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  • Nov 1, 2007, 07:49 AM
    iblands
    Changing hanging light bulb
    Our front porch light is a hanging light and I cannot find a telescoping pole that will grasp the bulb. When I push up, the fixture moves up. How can I change a bulb on a hanging lamp?
  • Nov 1, 2007, 08:14 AM
    hvac1000
    Ladder works for me.
  • Nov 1, 2007, 08:56 AM
    ballengerb1
    There aren't any ways around this, you need to climb up there. How did you put the bulb in the last time?
  • Nov 1, 2007, 12:48 PM
    iblands
    OK thank you. I can see there is no need gadget that can do that for me. So, I'll find someone to come over and help (with a ladder) LOL
  • Jan 15, 2011, 06:29 AM
    G_Borders
    A lot depends on how high the ceiling is and what is below it. We get a lot of calls to access 18' to 22' ceilings and have found one of the best ways is to use a Little Giant Skyscraper ladder.

    Ours will range from about 12' tall to 21' tall allowing for about a 24' reach.

    These ladders are big, heavy, and expensive about 800.00 – 900.00 and generally takes two men to move them around and set them up. Consequently the service calls are a set at a 350.00 minimum but lower than the cost of setting up scaffolding or an aerial lift.


    G. Borders
    Morth Dallas Contractor
    Www.gborderscontractor.com
  • Jul 13, 2012, 10:17 PM
    janacfair
    I have a large glass off-white dome covered hanging light fixture that attaches to a brass finial and then hangs down from another cover piece that attaches to the top of the ceiling of porch. I thought the glass would eventually unscrew from the finial,
    Or relase with pressure grips but it just keeps spinning. There are 4 tiny screw nuts on the top cover plate, but it doesn't make sense to have the release up there for the bulb. Help?

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