How the heck am I supposed to change the light bulbs in this chandelier? - Page 1

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - How the heck am I supposed to change the light bulbs in this chandelier? (Page 1 of 4)

Posted: 11/11/2017 3:27:55 PM EDT

(without spending a zillion dollars on a giant ladder or scaffolding)

Edit: Yes I own a ladder. No, it isn’t tall enough.

Front entryway, stupid McMansion. Chandelier is probably 15ft up and I'd have to reach up and over the top because the bulbs are only accessible from the top.

I had to duct tape my camera to a long extendable pole and hold it over the chandelier to get some video of what the bulbs inside look like.

I looked around online but I don't see a device I could control from the floor that would remotely unscrew these bulbs.

Posted: 11/11/2017 3:29:45 PM EDT

[#1]

Jump? Call a electrician? Buy a ladder?

Posted: 11/11/2017 3:30:01 PM EDT

[#2]

It doesnt have a switch to drop the light down to the first floor?

Posted: 11/11/2017 3:30:25 PM EDT

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I'm not Superman.

Posted: 11/11/2017 3:30:49 PM EDT

[#4]

I had the same situation a while back. Turns out I have a buddy that has the biggest size Little Giant ladder. Ask around.

Posted: 11/11/2017 3:31:21 PM EDT

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You must have missed the part about how this is a McMansion, not an actual mansion.

Posted: 11/11/2017 3:31:32 PM EDT

[#6]

Buy an extension ladder. You need one anyway.

Posted: 11/11/2017 3:31:59 PM EDT

[#7]

Don't replace them, just buy a new fixture that has fresh bulbs.

Posted: 11/11/2017 3:32:14 PM EDT

[#8]

Extension ladder is your answer. Maybe harbor freight? Folding extension type - $80-90.

Unless there is a remote lowering setup you don't know about.

Posted: 11/11/2017 3:33:54 PM EDT

[#9]

Shotgun that fucking thing right out of the ski. Chandeliers are pretentious anyway.

Posted: 11/11/2017 3:34:03 PM EDT

[#10]

You need a boom lift.

Posted: 11/11/2017 3:34:07 PM EDT

[#11]

Blast it with a shotgun. When it falls to the floor change the bulbs and re-hang it.

eta: beat

Posted: 11/11/2017 3:34:18 PM EDT

[#12]

Ladder, that shit needs to be cleaned anyways... Once it's been seen, it can't be unseen

Posted: 11/11/2017 3:36:24 PM EDT

[#13]

scissor lift

Posted: 11/11/2017 3:39:20 PM EDT

[#14]

Whatever you do, replace them with LEDs. You won't need to replace them ever again.

Posted: 11/11/2017 3:40:27 PM EDT

[#15]

~~One of these and a regular ladder~~. Never mind, you won't be able to reach it from above

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Posted: 11/11/2017 3:40:48 PM EDT

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Bingo.

Posted: 11/11/2017 3:41:37 PM EDT

[#17]

Buy two ladders, have a buddy help you out, innovate/adapt and overcome...

Posted: 11/11/2017 3:41:47 PM EDT

[#18]

Ladder to reach that sheetrock portico-thing, then pull the chain to you.

You don't own a ladder?

Posted: 11/11/2017 3:44:20 PM EDT

[#19]

rent a ladder if you don't have one that tall. or buy one. doubt the center piece turns to take the glass out from the bottom.

Posted: 11/11/2017 3:46:32 PM EDT

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scissor lift will reach if it has the room to maneuver but they have a happen of fucking up trim on the floor and such.

Posted: 11/11/2017 3:47:16 PM EDT

[#21]

Go in the attic above and pull the fixture to you.

Posted: 11/11/2017 3:51:15 PM EDT

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I was thinking of using the window, but your way works too.

Posted: 11/11/2017 3:53:23 PM EDT

[#23]

I'll bet a monkey hanging on to the end of a long pole could get up there and change the bulb.

Is there anyplace local that rents monkeys?

Posted: 11/11/2017 3:53:48 PM EDT

[#24]

Grappling hook

Posted: 11/11/2017 3:55:35 PM EDT

[#25]

If you have about 87 railroad ties, you could probably build an adequate cribbing system.

Posted: 11/11/2017 3:57:38 PM EDT

[#26]

If you are anything like the first time/new home owners/buyers around here, these are some popular options:

A: Call the builder and demand they replace your fixture and bulbs as this home is new to you and you shouldn't be expected to maintain it yourself.

B: Call the fire department, they have ladders....

C: Prove to the world your unpreparedness and incompetence of changing a lightbulb.

Your move OP.

Posted: 11/11/2017 3:58:24 PM EDT

[#27]

Burn house down,build new house with lower fixtures

Posted: 11/11/2017 3:58:48 PM EDT

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I looked around online but I don't see a device I could control from the floor that would remotely unscrew these bulbs.

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Light bulb changer for elderly

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBuU0NmUnmc

Posted: 11/11/2017 4:00:35 PM EDT

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Posted: 11/11/2017 4:00:35 PM EDT

[#30]

Genie lift

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You can probably find one to rent.

Posted: 11/11/2017 4:01:19 PM EDT

[#31]

Skyhook.
They are in the aisle with the wire stretchers.

Posted: 11/11/2017 4:01:59 PM EDT

[#32]

Human pyramid.

Posted: 11/11/2017 4:02:33 PM EDT

[#33]

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~~One of these and a regular ladder~~. Never mind, you won't be able to reach it from above

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The tricky part is the angle.

Posted: 11/11/2017 4:02:37 PM EDT

[#34]

It's the only way.

Posted: 11/11/2017 4:03:14 PM EDT

[#35]

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Werner-12-ft-Fiberglass-300-lb-Type-IA-Step-Ladder/3043105

Posted: 11/11/2017 4:03:25 PM EDT

[#36]

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Shut up and take my money!

Posted: 11/11/2017 4:05:45 PM EDT

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Genie lift

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You can probably find one to rent.

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This. AWP 20 will fit in a pick up bed. Can suck to get up stairs, though.

Posted: 11/11/2017 4:05:50 PM EDT

[#38]

Has anyone mentioned using a ladder?

Posted: 11/11/2017 4:05:57 PM EDT

[#39]

Rent a trestle ladder and install LED bulbs

Posted: 11/11/2017 4:05:58 PM EDT

[#40]

Heh, I have one just like that. I have to use an A-Frame ladder to get up to mine because leaning a ladder against the wall doesn't work. I don't have a 12' A-frame ladder, so I have a friend come over and replace them all at once when one goes out. Fortunately he likes heights, whereas I do not.

Posted: 11/11/2017 4:08:58 PM EDT

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Posted: 11/11/2017 4:10:50 PM EDT

[#42]

God forbid a grown man would own a ladder.

Posted: 11/11/2017 4:11:05 PM EDT

[#43]

Do you have a kid? Preferably a small, light one that you can throw.

Posted: 11/11/2017 4:14:18 PM EDT

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Rent a trestle ladder and install LED bulbs
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It doesn't need a heavy trestle ladder (god I hate my trestle ladder, thats one heavy motherfucker). It appears that a 12' A frame (possibly 14 or 16) would be plenty to do the job, or call an electrician. I get calls all the time for this, $140 plus marked up LED bulbs, I'm in and out in 15 minutes from drop cloth to closing the door. Depending on the area, calling an electrician could be considerably cheaper than what I charge and the OP doesn't have to rent a trailer and tie it to the roof of his new Mercedes.

Posted: 11/11/2017 4:14:20 PM EDT

[#45]

When you figure out how to get up there, use LED bulbs so they'll last a long time.

Posted: 11/11/2017 4:16:12 PM EDT

[#46]

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If you are anything like the first time/new home owners/buyers around here, these are some popular options:

A: Call the builder and demand they replace your fixture and bulbs as this home is new to you and you shouldn't be expected to maintain it yourself.

B: Call the fire department, they have ladders....

C: Prove to the world your unpreparedness and incompetence of changing a lightbulb.

Your move OP.

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I'm going to go with D: "Make a tongue-in-cheek thread on arfcom about the absurdity of such a stupid design."

Posted: 11/11/2017 4:16:41 PM EDT

[#47]

Drone

Posted: 11/11/2017 4:16:55 PM EDT

[#48]

That light fixture pretty voluminous. When you need light in your entryway, eschew the switch and pitch a flare up there.

Posted: 11/11/2017 4:17:14 PM EDT

[#49]

Good luck.

I used to work for a home automation company that had a sales/design guy who loved putting in ceiling speakers in locations like that.

All well and good to get wiring there during construction but installing speakers after everybody was done and all the lifts/scaffoldings were gone SUCKED.

Posted: 11/11/2017 4:18:52 PM EDT

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When you figure out how to get up there, use LED bulbs so they'll last a long time.

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That's the plan: get the highest-quality LED bulbs I can find.

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