Mr. Long Arm 0976 Smart Bulb Changer Kit and Pole Combo, Three-Six Feet

by Mr. Longarm

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Smart Bulb Changer Combo includes a non-conductive composite 3-6 foot extension pole and a bulb changer kit that includes large, medium and small interchangeable suction cups to change flood light, spot light and incandescent bulbs. Patented quick release design easily breaks suction on bulbs. A lock clip feature keeps handles from loosening during use.

Product Description

Change bulbs without a ladder. Pole extends to six feet in height. Fast, safe, easy.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 41.8 x 14.2 x 4.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000I1C1RG
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 976
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #22,910 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #20 in Home Improvement > Electrical > Light Bulbs > Specialty Light Bulbs > Décor Light Bulbs

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works great - if you follow the directions ...., May 29, 2010

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L. Mountford (Bellingham, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mr. Long Arm 0976 Smart Bulb Changer Kit and Pole Combo, Three-Six Feet (Tools & Home Improvement)

I have about 10 pot lights in my kitchen, and probably a dozen more throughout my house. I also have 10' ceilings. I'm of an age where climbing up a ladder to change bulbs isn't exactly my favorite activity. I decided to give Mr. Long Arm a try after reading the reviews here.

One burned out bulb -- 10 minutes later, the new bulb was in place, and there were no bulb casualties.

The trick, I think, is to make sure the vacuum seal isn't compromised. The suction cup "head" has about a 1/4" "give" with the pole. When the head is "out," it exposes a tiny hole that allows air to break the vacuum seal. In the "in" position, the seal is intact, and the bulb is held tightly. I found that if I "pulled" on the pole at anytime during the screw/unscrew operation, the vacuum seal would break, and the bulb would be loose. The trick, then, is to maintain some pressure on the bulb/socket by pushing slightly until you're ready to release the bulb, then pull back slightly to open the vacuum seal. It doesn't take much pressure -- just enough to keep the suction head from moving into the "out" position.

I tried this out by removing and reinstalling a couple of good bulbs, and that's how it seems to work. It might take a bit of practice to get the hang of it, but it will be well worth it.

I'm gradually switching all my bulbs over to compact flourescents, and this will be a big help in allowing me to swap them out safely. No more climbing up on ladders!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Don't do business with this Merchant for any reason, November 27, 2010

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Nicholas M. Gess - See all my reviews

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This merchant does not return emails and its voice mailbox is full. Amazon itself can't reach them. Don't do business with them for any reason.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Great for breaking bulbs, what a P.O.S.!, April 20, 2010

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Ron Moronson "RMoronson" (Columbus, OH USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mr. Long Arm 0976 Smart Bulb Changer Kit and Pole Combo, Three-Six Feet (Tools & Home Improvement)

Bulbs fall off the suction cup. Wiped down the cup and the bulb still fell off. Lost 2 bulbs in 5 minutes. Great! That was only $10 worth of flood lights. Is this thing a practical joke or something? Totally useless. I would love to find Mr. Long Arm and give this back to him right over his freakin' head. It was fun however when I repeatedly bashed it on the concrete until it broke. Best part of the whole experience. AVOID!!