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Bulb Base Stuck in Fixture

07:02AM | 12/24/99

Member Since: 12/23/99
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Bulb Base Stuck in Fixture

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While trying to remove a bulb from an old outdoor light fixture, the bulb broke, and the metal base stayed in the fixture. Any ideas on how to get it out of there?

Wick

08:50AM | 12/25/99

Hi Rosalie, first cut the power to that fixture then using needle nose pliers grasp the metal base and simply turn, it should come out very easily. Good luck!

08:57PM | 12/26/99

Member Since: 10/10/98
34 lifetime posts

As a potentially safer way, try using a potato. Simply find one with a fairly small end, and push that end into the socket. Then twist as if it were a light bulb.

Unlike pliers, you won’t be risking bending any of the light fixture.

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