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I can't reach with the equipment I have and do not want to rent or purchase an extension ladder.
I also don't want to climb an extension ladder.
I called the guy we use for gutter cleaning, but would love to hear any other suggestions. Who can I call?
How high are they? Any hardware store should sell a tool to allow you to reach the bulbs. Amazon.com: Unger #92132 Flood Light Bulb Changer: Home Improvement Use this and attach it to a pole. They also make ones with the tool and pole built together, it just grabs the bulb differently.
A) I am male
B) I already bought the bulb changing kit and used a longer pole than the one that comes with it while standing on the largest ladder I own, an 8 foot stepladder.
It sounds like your only option is to buy another longer pole, get a longer ladder, or hire someone to do it. I don't mind an extension ladder as long as someone holds it, and the ground is level.
Buying a good ladder also helps. A nice Type 1 or 1A fiberglass ladder is expensive. But so much nicer than looking down and seeing the curvature of the a cheapo light duty aluminum under you.
Can you also stand in the bed of a truck or on a tailgate to gain a couple feet? Does a neighbor have a tall ladder?
I had to do something like this once with those little tube lights (500W) and ended up using an electrician after I found a couple extra things to make it more worthwhile.
The last time they needed changing, we did it along with gutter cleaning, so we had those guys handle it for us.
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