OT: tool to change chandelier style light bulbs on a second story light fixture?

[Ranger Dan]

my house has a foyer that is open to the second floor above the stairs. There is a light fixture hanging from the ceiling that has some burned out bulbs, but we can’t use a ladder to reach because of the stairs. Home Depot and Lowe’s sell a tool to change light bulbs, but only works for bulbs oriented down like recessed lights. We have multiple candle like bulbs oriented upward towards the ceiling.

Do any of you have similar lights and/or know of a long handled tool to change lightbulbs?

 

[psuro]

Do you have a landing at the top is the stairs? I have similar fixture and from my landing I can use my 7 iron to pull the fixture close enough to change the bulbs

Quite honestly it’s pribably the best use of my 7 iron.

 

[Op2]

my house has a foyer that is open to the second floor above the stairs. There is a light fixture hanging from the ceiling that has some burned out bulbs, but we can’t use a ladder to reach because of the stairs. Home Depot and Lowe’s sell a tool to change light bulbs, but only works for bulbs oriented down like recessed lights. We have multiple candle like bulbs oriented upward towards the ceiling.

Do any of you have similar lights and/or know of a long handled tool to change lightbulbs?

Wow, that must be tough. I had one that did point down, not up like yours, and I borrowed that tool from someone and even though I'm not very handy, I was able to get the burned out bulb out and put a new one in. I was pretty proud of myself. But if bulb points upwards? That sounds damn near impossible. I think if it were me I'd notice that before buying the house and then not buy the house or at least insist the sellers put new LED bulbs in before I bought it.

 

[Vic Vaselino]

my house has a foyer that is open to the second floor above the stairs. There is a light fixture hanging from the ceiling that has some burned out bulbs, but we can’t use a ladder to reach because of the stairs. Home Depot and Lowe’s sell a tool to change light bulbs, but only works for bulbs oriented down like recessed lights. We have multiple candle like bulbs oriented upward towards the ceiling.

Do any of you have similar lights and/or know of a long handled tool to change lightbulbs?

My brother-in-law is a tool, I think he can help you.

 

[johnmpsu]

my house has a foyer that is open to the second floor above the stairs. There is a light fixture hanging from the ceiling that has some burned out bulbs, but we can’t use a ladder to reach because of the stairs. Home Depot and Lowe’s sell a tool to change light bulbs, but only works for bulbs oriented down like recessed lights. We have multiple candle like bulbs oriented upward towards the ceiling.

Do any of you have similar lights and/or know of a long handled tool to change lightbulbs?

I have the same problem. Really hoping somebody has an answer.

 

[ClarkstonMark]

the answer is to rent scaffolds with a plank across to one of the stairs.
or call a handyman, generally they prefer to come when you are working and wife is home alone

 

[Ranger Dan]

Do you have a landing at the top is the stairs? I have similar fixture and from my landing I can use my 7 iron to pull the fixture close enough to change the bulbs

Quite honestly it’s pribably the best use of my 7 iron.

Good thought, but wouldn’t reach all of them.

 

[Ranger Dan]

I have the same problem. Really hoping somebody has an answer.

This is the best option we’ve found
HighLight Chandelier Light Bulb Changer for High Ceilings - 6 Foot Telescoping Extension Pole with Sticky Bulb Grabber for Upward and Downward Facing Bulbs - For Candelabra Bulbs Only Amazon product ASIN B01N4OQP7T

 

[Dave-97]

I found that if you never turn the light on, the bulbs last forever.

 

[PSU Mike]

Drone.

 

[81b&w]

Get a bunch of helium balloons and

 

[Uh Clem]

I had an electrician install a motor and winch in the attic and a wall switch at the top of the stairs. We lower it to five feet to clean or change bulbs.

 

[Agoodnap]

Here's a solution to build a platform very easily. I've used this method several times.

 

[psuro]

You could just sell the house and buy a rancher. That’s always an option.

 

[Ranger Dan]

Here's a solution to build a platform very easily. I've used this method several times.

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That is interesting. In my case I would have to span about 10 feet. Could work though.

 

[PSUFBFAN]

Good thought, but wouldn’t reach all of them.

Well then, try your 3 iron.

 

[CoolBean]

this is how you do it,

 

[CoolBean]

 

[harbest]

 

[Ranger Dan]

I’ll bet your spouse came up with that idea... and increased your life insurance policy on the same day.

 

[Agoodnap]

That is interesting. In my case I would have to span about 10 feet. Could work though.

2x6 is still good for 10 feet, just put them on 16" or less centers and cover with a 4x8 sheet. Make sure to bias it toward the end that you'll be getting onto the platform so that you're less likely to step through and hurt yourself.

 

[ILLINOISLION]

I’ll bet your spouse came up with that idea... and increased your life insurance policy on the same day.

Just a guess.....but the next pic probably would have shown Mrs Bean up on the ladder with Cool holding one of the two ladders.

 

[bobolink1]

my house has a foyer that is open to the second floor above the stairs. There is a light fixture hanging from the ceiling that has some burned out bulbs, but we can’t use a ladder to reach because of the stairs. Home Depot and Lowe’s sell a tool to change light bulbs, but only works for bulbs oriented down like recessed lights. We have multiple candle like bulbs oriented upward towards the ceiling.

Do any of you have similar lights and/or know of a long handled tool to change lightbulbs?

However you do it, you may have to do it only once if you use high-end LED bulbs and avoid turning it on. (Assuming it is not fully enclosed.)
https://luxreview.com/article/2015/08/reality-check-this-led-lamp-has-a-life-of-50-000-hours

 

[Nitt1300]

have the help change bulbs- who cares how they do it?

 

[rudedude]

 

[Nitwit97]

my house has a foyer that is open to the second floor above the stairs. There is a light fixture hanging from the ceiling that has some burned out bulbs, but we can’t use a ladder to reach because of the stairs. Home Depot and Lowe’s sell a tool to change light bulbs, but only works for bulbs oriented down like recessed lights. We have multiple candle like bulbs oriented upward towards the ceiling.

Do any of you have similar lights and/or know of a long handled tool to change lightbulbs?

Just ask your butler to take care of it for you.

 

[Nitt1300]

 

[Ranger Dan]

Yes, that looks similar, only mine is larger and is more opulent, with gold everywhere...