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Nate V. IA

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I have fixtures with a glass globe surrounding the bulb, the problem is the globe is stuck to the fixture and wont unscrew. Is there a tool made that will apply a little leverage to help unscrew? I've tried using a rubber jar opener and still cant get enough pressure applied, it doesn't help that I'm on a ladder trying to work overhead.

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Nate
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What about wrapping it with rubber inner tube mat'l or use McGivers tool ( Duct Tape) then use an oil filter wrench ? If it still slips , try wrapping a sheet of sandpaper around it & then use the filter wrench . Once you get it off , smear either anti sieze grease or an elecctrical grease on the threads before screwing the globe back on . HTH ! Post back your success story .God bless, Ken
 
Try using a jar wrench.
If you don't have one, their was a bunch of jar wrenches for sale on ebay a few weeks ago.
 
Is it an aluminum fixture? In any event,try spraying some WD-40 or Silicone up into the threads.
There is apparently some corrosion.
 
How many psychiatrists does it take to change a light bulb?

Only one, but the light bulb has to really want to change.
 
A steel band type oil filter wrench with duct tape (as discussed below) is best practice. The steel band applies uniform pressure around the globe, making less point contact.
I would put a LED bulb in that spot to avoid all future thought of changing it. Jim
 
All of the solutions below are good. I would just advise that you not look up at it while you are applying them, unless your are wearing a welding hood.
 
4:10 shotgun at ten feet turn the juice off first safety first ya know -- well really i had one with the same problem and i had to really get after it with a little shaking as i put the pressure on - a little vasiline on the threads will cure the problem for the next time -- good luck
 
Good ideas for getting the glass loose. When you put it back on leave it slightly loose so you don't have the problem again. Do the same thing with fixtures where the glass is held in place by set screws.
 
If all of the good suggestions fail, as a last ditch effort Shoot it out with a .22 using thick wood as a backstop. New globes don't cost much. They're pretty tough and hitting it with a hammer might break the fixture. Jim ps, I am not joking.
 
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