How to change a broken bulb

[sharmane]

I'm living alone in my new house for 3 months and when i was cleaning my room and try to clean the bulb I accidentally broke the light bulb the problem is I cant change it because nothing left to broken bulb to twist it.

 

[Ian]

Welcome to the forums sharmane.

First of all, don't try to touch it when the power is on - that's probably obvious, but wanted to make sure! You'll need to turn the power off at the switchboard and then it may be easier to remove the light fixture from the ceiling so you can remove the bulb on the ground. Some long nose pliers will probably give you enough to grip on to.

If you're not familiar with removing light fixtures then it may be worth asking around to see if anyone you know can help you with it. It would take seconds for an electrician, but it's certainly something you could tackle yourself. I wouldn't recommend twisting the bulb out from the fixture while it's on the ceiling unless you're aware of the risks (i.e. is the power off, can you have both hands free up a ladder, etc...).

 

[Garypcv]

If you have a raw potato or carrot in fridge take it and shove directly up into the broken bulb and turn counterclockwise
(Lefty Losey, Righty Tighty)
If you CAN kill the power going to that fixture first please do so...

 

[DocJatTTU]

2nd the potato idea. Flip off the breaker and half a potato. works well.

 

[sharmane]

Guys thank you for all of your help I appreciate it much, and thank for the Potato ideas very helpful

 

[sharmane]

2nd the potato idea. Flip off the breaker and half a potato. works well.

thank you

 

[sharmane]

If you have a raw potato or carrot in fridge take it and shove directly up into the broken bulb and turn counterclockwise
(Lefty Losey, Righty Tighty)
If you CAN kill the power going to that fixture first please do so...

 

[sharmane]

If you have a raw potato or carrot in fridge take it and shove directly up into the broken bulb and turn counterclockwise
(Lefty Losey, Righty Tighty)
If you CAN kill the power going to that fixture first please do so...[/QUOTE

Thank you very much

 

[sharmane]

Welcome to the forums sharmane.

First of all, don't try to touch it when the power is on - that's probably obvious, but wanted to make sure! You'll need to turn the power off at the switchboard and then it may be easier to remove the light fixture from the ceiling so you can remove the bulb on the ground. Some long nose pliers will probably give you enough to grip on to.

If you're not familiar with removing light fixtures then it may be worth asking around to see if anyone you know can help you with it. It would take seconds for an electrician, but it's certainly something you could tackle yourself. I wouldn't recommend twisting the bulb out from the fixture while it's on the ceiling unless you're aware of the risks (i.e. is the power off, can you have both hands free up a ladder, etc...).

Thank you very much

 

[Tony T]

Power off, grip outer light fitting and long nosed pliers everytime.

 

[sharmane]

Power off, grip outer light fitting and long nosed pliers everytime.

thank you so much Tony

 

[Tony T]

thank you so much Tony

No problem, just give me a shout if I can be of any further help in or around the house,

Regards, Tony.