Uh oh, light bulb problem
#1
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Made a boo-boo and picked my FW up incorrectly. Next thing I know there's a bulb (or part of one) in my hand, the rest in the socket.
Now, what do I do? I've attached a pic to show my dilemma.
thanks,
Renate
Now, what do I do? I've attached a pic to show my dilemma.
thanks,
Renate
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First, unplug it! I have only tried this with a broken regular light bulb but I used my needle nose pliers but instead of trying to grasp anything, I put the points down into the socket inside the metal ring and opened them so they pressed against the metal ring sides. I then slowly turned the pliers (keeping them up against the sides) and was able to turn the bottom out of the light socket.
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I have had this happen and got it out with needle nose pliers. Pink Pearl erasers have been used by others. Please replace this with a new LED bulb. They are encased in silicone, which is somewhat forgiving in the same situation and twice as bright. They are available on Ebay. The price is going down as they come into mass production. They are under $10. I changed all my machines over. Now these old eyes can see better.
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Yay! I got it out!!! Used the needle nosed pliers and it practically fell out. My pink pearl eraser was too big
Thank you all! Yes, I had planned to get an LED bulb because I like a LOT of light. And, no, it wasn't plugged in.
Thanks to all!
Thank you all! Yes, I had planned to get an LED bulb because I like a LOT of light. And, no, it wasn't plugged in.
Thanks to all!
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