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A_Plumber2020 t1_iu5hfsi wrote

It looks like the bulb broke free from its threaded base. You should be able to disconnect the power and unscrew the base from the socket. Might need a pair of needle nose pliers to get a grip on it.

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Somekindofbookgame OP t1_iu5kmnw wrote

Oh snap, you're right! Both bulbs came out from their threaded base...wtf?

Still not really sure what kind of bulbs these are, to order replacements. any ideas?

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edit: do you think they're 'r14 40 watt' bulbs?

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A_Plumber2020 t1_iu5r9k2 wrote

There should be some identifying marks on the underside of the bulb (the sort of gray bit). You might have better luck taking them to a batteries and bulbs store or even a local home improvement store

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Syndicofberyl t1_iu5hp1a wrote

Kill the power to the socket and unscrew the threaded base. Pliers may work, I think there's a tool for this too. I've also seen a potato used but that requires the bulb to be broken off. I don't know if you'd get enough grip without the broken glass

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Somekindofbookgame OP t1_iu5kp5r wrote

Thanks, I'm about to try this.

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Syndicofberyl t1_iu5nvuo wrote

EMPHASIS ON CUTTING THE POWER

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Somekindofbookgame OP t1_iu5o8sk wrote

I was going to just unplug the cables at the top of the unit, but since they won't come out, a full power cut is the move. Haha. Thank you for the safety advice!

I'm also going to wait until my friend is here juuuust in case.

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