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  1. Feb 23, 2023, 03:42 PM #1
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    Safely removing a broken lightbulb - GIF

    Safely removing a broken lightbulb.




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    First, make sure the power is off. An orange or an apple cut in half, or a wet rag usually works.
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    I've used a small potato a time or two, works pretty well.
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