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How Do You Remove A Broken Lightbulb With A Potato?

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How Do You Remove A Broken Lightbulb With A Potato?

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Glass breaks and a broken light bulb still screwed into a light fixture is a safety hazard. Many people have heard of using a potato to get the light bulb out of the socket but have never tried it. It’s a simple way to ensure all the glass and wires are out safely. Use knife to cut the potato in half. Think about the size of your hand and choose a potato that you find manageable because this will be your handle for unscrewing the light bulb. Cut the power to the light fixture that the light bulb is stuck inside. Either unplug the light from the wall or extension cord or turn off power at the main power supply. This is usually located in the basement or attic of a house. Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from broken glass. If the broken light bulb is above your head be extra careful. Put on gloves and using your hand, push the potato into the exposed wiring and glass of the broken bulb. Be sure that the potato is nicely wedged onto the bulb as you want the bulb to turn, not the p

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