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BlackArcher101 · 02-25-2007, 05:04 PM

Have you tried pushing it in while turning? Kind of like a child proof cap on medicine.

DuffMan · 02-25-2007, 05:31 PM

I usually break the bulb, then stick some needle nose pliers in there. Open the pliers, and rotate. If it screws up, I usually am able to grip onto a piece with the pliers and rotate it out.
I've heard you can use potatoes.

Caged Great · 02-25-2007, 05:38 PM

The potato method works good

ken0042 · 02-25-2007, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by DuffMan

I usually break the bulb, then stick some needle nose pliers in there. Open the pliers, and rotate. If it screws up, I usually am able to grip onto a piece with the pliers and rotate it out.
I've heard you can use potatoes.

Yes, but make sure the power is indeed off before trying.

Caged Great · 02-25-2007, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ken0042

Yes, but make sure the power is indeed off before trying.

You take all the fun out of things.

Burninator · 02-25-2007, 08:59 PM

If the blubs are smaller than usual bulbs and are directional (if that makes sense) then I have changed those before. I just turned them and yanked them out. They usually take a really good tug. But I am not responsible if I'm wrong and your bust your lamp in two.

Shazam · 02-25-2007, 09:44 PM

They're probably a GU10 base. You do the quarter turn and then pull them out.

They're probably halogen bulbs, so when you replace them make sure you don't touch them with your hands - the oil will burn out the bulb real quick.

PYroMaNiaC · 02-25-2007, 11:22 PM

I'd say that you should ask your wife.

Azure · 02-25-2007, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ken0042

Yes, but make sure the power is indeed off before trying.

Its only 110 V.

*I think*

I usually break the bulb off and turn the inside part out with a plier or something. Never heard of the potato method; guess we learn something new everyday.

notoepik · 02-26-2007, 08:03 AM

Gee, I thought this was going to be a thread of *How many _______ does it take to change a lightbulb?* jokes

Like, How many flies does it take to screw in a light bulb?

Just two.

Nufy · 02-26-2007, 08:15 AM

Pretend you are Toronto and have the house spin around you.

The bulb will pop out from the incredible aura that you (Toronto) has projected upon it.