb before inserting in fixture and when the bulbs blows i can not get it out of the fixture (scared) what can i do.
2007-01-25 08:16:00 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Is the bulb broken? If it is the potatoe can work, I have had a lot of luck with just grabbing (while wearing gloves) the remains of the bulb and slowly trying to uncrew it. If that fails I will use a pair of pliers.
Is the bulb stuck (if it is not broken) or is the socket spinningwhile you are trying to unscrew the bulb.
You can email me and I might be able to help you.
2007-01-25 08:30:04 · answer #1 · answered by danzka2001 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
NEVER NEVER EVER put oil on the base of a light bulb. Oil is conductive and can cause all sorts of problems such as shorts, fire, etc. If and ONLY if the bulb is in a table or floor lamp then remove the lamps cord from the wall socket. Put a paper sack over the bulb and gently break the bulb using a hammer, table knife or some other hard object. Remember GENTLY break it. Once the glass has all been broken away then use a pair of pliers to grasp the metal base of the bulb and remove it. If this is a ceiling or wall fixture DO NOT use the foregoing method. You really need to call an electrician and let them test to see that the electricity to that fixture is OFF before mesing with it. Also if this is a continuing problem either you are tightening the bulbs way too tight or you have something wrong with that fixture.
2007-01-25 08:50:59 · answer #2 · answered by mustanger 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Turn off all electricity to the light fixture. Not just at the wall. Cut a potato in half and shove it into the light bulbs fragments that are exposed. Now once the potato has a good grip just turn the potato until the light bulb unscrews. I've done this several times and it work like a charm. Like I said, turn off the electricity before you do this because I got the S**t shocked out of me this summer by a 220 light fixture.
2007-01-25 08:22:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Before unscrewing bulb wrap it with a towel in case glass breaks it won't cut you, then try unscrewing . If glass breaks it will leave the brass base of light in fixture. No problem, insert a small screwdriver or similar pointed object between the base and the fixture and pry away from fixture enough to get grip with pliers and twist it out. BE SURE THE SWITCH TO FIXTURE IS TURNED OFF.
2007-01-28 17:37:14 · answer #4 · answered by luther 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First make sure the light is off (turn switch off). Also it would be best to shut all the electricity off in the basement first. Then put on thick gloves (like dishwashing gloves) to take the bulb out. Remember turn LEFT to get it unscrewed. Righty tighty, lefty loosey.
Do not put oil or anything on a light bulb, that could be dangerous.
Get someone else to try and take it out if you cant. Also when you push a fresh bulb in the socket, turn it lightly. Do not twist it in hard so it doesnt move anymore. You want to twist it in JUST enough so it will work, but so it has a little wiggle room left to be able to take it out later.
2007-01-25 08:22:24 · answer #5 · answered by Educated 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
call the provider and tell them what's happening and ask how they are going to be coping with the subject. in the event that they blow you off, get an electric meter (borrow one in case you do no longer opt to spend the money (around $20 at a house products save)) and spot what the voltage is under general situations. If its larger than a hundred and twenty volts, call them back and tell them your next telephone call is to the community information station that does the customer help beneficial properties. After that its the customary public provider value. If the meter shows one hundred ten to a hundred and twenty volts, you're able to might desire to request a computer screen which will checklist surges by the years. in case you get surges and that they have not got an evidence for that date and time, then you definitely could might desire to usher on your guy or woman electrician. purely save pestering them till you get it resolved, and save all your receipts for what you spend on the meter and bulbs and so on. they're going to reimburse you once you ultimately pin down a concern on their end. If it
2016-11-01 07:00:17 · answer #6 · answered by gripp 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a woman and I have changed many a light bulb! (To that man who answered) I can do a lot more than that around the house! I am not afraid to ask my husband if I don't know, but I don't leave it up to him to have to do all around here.
You must first turn the electricity off going to that light, then get pliers and unscrew it that way.
2007-01-25 08:27:33 · answer #7 · answered by incredimom2 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Is the bulb whole or broken? If it is broken, make sure the electric off at the source and take 1/2 of a cut fresh potato and appy it to the broken edges and turn. If it is whole, it might take a little more elbow grease.
2007-01-25 08:21:04 · answer #8 · answered by biker_beeotch 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Number one, don't put them in so tight. It's a trick I once used out of necessity: break off the entire bulb (breakers off) stick a small potato in the silver thing and twist. It worked for me and then, I didn't put them in so tight!!!
2007-01-25 08:22:37 · answer #9 · answered by dtwladyhawk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what ive always heard works is cut a potato in half and use that to screw the bulb out
2007-01-25 08:20:48 · answer #10 · answered by Bennett 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋