The light bulb at the entrance to my block of flats needs replacing. The light is one which automatically switches on when it gets dark. Normally when I replace a light bulb, I'd make sure that the light is switched off at the time. However, I can't see a switch for this one. If I change the light bulb during the day (when it would have been off anyway) is that just as safe?Is it safe to change the light bulb?No, its not as safe. Something inadvertently covering the light sensor would cause the light to go on.
Find the breaker for the circuit the light is on and turn off the power there or have the landlord do it for you.Is it safe to change the light bulb? Not your job.Is it safe to change the light bulb?I'm sure it is
But anything can happen
So be carefull:)Is it safe to change the light bulb?Ask an electrician. Not to replace the bulb, but just for the answer. Is it safe to change the light bulb?Yes, its fine to change a light bulb with the switch on.Is it safe to change the light bulb?Of course its safe during the day, you are not going during the night.Is it safe to change the light bulb?yesIs it safe to change the light bulb?Use Caution but i'm sure that you will be fine.Is it safe to change the light bulb?as long as the light is off its fine. :)Is it safe to change the light bulb?It's probably 'on' all the time, with a light sensor. It's fairly safe to change so long as you don't touch the casing, or aren't grounded. But I'd guess there's some communal area where the meters and phone points enter the building and that's where the switch will be.Is it safe to change the light bulb?report it to your landlord, it's his responsibilityIs it safe to change the light bulb?just don't touch the contacts. its not difficult. or wear big rubber gloves. Is it safe to change the light bulb?i say yes---just don't stick your finger in the socket or use any thing metalic. i would put a piece of cloth around the bulbIs it safe to change the light bulb?Yes. You'll be ok. Is it safe to change the light bulb?Assuming that the fixture is not broken and that there aren't bare wires or bare electrified metal present (as there might be if a ceramic socket has been cracked) you should be safe. Just don't stick your finger into the socket or touch the metal base of the bulb while you are screwing it in. Is it safe to change the light bulb?It can be done 'Hot' quite safely.
Even if it's off, treat it as though it's 'live'.
Only hold the glass part of the lamp, (bulb),
and hands off the fixture while you're touching the lamp.Is it safe to change the light bulb?The first rule in electrical safety is never take a shock intentionally. This means if there is a possibility of testing for the circuit to be hot, it should be done before touching. Find someone with electrical knowledge first. Be safe.Is it safe to change the light bulb?As long as the glass isn't broke you can change it any time. If it's broke, then turn off the switch or the breaker.Is it safe to change the light bulb?first switch off the electricity please,or you will get hurt~Is it safe to change the light bulb?All these morons saying it's just not safe is ridiculous. Just change the lamp Honey, you'll be OK.Is it safe to change the light bulb?OH Jesus, just change the damn bulb already ..willya..geeeez.Is it safe to change the light bulb?if you are with the council have them to replace the bulb just in case someone has not installed it properly your safety is first,tell the council that you nearly fell (lie) and the will be out quicker if they think that you might claim against them.
you can change the bulb but it might not be a standard bulb that you have in your house, and again you don't know how the fixture has been installed properly.BE CAREFUL!!Is it safe to change the light bulb?The fuses for this light are most probably in a cupboard on the ground floor which is kept locked. It is a job for the landlord or the estates manager.Is it safe to change the light bulb?it is the landlords job to replace the bulb, but in the day the fitting should not come live. not your job though
