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Old 06-02-2012, 10:08 PM   #1
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Ideas how to change this light bulb?



I do not have any fancy ladders that could stand on stairs so looking for ideas how would anyone possibly change the bulb in this light lol?
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Old 06-02-2012, 10:16 PM   #2
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get an arm


example:

http://www.amazon.com/WAGIC-21316-Giraffe-Changing-System/dp/B001G8HLJ8

or just get a ladder
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Light Bulb Changer from Bayco | The Home Depot - Model CE-600SDLB12

maybe with a standard ladder you could change it. i used the exact same pole and it worked alright. worth a try
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Available at home depot. Replace with an LED so you don't need to do it again.
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problem is theres a dome around it, with screws holding that dome on... cant access the bulb unless that dome comes off too
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How many people does it take to change a lightbulb in Poland?

Three. One to hold the lightbulb and two to spin the ladder around.


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problem is theres a dome around it, with screws holding that dome on... cant access the bulb unless that dome comes off too
Then ladder. How many feet up is it?
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Use a ladder, something so simple can easily fix your problem. Before you get hurt and cause a bigger problem.
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Then ladder. How many feet up is it?
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Use a ladder, something so simple can easily fix your problem. Before you get hurt and cause a bigger problem.
Umm.. I think he doesnt want to go buy a ladder... thus I recommend scaling the wall.. haha
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Anyway get the arm lol

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Go in from the roof. Drop in from the skylight (remove glass first), and change the bulb like Spiderman.
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If the fixture has a "jam jar" you will need to remove the three screws/pins that are holding it in before changing the bulb.

How high up is the fixture?

Is this over a stairway?

There really isn't any other way to change it unless you have a ladder or some other less safe means of reaching it.

If it's over stairs then you may need to get creative or lean a ladder against a wall or have a little giant ladder. If it's on the landing, then you would need just a normal ladder.
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build an arm using a mop and other crap around the house

or buy a ladder, change it then return the ladder to the store for a full refund
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If the fixture has a "jam jar" you will need to remove the three screws/pins that are holding it in before changing the bulb.

How high up is the fixture?

Is this over a stairway?

There really isn't any other way to change it unless you have a ladder or some other less safe means of reaching it.

If it's over stairs then you may need to get creative or lean a ladder against a wall or have a little giant ladder. If it's on the landing, then you would need just a normal ladder.
its about 10ft above the stairs escalating down.... and i'm scared shitless of heights lol so the idea of a ladder + stairs doesnt make me very happy
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Whichever method you use, make sure you replace the bulb with one that will last a long ass time. Perhaps an LED light bulb.

Back to the problem. Build a platform that would allow an ordinary ladder to sit upright properly. There are attachments you can put on ladders for this purpose. Also, which way do your steps face?

I like the human tower idea.......... cheerleading team of chicks in their skimpy outfits?



The thread reminds me of this..........

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Little giant ladders are great for stairs, because you can make one side longer than the other. I don't know where you could rent one though.

I used to be afraid of heights and it does take a while to get your confidence up. The other option you have is to get someone else to do it for you.
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^ I have one of those, but it ain't long enough for what he needs. OP can PM me, if he wants to borrow it.
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CHange the title to 'can I borrow a ladder'
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Host a Bollywood party.....that will get that light changed for ya
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Maybe Home Depot or A&B Tool Rentals (A & B Tool Rentals - Equipment and Tool Rental in Vancouver BC and Surrey BC) rents that type of ladder?
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Forget the light bulb

fix the flashing / seal for your skylight

some nice water staining you got going on
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Hire an electrcian to come in and put in a wall light for you, won't have to deal with that light up there anymore

But on a serious note you'll have to go with either a jaws ladder on the stairs or building up a platform that you can put a regular ladder on.
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I have one of those. Thankfully I also have a landlord.
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