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(More customer reviews)I have about 10 pot lights in my kitchen, and probably a dozen more throughout my house. I also have 10' ceilings. I'm of an age where climbing up a ladder to change bulbs isn't exactly my favorite activity. I decided to give Mr. Long Arm a try after reading the reviews here.
One burned out bulb -- 10 minutes later, the new bulb was in place, and there were no bulb casualties.
The trick, I think, is to make sure the vacuum seal isn't compromised. The suction cup "head" has about a 1/4" "give" with the pole. When the head is "out," it exposes a tiny hole that allows air to break the vacuum seal. In the "in" position, the seal is intact, and the bulb is held tightly. I found that if I "pulled" on the pole at anytime during the screw/unscrew operation, the vacuum seal would break, and the bulb would be loose. The trick, then, is to maintain some pressure on the bulb/socket by pushing slightly until you're ready to release the bulb, then pull back slightly to open the vacuum seal. It doesn't take much pressure -- just enough to keep the suction head from moving into the "out" position.
I tried this out by removing and reinstalling a couple of good bulbs, and that's how it seems to work. It might take a bit of practice to get the hang of it, but it will be well worth it.
I'm gradually switching all my bulbs over to compact flourescents, and this will be a big help in allowing me to swap them out safely. No more climbing up on ladders!
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Change bulbs without a ladder. Pole extends to six feet in height. Fast, safe, easy.
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