JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
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While this may sound like the beginnig of a bad joke, I cannot for the
life of me, unscrew one of the burned out bulbs in my bathroom. When
we cought the house all bulbs were already in place. Someone must have
screwed this particular bulb in slightly misaligned. I've tried, but I
am afraid to break the bulb or shatter it in my hand.

Does anybody have any tricks on how to unscrew a stuck bulb?

It's on my wife's side, so no need to hurry

Thanks,
Chris
Nashville
USA


The base of the bulb may have corroded a bit from bathroom humidity. Turn
off the circuit breaker, not just the switch. Surround the bulb with a thick
plastic bag, like a Zip Lock. Tap the bulb to break it, leaving just the
base. Using needle nose pliers, bend the metal base inward on two sides,
then grab the metal with the pliers and unscrew it. Safety goggles are a
good idea, if you're looking up at a ceiling fixture.

Worked like a charm. I was hoping that I would not have to break the
bulb, but I guess not. The zip-lock back worked wonderfully.

I appreciate your help.

Chris