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Review on STAUBER Best Bulb Changer Large by Dewitt Bhattacharya

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Good tool for changing bulbs! 2 small DIY tweaks improve performance

Not a bad tool for removing recessed lighting from high ceilings. The lamp changer is just a fixture, you need a broom or telescopic pole with regular threads to mount it. The suction is actually quite strong on the bulbs I removed, which are glass and have a very smooth surface. My replacement bulbs are plastic bodied LEDs, the surface is "rougher" than glass and doesn't seal as well with the suction cup. Solution: Wipe the surface of each replacement LED bulb with a damp cloth, then attach the suction cup. The moisture noticeably improves the seal and lasts long enough for you to put the lamp there. I recommend practicing on some of the lower onions before moving on to the really high ones. The cord you attach to the wire loop (to release the suction cup) tends to wrap around the rod as you screw the bulbs in/out. This problem can be solved with a piece of tape, tape the long end of the line to the bottom of the rod to keep the line in a "stationary orbit" during operation.

Pros
  • Excellent overall performance
Cons
  • Doubtful