Light Bulb Changer

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DTalos
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Light Bulb Changer

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I am currently using a traditional light bulb changer with a basket that often gets stuck on the conical trim ring. It seems that most light bulb changers have adaptors and kits that feature a basket or a suction. I came across one that has a fixed piece that works for all types of bulbs. Has anyone used it and do you think this design will lessen the possibility of the piece that grabs the bulb getting stuck on the conical trim ring?

https://www.bulbgrabber.com
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DTalos wrote: Thu Jun 24, 2021 4:36 pm I am currently using a traditional light bulb changer with a basket that often gets stuck on the conical trim ring. It seems that most light bulb changers have adaptors and kits that feature a basket or a suction. I came across one that has a fixed piece that works for all types of bulbs. Has anyone used it and do you think this design will lessen the possibility of the piece that grabs the bulb getting stuck on the conical trim ring?

https://www.bulbgrabber.com
Odd...I've never experienced the problem you are having. But since I replaced all of our incandescent bulbs with LED bulbs about four years ago, I haven't used the bulb changer.
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These never worked for me.

I use a ladder, and changed all bulbs to CFLs and now LEDs, and I rarely change
a bulb.
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Bought an aluminum adjustable pole with suction cup similar to this

https://www.amazon.com/STAUBER-Best-Bul ... 251&sr=8-7

30 years ago at a janitorial supply house and have never had a problem unscrewing the bulb. No "cage" to worry about. Just pull on the cord to release the suction gup.
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TexasPE wrote: Thu Jun 24, 2021 5:18 pm Bought an aluminum adjustable pole with suction cup similar to this

https://www.amazon.com/STAUBER-Best-Bul ... 251&sr=8-7

30 years ago at a janitorial supply house and have never had a problem unscrewing the bulb. No "cage" to worry about. Just pull on the cord to release the suction gup.
yup, I use something similar (purchased from HD).
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TexasPE wrote: Thu Jun 24, 2021 5:18 pm Bought an aluminum adjustable pole with suction cup similar to this

https://www.amazon.com/STAUBER-Best-Bul ... 251&sr=8-7

30 years ago at a janitorial supply house and have never had a problem unscrewing the bulb. No "cage" to worry about. Just pull on the cord to release the suction gup.
Good stuff.
Will get one.

Thanks for the link.
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DTalos wrote: Thu Jun 24, 2021 4:36 pm I am currently using a traditional light bulb changer with a basket that often gets stuck on the conical trim ring. It seems that most light bulb changers have adaptors and kits that feature a basket or a suction. I came across one that has a fixed piece that works for all types of bulbs. Has anyone used it and do you think this design will lessen the possibility of the piece that grabs the bulb getting stuck on the conical trim ring?

https://www.bulbgrabber.com
The problem I have with the ones you can get at Lowes or Home Depot is with putting in a new bulb. One needs to pull the device off of the bulb and that tends to pull the fixture right out of the ceiling because the device has such a strong grip on the bulb. I just ordered one of those from bulbgrabber.com. It has a way of loosening the grip so I think it will solve my problem. We'll see!
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