Safest way to get a broken light bulb out of a ceilin fixture
two of my bulbs blew out in the kitchen, and when I went to change one, it turned, and then stopped. me ( having NO patience) kept unscrewing, the bulb burst, and fell onto the table. the metal thing is STILL in the light fixture. the remaining burned out bulb feels like it's not going to cooperate either ! any suggestions? if you tell me to turn off the breaker, I can do that , but what should I do to get the ring out? can I use a needlenose plier? HELP! you can see I'm not good at this stuff!!!
Gary
Hint: When replacing the lamp (bulb), screw the lamp until it is tight, and then back it out about 1/8 of a turn.
In any case, the potato does work, but not always, and the needle nose pliers will work as well. Just be sure the power is off and that you wear gloves and eye protection as more glass will shatter as it is removed. ...»
Then follow Garys advice to back the bulb out just a bit once you tighten it in. Or choose CFL bulbs that will not overheat and last for many years so you do not have to fool with this again any time soon.