How to Change a Light-bulb
Changing a light bulb is almost as easy as falling off a ladder. However, you shouldn't be in danger of falling off a ladder when you change a light bulb. Follow these tips for safety and efficiency.
- If a light fixture is too high for you to reach, use the right ladder to change the light bulb. You want a sturdy and safe ladder, preferably with a platform and rails
- If you are afraid of heights, do not change the light bulb yourself. You can't safely change a light bulb if you are shaking at the top of the ladder. Swallow your pride and ask for help.
- When changing a light bulb, remove any surrounding globes or shades. This is a good time to wash and dry any dirty or dusty light fixtures. Never replace a light bulb without cleaning the surrounding area.
- If you are changing more than one bulb at a time, remove each fixture separately so that they will not be mixed up. Similar glass globes or other enclosures are not always interchangeable.
- If there are any damaged or missing parts, replace them while you are changing the light bulb. For example, a glass globe may be missing a screw. Replace the screw to prevent the globe from falling.
- Check the wattage before you install the replacement bulb. You don't want a dimly lit kitchen or an overly bright bedroom. For safety reasons, you shouldn't exceed the recommended wattage for any particular lamp or light fixture.
- Always make sure the light is switched off before removing and replacing a bulb.
- If the light bulb is broken, you must shut the main fuse prior to removing it. Never stick your fingers in a light socket to remove a broken bulb.
- Here's a tip to remove broken bulbs that are stuck. Cut a potato in half and push the sliced edge of the potato into the light socket. Twist and remove the broken light bulb. Make sure the light socket is completely and totally dry before putting in the new bulb. And don't forget tip#8, the electricity must be switched off at the main fusebox prior to attempting to unscrew the broken bulb.
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- Above all else, always be safe.
- Never use a bulb with higher wattage than recommended by the manufacturer.
- Always shut electrical power to the device prior to removing a broken bulb.