Removing Broken Light Bulbs

By elise777 from San Jose, CA

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RE: Removing Broken Light Bulbs

I agree with the cut potato. Just cut the potato in half and press the cut side up into what is left of the bulb (the metal part). Slowly turn to unscrew it.

Post by grammyjoan

RE: Removing Broken Light Bulbs

I was going to recommend the potato method too. Tried and tested here too. Glad someone beat me to it :)
Monique

Post by Monique63

RE: Removing Broken Light Bulbs

Just had to say "thank you" for the tip of using a new light bulb to remove the old broken one. It worked perfectly!

Post by jadrey

RE: Removing Broken Light Bulbs

I haven't done this in a while, but here is a way to do it. First disconnect the power to your light, i.e. fuse, breaker etc. That is very important! Do not attempt to do anything before doing this. Take a peeled potato and jam it up into the socket. The potato grabs the piece of light bulb left in there and you should be able to turn it all the way out. Clean the socket well before turning the electricity on again and insert a new light bulb.

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