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2007-02-04 13:36:42 · 29 answers · asked by got2know 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Thanks for all your answers, the light is in the ceiling...so i guess it will still work
2007-02-04 18:07:35 · update #1
Turn the light off,
Cut a potato in half
jam the half potato, cut side towards the glass,
once potato grabs on, turn out the bulb.
2007-02-04 13:39:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's best to have an adult deal with this. Make sure the light fixture is switched off/unplugged. If the fixture is a permanent one (for example attached to the wall and not a free-standing lamp that you can unplug) you'll need to turn off the circuit. Somewhere in your home (usually in the basement) there is an electrical box that controls the various circuits in the house. Turn off the power to the appropriate circuit by tripping the breaker or removing the fuse. Use a pair of needle-nose pliers to unscrew the bulb base from the socket. Take care not to cut yourself.
2007-02-04 21:44:03 · answer #2 · answered by Blue Jean 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are those who claim that jamming a fresh potatoe into the socket and turning counter clockwise works. MAKE SURE THAT THE POWER IS DISCONNECTED FIRST. However, I found that wearing gloves and using a pair of needle nose pliers works best. Grab the side of the lamp base with the tip of the pliers and firmly twist counter clockwise. The metal may tear and thats O.K. Regrasp and repeat. Works like a charm for me! Make sure to remove any loose pieces of the old base before inserting new bulb.
2007-02-04 23:00:05 · answer #3 · answered by michael m 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure the item is unplugged or shut off the breaker to the unit in question. Get a potato cut it to fit the base. Push it in and unscrew. If that does not work get a pair of needlenose pliers and grab the side of the broken bulb in between the broken bulb base and socket. Unscrew.
2007-02-04 21:42:19 · answer #4 · answered by I drive fire trucks 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes you can use pliers and pinch the edge of it or even the filament to turn the bulb and loosen it, but it will probably just break off if it's stuck tight.
You could try using either sticky tac (you know, like poster adhesive, also called fun tack, that gummy stuff?) or soft clay (Sculpey or Fimo clay found in craft stores) and stuff it into the base of the bulb. Then use a wide screwdriver or narrow spatula or something to press into the clay and try to turn it. That might work, though I've never tried it.
Good luck!
2007-02-04 21:42:05 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First unplug the light. Second you can either buy a device at a hardware store, eg. Home Depot/Lowell's or try using a potato. Cut the potato in half and then push into the broken part of the bulb.
2007-02-04 21:46:46 · answer #6 · answered by Killer Klingon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unplug or turn off the power source, get a pair of needle nose pliers and unscrew the remaining light-bulb.
2007-02-04 21:44:53 · answer #7 · answered by cinnamon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a medium to large size potato and cut it in half. UNPLUG LAMP! Use the cut end of potato and push it onto broken bulb base firmly. Turn potato until base is free. Give lamp a bit to dry- just in case potato dripped any juice into electrical parts ( I have never had this happen in years of doing this, but just wanted you to be aware)
2007-02-04 21:42:48 · answer #8 · answered by mama29 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First, turn OFF the power to the fixture. Then, cut a potato to fit inside the broken base. Push it in firmly, and then screw the bulb out. Yes, this does work. Good luck!!!!
2007-02-04 21:43:48 · answer #9 · answered by Jerry829 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
shut the switch off that turna the light on or better yet shut off at breaker box then get a needle nose pliers and turn out make sure no power is on a potatoe contains water as do carrots so use a tool dont be a fool
2007-02-05 11:38:03 · answer #10 · answered by tom c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋