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Post by stretch on May 6, 2007 19:15:15 GMT -8
Need Help.
In rooms with vaulted ceilings, what is the best way to change the light bulbs?
Even if i purchase a tall ladder, i still have a bulb in the center of the room.
Just this last month, 3 bulbs went out. I was always worried about this.
Any advise would be great!
Thanks
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Post by rramirez on May 7, 2007 11:38:25 GMT -8
You are not alone. My light bulbs went out a while ago. I purchased a exteding pole at Home Depot and it has 3 different tools you can change on the tip. I tried them all the one that worked the best for me was the suction cup with the string atached. All you need to do is apply a little water (spit work too) on the suction cup and press it to the burned out light bulb, pull on the string to release the suction. Reverse the procedure in attaching the new one. I was able to change the valted cealing with a 6 foot ladder and the extending pole. Good luck
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Post by stretch on May 13, 2007 20:59:04 GMT -8
Thanks, I'll try that.
I did see that at the store, but i was afraid to use it. You did say there was a string attached. Is that what stops the bulb from falling off? Thats what I'm afraid of. I'm guessing thats what the string is for now.
Having vaulted ceilings seems nice, but its hard work. I also has a cobweb in a corner. All i can think of was throwing a old wet t-shirt up to get it. Hey it worked.
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Post by rramirez on May 15, 2007 19:23:10 GMT -8
You will find that the light bulb will stay on the suction cup really well. I would try this procedure on a light bulb that you can reach without to much difficulty. With the suction cup attachment wet the suction cup attach it to the burnout light bulb and start turning counterclockwise. When the light bulb is loose bring it down vertically so the light bulb won't fall. By pulling on the string it will release the suction on the light bulb. Attach the new light bulb to the suction cup with a little moisture. Lift the pole and light bulb again vertically and turn in the light fixture clockwise until it is tight. When it stops turning pull on the string and the suction will be released and boila! the light bulb is changed.
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Post by josephmichael on Oct 9, 2007 23:14:25 GMT -8
we used that same technique when I used to work at AMC theaters. The only word of caution is to make sure you are not at an angle when you apply the suction to the bulp. any torque could result in busting the light and leaving the base still in the socket. After that, its a nightmare to change.
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