The other day I asked Do Light Bulb Changers Work?
Well, they do. I went to Home Depot Sunday and picked up the Bayco Light Bulb Changer Kit, which was on sale for $19.
I attached the piece you see on the left of the image to the pole. I inserted an energy efficient light bulb in the gripper and lifted it to the base. I then pushed it in, screwed the bulb and noticed it turned on. I did not want to get electrocuted, so I tried to reach the switch to turn it off while holding the pole.
It did not work, so I tried letting the pole hang from the bulb while I run to the switch and turn it off. I tried that and the pole fell, but I caught the pole before it hit the floor. I then switched off the light, which I thought was off originally, and tighten the bulb.
It worked well.
What was the difference? It came with a smaller gripper that held the bulb in place. I did not have to use the suction piece, which simply did not work.
We now have light!


Comments
WOW cool
NOW U HAVE LIGHTS
CONGRATS TO U FOR THAT
NOW RETURN IT U DONT NEED IT FOR ONOTHER 2 YEARS LOL
Posted by: lights | November 5, 2007 11:17 AM
'I inserted an energy efficient light bulb'
good for you ! and well done ;)
Posted by: Setimika | November 5, 2007 2:36 PM
Barry;
That contraption looks like something Rube Goldberg would be proud of!
Posted by: Barry G. | November 5, 2007 11:15 PM
I was seething 2 minutes ago about my equally ridiculous attempt at the BB&B bulb changer. I'm so glad i quickly found your blog and solution. I'm off to Home Depot tomorrow.
Thanks!!
Posted by: chris | November 13, 2007 6:15 PM