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lightbulb problem
Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2006 9:40 am
by koan
OK.
This is really dumb but I don't know how to change a lightbulb.
Can someone from the UK please explain this "bayonet" phenomenon?
I've seen how to install the damn things but I've got to take one out now and I'm afraid I'll break it in the fixture. Do I push up then turn? Pull? Turn first? Unlatch the bayonet thingies first?
lightbulb problem
Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2006 9:43 am
by CARLA
Wish I could help you Koan but I have no idea what a "bayonet" thingy is, It sounds dangerous .. be careful..
lightbulb problem
Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2006 9:44 am
by koan
CARLA;495681 wrote: Wish I could help you Koan but I have no idea what a "bayonet" thingy is, It sounds dangerous .. be careful..
Who'd of thunk?
I'm humiliated. Defeated by a lightbulb.
lightbulb problem
Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2006 9:45 am
by Betty Boop
Push up and turn, good luck!!
lightbulb problem
Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2006 9:50 am
by koan
Betty Boop;495685 wrote: Push up and turn, good luck!!
Hooray!
I actually found a video tutorial too!
I was just afraid to push up too hard in case I was doing it wrong. :yh_sweat
How to change a lightbulb
lightbulb problem
Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2006 9:56 am
by Betty Boop
koan;495692 wrote: Hooray!
I actually found a video tutorial too!
I was just afraid to push up too hard in case I was doing it wrong. :yh_sweat
How to change a lightbulb
The video was very enlightening
Come on Brits, how many of you guys turn the electric off at the Mains box to change a light bulb? :-3
lightbulb problem
Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2006 10:05 am
by koan
I turned it off. I don't know about power out here but I'm under the impression it is more dangerous.
lightbulb problem
Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2006 10:08 am
by CARLA
Well now I know, and that cute man can come to my house and change my bulbs anytime..
lightbulb problem
Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2006 10:14 am
by koan
CARLA;495721 wrote: Well now I know, and that cute man can come to my house and change my bulbs anytime..
This could end up being a new euphemism.
"Hey babe, wanna come over to my place and change a few light bulbs?" :yh_whistl
lightbulb problem
Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2006 10:16 am
by CARLA
:wah: I think your right on this Koan and it is officially a euphemism..
[QUOTE]This could end up being a new euphemism.
"Hey babe, wanna come over to my place and change a few light bulbs?" [/QUOTE]
lightbulb problem
Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2006 12:43 pm
by Nomad
This changes everything.
lightbulb problem
Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2006 12:45 pm
by koan
Nomad;495871 wrote: This changes everything.
Are you offering to change my lightbulbs, gnomie? :yh_battin
lightbulb problem
Posted: Mon Dec 25, 2006 3:20 am
by Bez
Betty Boop;495703 wrote: The video was very enlightening
Come on Brits, how many of you guys turn the electric off at the Mains box to change a light bulb?
I don't turn off at the mains, but I do make sure the light switch is OFF...those darned bulbs heat up really quickly. :sneaky:
I've been caught out lately by 'screw in ' bulbs....seems they're becoming more popular and I've ended up with several that don't fit my fittings.....that'll teach me to read the box OR look at the picture on the outside. :rolleyes:
