Broken bulbs happen, and I’ve even heard of bulbs falling out of the screw threads after a while. I like the EaseOut bulb extractor, but I figure most Toolmongers will just use a pair of pliers if they can reach the light socket. If the broken bulb is out of reach, though, you might want to pick up this long-reach broken-bulb extractor from Unger.
The metal fork punches into the remaining part of the bulb, which will probably result in falling glass — your guess is as good as mine as to whether the little plastic cup will catch it. But for $10 this could complete your vaulted-ceiling maintenance kit and save you the cost and space of a really big ladder.
Bulb Extractor [Unger]
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Broken Bulb Remover of choice = Half a potato. Turn the power off, jam the flat, cut surface of the potato on to it, twist it out.
Easy, cheap, safe.
Then warn dinner guests to strain the mashed taters with their teeth.
I love the potato solution too, I just can’t reach vaulted ceilings with them.
Just got one of these from Lowes. Used their $10 off coupon, too.
I was working on a house with several broken bulbs in small diameter recessed cans. Even with the power off, it would of been very difficult with a pair of pliers. With this tool, it was a snap.
http://www.amazon.com/Bayco-LBC-600SDL-Bulb-Changer-Pole/dp/B000BQQ7QE/ref=pd_bbs_7?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1214469614&sr=8-7