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  1. 11-14-2012, 08:45 PM #1
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    Default Is there a "correct" way to remove a light bulb?

    For 26 yrs, I have replaced light bulbs in our present home when they go bad. Then 1 day this summer we had a lady come over and help with some odd jobs in the house. She twisted off 3 bulb bases in the sockets in one day. All I can figure out that caused this, is, that I put inward pressure on the bulb while screwing out. Is it common removal procedure to just grab the bulb and turn left? I told my wife that I was 0 for 26 years and 2 women were 3 messed up in 1 day. She really did not think that was funny! LOL Ken Sweet
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  4. 11-14-2012, 08:49 PM #2
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    Default Re: Is there a "correct" way to remove a light bulb?

    I bet she was trying to hold the light bulb in place and rotate the house.

    Did the bulbs or sockets show signs of oxidization?
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    Default Re: Is there a "correct" way to remove a light bulb?

    Lefty losey? But a potato stuck in the base after the bulb portion will remove the base most of the time, but pliers needed if that won't work.
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    Default Re: Is there a "correct" way to remove a light bulb?

    Quote Originally Posted by Pete Judd View Post
    but pliers needed if that won't work.
    Just be sure it's off first!!!
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    Default Re: Is there a "correct" way to remove a light bulb?

    Was she blonde?
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    Default Re: Is there a "correct" way to remove a light bulb?

    I don't know if this is relevant, but I wipe the bulb screw base with WD40 before I install it. Over the years I've had a couple bulbs be heck to remove. Now there is no problems and no squeaking when their going in or out.
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    Default Re: Is there a "correct" way to remove a light bulb?

    No signs of oxidation. The potato and wd-40 are a good idea, however, I used a pair of snap ring pliers to remove. She was blonde for sure. Ken Sweet
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    Quote Originally Posted by sweettractors View Post
    She was blonde for sure. Ken Sweet
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    Default Re: Is there a "correct" way to remove a light bulb?

    What? No one blamed the "Chinese" bulb!
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    Default Re: Is there a "correct" way to remove a light bulb?

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    What? No one blamed the "Chinese" bulb!
    The bulbs had Sylvania on them? Maybe China or Japan has bought that name also? Ken Sweet
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