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Changing a light bulb

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KillerCharlie

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Oh man... I can't get the metal base secured back on the wall. There's too many wires and too much insulation in the way to get it on... I think I'll just make the maintenance guy do it.
 

feralkid

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Originally posted by: KillerCharlie
It's incredible how shoddy the wiring is though...




How did you come to that conclusion?...I mean you're the guy who can't figure out how to change a light bulb.

:p;)



 

Greenman

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This is nothing short of pathetic. Turn in your man card, then hire someone to change your light bulb.
Next you'll be asking how to use a tampon.
 

Vonkhan

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behold the average ATOT, an expert on everything other than the basics of life
 

AlienCraft

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Originally posted by: oldsmoboat
It probably pulls straight down on is on long clips.

The metal trim ring is simply clipped up there .Pull it straight down and then you will be able to grasp the bulb.
Next time, put the correct style bulb in it.
 

KillerCharlie

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Originally posted by: feralkid
How did you come to that conclusion?...I mean you're the guy who can't figure out how to change a light bulb.

I'm no electrician, but I'm guessing that exposed wires with no wirenuts is a bad thing. When I first moved in, the wired smoke detector wasn't working. The repair guy who opened it up to fix the wiring was amazed at how messed up it was.


Originally posted by: AlienCraft
Originally posted by: oldsmoboat
It probably pulls straight down on is on long clips.

The metal trim ring is simply clipped up there .Pull it straight down and then you will be able to grasp the bulb.
Next time, put the correct style bulb in it.

No, it simply wasn't. Read my other posts... it
 

mooglemania85

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Originally posted by: tfcmasta97
So here we will finally learn:

How many ATOTers does it take to change a lightbulb?
We need a punchline.

Q: How many porn actresses does it take to change a light bulb?
A: Well, it looks like 2 of them are really doing it, but the real answer is actually none. They're just faking it.

Q: How many smokers does it take to change a light bulb ?
A: At least five. If they all light up together the light bulb will do so too.

Q: How many gay rights activists does it take to change a light bulb ?
A: None: The bulb shouldn't have to change for society to accept it.

Q: How many men does it take to screw in a light bulb ?
A: One -- men will screw anything.

 

danzigrules

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Originally posted by: oldsmoboat
Originally posted by: danzigrules
there are lots of fixtures out there that ya grab the glass and just pull down. There are metal spring clips holding the glass in the base

Repost


well if your post would have made more sense then maybe I wouldn't repost.
 

olds

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Mar 3, 2000
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Originally posted by: danzigrules
Originally posted by: oldsmoboat
Originally posted by: danzigrules
there are lots of fixtures out there that ya grab the glass and just pull down. There are metal spring clips holding the glass in the base

Repost


well if your post would have made more sense then maybe I wouldn't repost.

You're right, my bad. I forgot you have to post at a 4th grade level here. I apologize.
 

Alone

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Break into one of the other condos, bust the glass, rip it out by the piece of metal and examine.

It takes only one ninja to change a lightbulb.
 

CorCentral

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Originally posted by: mooglemania85
Originally posted by: tfcmasta97
So here we will finally learn:

How many ATOTers does it take to change a lightbulb?
We need a punchline.

Q: How many porn actresses does it take to change a light bulb?
A: Well, it looks like 2 of them are really doing it, but the real answer is actually none. They're just faking it.

Q: How many smokers does it take to change a light bulb ?
A: At least five. If they all light up together the light bulb will do so too.

Q: How many gay rights activists does it take to change a light bulb ?
A: None: The bulb shouldn't have to change for society to accept it.

Q: How many men does it take to screw in a light bulb ?
A: One -- men will screw anything.

Or....
Q: How many Japanese does it take to screw in a lightbulb?
A: Three. Two to do the job and one to steal the idea!

 

Kelemvor

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May 23, 2002
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Camera battery charged yet? Just take a pic or two and post them so we at least have an idea of what you're talking about.