High Light Bulb Changer for Paint Pole

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This is a highlight bulb changer. I'm was shocked to discover none were on here.\nThis device is designed for those frustratingly high light bulbs that are stuck over a stairway or some awkward place where reaching them safely seems impossible. The bulbs you can't get to without risking a precarious ladder move, yeah, those ones are exactly what this tool is made for. This 3D printable adapter attaches securely onto a paint (or shop broom) pole and works in tandem with a soda bottle to let you swap the light bulb from a safe position on the floor.\nFirst, print the adapter with its large diameter (threaded side) facing down on the print bed. I used PLA material with 0.3mm layers on a MakerGear M2 while relying on Cura software without support but with a brim - all part features printed flawlessly without any issues whatsoever.\nTwo different diameters are included to fit various soda/water bottles of different sizes. Insert the adapter firmly into the bottle opening and trim the bottle according to the instructions in the accompanying photos. The conical section of the bottle is an ideal gripping mechanism for handling those tricky bulbs. Screw the adapter onto a paint pole, and you're good to go.\nI successfully managed to unscrew a bulb using only the bottle plastic in contact with the bulb, but it did require some finesse - though the addition of anti-slip cabinet liner material inside the bottle greatly improved the experience of changing bulbs by at least 1000%.