Ecthelion Posted January 2, 2024 Share Posted January 2, 2024 (edited) I’ve dreaded this day. 8 years the bulb lasted from when we built the house. 😬 Edited January 2, 2024 by Ecthelion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyT Posted January 2, 2024 Share Posted January 2, 2024 Set of steps on the landing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted January 2, 2024 Share Posted January 2, 2024 6 minutes ago, TonyT said: Set of steps on the landing? And a plank to the top landing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted January 2, 2024 Share Posted January 2, 2024 Or an offset set part on the landing part on the top flight. You might want an assistant to hold them if you are not steady on a ladder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saveasteading Posted January 2, 2024 Share Posted January 2, 2024 If the chain is long, it might pull across to a favourable position. 4 minutes ago, ProDave said: You might want an assistant to hold them definitely, regardless of your steadiness. The ladder moving is more worrying and distracting. has anyone used one of those multi-position ladders? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbeard Posted January 2, 2024 Share Posted January 2, 2024 For the future what about a 'slinky' cable and a chain so that you can hook the fitting off and get it far enough for you to do the bulb change on the landing - then hook it back on? Sky-hooks are a good, but somewhat less serious, possibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted January 2, 2024 Share Posted January 2, 2024 38 minutes ago, saveasteading said: If the chain is long, it might pull across to a favourable position. definitely, regardless of your steadiness. The ladder moving is more worrying and distracting. has anyone used one of those multi-position ladders? Not that sort, but I have owned and used a "3 way ladder" for years. It has been solid, stable, dependable and very versatile. Several people have told me how unsafe they are, but I disagree. Something similar, but not identical to this one. https://www.screwfix.com/p/mac-allister-2-section-3-way-aluminium-combination-ladder-2-6m/4165x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted January 2, 2024 Share Posted January 2, 2024 Fit wall lights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted January 2, 2024 Share Posted January 2, 2024 55 minutes ago, SteamyTea said: Fit wall lights So how do they remove the existing ceiling light 🤷♂️. Not what the OP is asking. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted January 2, 2024 Share Posted January 2, 2024 51 minutes ago, joe90 said: remove the existing ceiling light 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Ambrose Posted January 2, 2024 Share Posted January 2, 2024 Is that the beginning of a joke? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeGrahamT21 Posted January 2, 2024 Share Posted January 2, 2024 Light bulb removal tool? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/166489861049?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=sjounk96tlg&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=SHn2lQD2QEu&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted January 2, 2024 Share Posted January 2, 2024 8 minutes ago, MikeGrahamT21 said: Light bulb removal tool? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/166489861049?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=sjounk96tlg&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=SHn2lQD2QEu&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Oooooo a new gadget ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Ambrose Posted January 3, 2024 Share Posted January 3, 2024 How many Buildhub members does it take to change a light bulb? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted January 3, 2024 Share Posted January 3, 2024 21 minutes ago, Alan Ambrose said: How many Buildhub members does it take to change a light bulb? It depends, the lightbulb will want to be changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joth Posted January 3, 2024 Share Posted January 3, 2024 39 minutes ago, Alan Ambrose said: How many Buildhub members does it take to change a light bulb? A: Zero. If you're not doing it yourself, it's not self build. A: Three. One to change the bulb, two to bitch about the architect that put it there. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S2D2 Posted January 3, 2024 Share Posted January 3, 2024 1 hour ago, Alan Ambrose said: How many Buildhub members does it take to change a light bulb? Not sure, I'll let you know when I get round to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted January 3, 2024 Share Posted January 3, 2024 8 minutes ago, S2D2 said: round to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Ambrose Posted January 3, 2024 Share Posted January 3, 2024 A. One professional to tell you how to do it. Then 6 other people to talk about CDM, thermal bridging, decrement delay, weather compensation, brexit, air tightness, the low standard of contractors today, J Harris's spreadsheet, Loxone, Wagner sprayers and a few other unrelated subjects. Finally ... 2 or 3 more just treating the whole thing as a joke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted January 3, 2024 Share Posted January 3, 2024 16 minutes ago, Alan Ambrose said: whole thing as a joke The SEP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonD Posted January 3, 2024 Share Posted January 3, 2024 15 hours ago, saveasteading said: has anyone used one of those multi-position ladders? I don't really like to multi-position ones but I have a Little Giant Velocity ladder which is brilliant: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted January 3, 2024 Share Posted January 3, 2024 I used to have a couple of these in different sizes and found them invaluable for working on stairs. https://www.screwfix.com/p/mac-allister-4-section-aluminium-folding-ladder-with-platform-3-30m/602kk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecthelion Posted January 3, 2024 Author Share Posted January 3, 2024 Thanks everyone. Lots of food for thought here. Will keep you updated!!! 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saveasteading Posted January 3, 2024 Share Posted January 3, 2024 Photos! Faces pixellated of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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