hockeymom 2 Report post Posted December 11, 2006 Ok, as much as it pains me... and believe me, it causes me pain to ask this question because this is such a dumb "person with breasts" question.I've broken the lightbulb in my laundryroom - but the holder (?) cap (?) and the filament are still in place - and still working. How do I get that sucker out of there? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazedHockeyDad 0 Report post Posted December 11, 2006 Find the electrical panel, kill the power to the circuit that feeds the light, then use some needlenose plyers to rotate whats left of the base until it comes out. If you can't tell what circuit feeds the light, and don't want to get a shock, kill the power to the entire house and use a flashlight to perform the above procedure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drewhunz 3 Report post Posted December 11, 2006 Ok, as much as it pains me... and believe me, it causes me pain to ask this question because this is such a dumb "person with breasts" question.I've broken the lightbulb in my laundryroom - but the holder (?) cap (?) and the filament are still in place - and still working. How do I get that sucker out of there?Cut the fuse like said above. However slice a potato in half and jam it into the light socket. Twist and not only will the bulb be out, but you'll also have mountains of curly fries ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest OSTOR Report post Posted December 11, 2006 no no no you got it all wrong,You kill the electrical take a potato then oush it into it and screw it out.Works like a charm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drewhunz 3 Report post Posted December 11, 2006 no no no you got it all wrong,You kill the electrical take a potato then oush it into it and screw it out.Works like a charmRead it again, that's what I said. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest OSTOR Report post Posted December 11, 2006 ah yes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hockeymom 2 Report post Posted December 11, 2006 That's ok... "hear it twice, do it right for once". oh no, that's "measure twice, cut once"Thanks guys! Wonder if the kid wants fries for dinner? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LegoDoom 0 Report post Posted December 11, 2006 Being as it's the laundry room, I'm guessing there's only one switch to the light. Just turn the switch to off... killing the circuit breaker isn't necessary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mack 44 Report post Posted December 11, 2006 What a waste of a potato. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DamnLocust 0 Report post Posted December 11, 2006 What a waste of a potato.HALF a potato. the other half is still perfectly fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hockeymom 2 Report post Posted December 11, 2006 What a waste of a potato.HALF a potato. the other half is still perfectly fine.Eh, po-ta-to, po-tat-o... as long as I et the darn thing out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drewhunz 3 Report post Posted December 11, 2006 What a waste of a potato.Sorry, you as well as Allsomkenopancake can use a sweet potato. Didn't wanna bring up any dark memories. Where the hell have you been anyways? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dante2004 0 Report post Posted December 11, 2006 Without the bulb as protection, the filament should burn out pretty quick (overheat). If this happens, there is still a voltage potential between the electrodes (you can still get shocked)...so still use the potato method / turn break off method mentioned above. *** I wouldn't trust the switch, because depending on how your electrician wired the light, you could still get shocked. Play it safe, kill the breaker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alias81 0 Report post Posted December 11, 2006 Find the electrical panel, kill the power to the circuit that feeds the light, then use some needlenose plyers to rotate whats left of the base until it comes out. If you can't tell what circuit feeds the light, and don't want to get a shock, kill the power to the entire house and use a flashlight to perform the above procedure.Ahhh, Needle nose pliers...Is there anything they can't do? B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mack 44 Report post Posted December 12, 2006 What a waste of a potato.Sorry, you as well as Allsomkenopancake can use a sweet potato. Didn't wanna bring up any dark memories. Where the hell have you been anyways?Spent a couple of weeks in Hawaii playing the role of 'fork in a microwave' on as many beaches as I could. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drewhunz 3 Report post Posted December 12, 2006 What a waste of a potato.Sorry, you as well as Allsomkenopancake can use a sweet potato. Didn't wanna bring up any dark memories. Where the hell have you been anyways?Spent a couple of weeks in Hawaii playing the role of 'fork in a microwave' on as many beaches as I could.You're sleeping standing up aren't you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mack 44 Report post Posted December 12, 2006 Naw, only got it on one spot between my shoulder blades that I didn't even notice discomfort till warm water hit it and reduced me to a baby. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drewhunz 3 Report post Posted December 12, 2006 Naw, only got it on one spot between my shoulder blades that I didn't even notice discomfort till warm water hit it and reduced me to a baby.I can't believe that an Irish dude living in Alaska of all places only managed to get a little sunburn. You didn't do what Conan O'Brien did and wear the one piece swimming suit from the 20's in the ocean did you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mack 44 Report post Posted December 12, 2006 The Swedish in me gave me my nice khaki-ish tan.No, I looked for something really old school like that but the best I could do was a one-strap Andre the Giant number. Seeing the pills that snug did nothing for my ego. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drewhunz 3 Report post Posted December 12, 2006 The Swedish in me gave me my nice khaki-ish tan.No, I looked for something really old school like that but the best I could do was a one-strap Andre the Giant number. Seeing the pills that snug did nothing for my ego.Refer to my signature for a reaction. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LkptTiger 1 Report post Posted December 12, 2006 Disturbing.Conversations like these make me thankful that I've got myself some Italian heritage - it's nearly impossible for me to be burned - I actually can't remember the last time I was; or if I EVER was... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mack 44 Report post Posted December 12, 2006 But I won't ever have to shave my back, burned as it may be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LkptTiger 1 Report post Posted December 12, 2006 You know, that's weird - I'm probably the least-hairy Italian on the face of the earth. I'm eighteen-years-old, I shave every-other or every third day (and it's not even like I'd actually grow anything resembling a beard - it's spotty and scummy-looking if I let it go - it's actually a little embarrassing) and there isn't a hint of hair on my chest or back. I've actually started to wonder what might be wrong with me...lol.My ass, however, is another story entirely. I think I'm going to have to get it waxed... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mack 44 Report post Posted December 12, 2006 That just means you're a Wonder Bread Italian mwahah. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LkptTiger 1 Report post Posted December 12, 2006 *Shakes head* I'm going to have to stop posting in threads in which you have already "made your mark." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
