Features:

  • Specifically designed for heavier LED bulbs with an extra sticky, super strong, patented suction cup. (Not intended for non-smooth surfaced bulbs.)
  • A powerful thumb screw with embedded steel nut prevents stripping and locks pole securely.
  • A free Bulb Cleaning Device is included for cleaning dusty old bulbs. Pre-assembled wire loops prevent hassle and improve reliability.
  • A press-fit steel pin prevents suction cup rotation; patented support prevents bulb wobbling.
  • Pole NOT Included! (Our light-weight, quick-lock extension pole is sold separately.)
Excellent!

I recently purchased this bulb changer to replace the yellow one I already had from Bayco (see picture). My light bulbs are the smooth R20 type Philips 223149 Duramax 45-Watt R20 Indoor Flood Light Bulb, 3-Pack. I previously was able to remove and replace bulbs with the Bayco one but when I recently had to replace two more bulbs, one was okay, but the second one gave me some trouble. I was able to remove the burned out one but when I tried to screw a new one in, I got it started but then lost suction and I could not get it to grip enough to turn (just kept spinning even after I moistened the suction cup). I searched for something better and decided on this one - WOW! - what a difference! This thing clamped on securely (with no moisture) and I had no trouble finishing screwing in that second bulb. FYI, it has standard threading so it screwed right on to the pole I already had.

Great purchase!!! VERY PLEASED!!!

OMG!!! This little gizmo works GREAT!!!!! 2 lights in my vaulted kitchen ceiling needed replacing, I cannot climb ladders due to vertigo. Stupid to pay a handyman to come out with a big ladder. Found this while researching options on Amazon and reading reviews (one of the things that I love about Amazon, the customer reviews!) Took me less than 5 minutes to change 2 bulbs. The suction cup held very securely, the thumbscrew held the bulb changer firmly on the end of my extendable paint pole I already owned despite the fact the threads on the pole were smaller in diameter than the base of the bulb changer. It is so worth the price if you have the flood-light bulbs out of reach. Yay!!!! I have light in my kitchen again!!!

but I hate to leave reviews

Shamefully, my purchase history at Amazon runs hundreds of pages, but I hate to leave reviews. I have to make an exception for this product, however, as it is both perfect and ingenious. I hated balancing on some chair, trying to get stupid bulbs in and out of sockets, and this product has erased all of that. In some parallel universe, somewhere, my body lay in a heap of broken bones from trying to change light bulb, but that will not be the case in this universe, with this product around. I cannot rate a product more highly; it is simple, flawless, inexpensive, and fills a need. I tip my hat to the inventor of this product, as it is the perfect example of "build a better mouse trap...". Awesome. P.S.-I despise the trend of fake reviews, I don't know these sellers, and I paid for this, full price, on Amazon, after finding it myself. Despite what such fake "reviewers" will say, it is straight-out dishonest to leave a positive review after receiving something from the seller. That's another story, but that ain't happening here, this review was earned by my satisfaction with the product itself.

This works in spite of what it looks like!

When viewing this on line, it appears to be as described as a large bulb changer. When it arrived, it was a suction cup about 3 inches in diameter and looks like a toy! The thing looks tiny. I went to home depot and bought a 5 foot wood dowel to fit in the rather small opening. Then used the wing nut fastener. It actually felt secure and stable. I've changed out the old incandescent bulbs and replaced them with LED flood lights. It was so easy I couldn't believe it! The simple release to break the suction after the bulb is tightened worked perfectly. By the way, LED flood lights weight a lot LESS than the heavy glass flood light incandescent bulbs., not more. Only one small negative is the supplied string release is very thin and gets tangled very easily. This is a near perfect product. Highly recommended!

BEst bulb changer I have owned in 25 years

I have lived in my home for 25 years with 24 foot ceilings and recessed canister lights. I have always used a pole with either a suction cup or spring loaded collapsible grabber. Each of these do work, but the spring loaded collapsible grabber works well only when there is ample room around the bulb, but with BR40 bulbs that is not the case. My old suction cup changer worked most of the time, but I had to make sure the cup was wet and even then it did not always hold (it held most of the time). I have had bulbs fall from 24 feet with my old suction cup. This bulb changer (Stauber) is by far the best one I have ever used. You do not have to wet the suction cup for it to hold the bulb. You do need to be sure the bulb is clean and they give you a cleaning cloth that slips over the suction cup to remove any dust that may have accumulated on the surface of the bulb. I cannot emphasize this enough, if you cannot reach a bulb this is the best bulb changer I have owned in 25 years.

Brilliant product design

Product design ensures smooth removal(of the power consuming old 65W bulb) and replacement(equivalent 65W LED bulb) of your hard to reach recessed bulbs. Didn't want to spend additional dollars on buying an expensive pole for this one time use, leveraged household broom(red pole with black plastic bristles available at Walmart, the red pole can be unscrewed from the brush attachment and has standard 'acme' threads- Stauber attachment can then be attached to it). I still had to use a step stool to reach(with the household broom pole) and replace the one recessed bulb in my two story house providing light to the stairs(could be quite challenging as you have little room for error and that is where STAUBER can be trusted to work).This is my first product review on Amazon, inspired by the millions of other Amazon reviewers who selflessly take time out to share their product experiences(especially the unpaid reviewers for their honest unbiased reviews, I've now successfully added myself to this "99% people's interest first club") with useful tips on product usage and /or help us ordinary mortals choose from the thousands of "me too" products out there.

can i give this 100 stars?

this makes changing bulbs a piece of cake! I have an approximately 25-foot high ceiling in my entryway with a couple of recessed lights up there. I also have 12-14-foot ceilings in some other rooms. With this on a simple extendable handle (which i already had for use with paint rollers) i didn't need a ladder at all for those 12-14ft ceilings, and only needed a 6ft ladder for the entryway. the string is the brilliant part of this item, and it's worth every penny! no need for scaffolding, tall ladders, or anything like that. I do recommend wearing safety glasses though, in case you knock some dust or other debris loose (or actually break a bulb) while using this - some dust fell in my eye on one of the first ones i did, and that was a bit uncomfortable. but still better than falling off a ladder!

Worked perfectly, better than expected!

I have 2 BR30 floodlights about 17 foot up, above my fireplace. The ceiling is slanted, and the bulbs are in eyeballs that swivel around. One bulb finally burned out, so my chance to replace with energy efficient LED bulbs had come, along with the dread of how I was going to get up there. I read the reviews here, both the good and the bad, they were very helpful. I didn't really pay attention to the included directions, as it was pretty obvious to me how it was supposed to work. I proceeded, fearing and preparing for the worst cases I read about. Using some of the knowledge of the other reviewers, here's how I proceeded. I bought a 10' section of 1/2" EMT conduit at the big box store, $3. Seeing that some reviewers said the wing screw broke the plastic when they tried to tighten it, I drilled a whole bigger than the screw through the EMT, so the screw would easily screw through the hole and not place pressure on the plastic collar. All it needs to do it keep the Stauber from turning when the EMT gets turned. The unit did come with a very nice, long quick disconnect string to attach to the suction cup. I used the included duster cloth to wipe the 2 old bulbs, although I couldn't see any dirt on the cloth afterward. I was afraid of not getting good suction on the old bulbs and having them drop and shattering all over my den, so I thought that wetting the suction cup would give a better seal. This was a big mistake. Since I was holding the pole at an angle (due to my slanted ceiling, and my eyeball fixtures moving around) the suction cup would turn/slide off the bulbs, requiring me to recenter and reattach to the bulb often (as I watched the partially loose bulbs wobble around). I dried off the suction cup and that worked great, got both bulbs out and safely to the floor. Knowing that the new LED bulbs are somewhat rough on the surface, compared to the old glass ones, I was really concerned about getting the new ones to stay firmly on the suction cups. Before moving on, I wanted to say that I found these really great cree BR30 led bulbs at the big box store that put out 1400 lumens and use 16 watts, about double the output and wattage of type BR30 LED bulbs. They are meant for high ceilings and really brightened up my den! They were about $8 each but well worth it. Back to the installation. The BR30 LEDs stuck like they were super glued to the suction cup, and went right up and screwed into the eyeballs with no problem at all! And released with the string no problem. Installation of both was much faster than I could have climbed up and down a ladder! I had bought 3 bulbs, one as a backup, preparing that one would drop based on other reviewers. After re-aiming the eyeballs where they belong, the den is twice as bright as before, and I will hopefully never have to do this again, although I know friends will be asking me to change their bulbs now! One more thing I thought of. The cree BR30s did not have heavy heat sinks like the early LED bulbs, so they were very much the same weight as the old glass bulbs that I took out. With the amount of suction that I saw, I would say this device would even work with heavy PAR type glass bulbs. Best advice, plan ahead, and take it slow and easy.

be aware of dirty old bulbs!

I really needed a pole that could reach my high ceiling... this product works great! as soon as I got it, I tried on few bulbs and it is awesome! the extension feature is great and the pole feels very sturdy - although when almost fully extended, it wiggles a bit on the top... I only had a problem with 1 bulb so far that had some paint sprayed over it (thanks to the builder!!) and the suction cup didn't hold to the bulb and it fell... but it's not the product's fault, as for other bulbs it worked fine! Very satisfied with the product so far!

Best one – well worth the money!

This Stauber lightbulb changer is great! I have already gone through two of the standard yellow light bulb changers. Over time, the rubber suction cup gets all out of shape which causes poor adherence to the lightbulb and can lead to the lightbulb falling off the cup and smashing on the floor. SEE THE ACCOMPANYING PICTURE OF MY OLD BULB CHANGER WITH THE MISSHAPEN SUCTION CUP. The Stauber suction cup is made of a much stronger material and I'm sure that it will hold up better over time. It also works better right out of the box. I used it on my highest and heaviest floodlight bulbs. They have a flat face and I have been too afraid to use my old lightbulb changer on them. I used the new Stauber changer and it worked great! The couple of dollars extra for this unit is money well spent, because one dropped bulb will cost you a lot more money, especially with the new heavy and expensive LED bulbs. The bulb cleaner that you can attach to the end of the pole is also a great addition. Preventing dropped bulbs is key and I now feel much more confident with this bulb changer.

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