How do you remove lightbulb that broke off in light socket?
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While trying to remove our burnt out light bulb in our yard light fixture, the bulb broke and is still in the socket. How do we remove this without getting cut?
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Potato, that's what I remember. Here's what I found on the net:
First, make sure the light switch is turned off. Use gloves, eye protection and a pair of pliers to break away any remaining glass. Cut the potato in half, firmly press it against the socket and begin twisting counter-clockwise. The potato should grip the base of the bulb and turn it while the socket remains still.
Unplug the lamp, then use a potato cut in half... But if I am out of potatoes, I usually will use a pair of needle nose pliers.
If this is a light fixture (rather than a lamp) , witch off the circuit breaker or fuse prior to trying any of the above methods.
The ladies have it. First rule of thumb is be safe and make sure that outlet is off!
I use the needle nose pliers too, but I use a pair that have rubber on the handles (the rubber does not conduct the electricity) and turn off the light of course.
Unplug. Use a needle-nosed pliers to bend in the edge in one place and grasp the metal to turn it out.