changing light bulbs

On the one I sent you turn first (counter clockwise...I think) and then pull up. I do have the other light all checked out now if you still want it.
 
Thanks a bunch Paul, I will try it when I get back to my office. As for the second light, I'm OK now.
 
If it uses those BTL/BTN type lamps (sounds like it if you're struggling) - those things can be a b*tch and a half. When I change lamps, I carefully splat a little WD40 into the socket. Makes a big difference. Just don't get it on the bulb, wipe it off the innards, etc. I've never had a problem with it smelling or smoking, even on a 750.
 
When I was young and stupid, I once squirted a good blast of WD-40 into the motor of an electric drill that was making a nasty amount of noise. The next time I pulled the trigger, there was a loud pop and two jets of flame shot out from the rear vents of the drill a couple of feet on either side! It probably would have been OK if I'd waited a few minutes for the volatile solvents to flash off, but as it comes straight from the can, be forewarned that WD-40 is almost explosively flammable.

- Greg
 
LOL. Would like to have seen that.

I've done enough dumb things over the years it's hard to pick one out.

Q. How many electrics does it take to change a light bulb?
A. They're not bulbs they're globes.
 
There's a video on youtube of guys filling super-soakers with WD-40, pumping them up and affixing birthday candles near the nozzle. Made some amazing flame throwers - I mean, VERY close to the real thing as far as the appearance and size of the flame goes.

One would hope there's a world-class burn center in their city though. I was terrified of my son finding that video...
 
There are still globes out there. There are lamps. And there are bulbs. Depending on the type you use, all those names can apply.

Important, especially on a Medium Prefocus base or bi-post, where you have to lay hands on the bulb to remove it, is to not touch the glass with your bare hands. New lamps will come with foam or paper and some even include a wipe. Handle the lamp with this included wrapping to keep the oils from your fingers from getting onto the lamp. These oils will cause the glass to blister and fail.

Blistered lamps are not eligible for return if they fail.
 
Erik Olson said:
Blistered lamps are not eligible for return if they fail.
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To add to Erik's post, it's wise to keep a stash of those little alcohol wipes in your lighting kit for those times you do mistakenly touch the glass. It's standard practice to wipe down HMI globes after fitting them into heads, especially rental units where you don't know how they were previously handled.
 
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I've got a plastic utility case, kind of like a big brief case, with foam cut for my various swap-out bulbs (my fresnels and open lights get swapped often for wattage).

I keep a pair of those jeweler's cotton gloves in it. Super handy and better than juggling a scrap of paper. Got a few wipes in there as well. Recommended!
 
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