I need a lightbulb with square corners

Jun 04, 2009 6 Replies

I have a light in the corner of the room. A standard bulb will not fit because it's too close to the wall. I need a lightbulb with square corners, or at least two flat sides. Where can I buy one?



Jerry


You can make your own. Start with a regular round bulb and carefully heat it in an oven to 900 deg. Then using a torch with a broad flame, heat the glass until it becomes soft. You can then mold the bulb into any shape you desire by pressing it against a thick pad made up of wet newspaper. Of course, you should always use safety and protective gear. A fire extinguisher may be a prudent item to have on hand.

TDD

On 6/3/2009 10:17 PM The Daring Dufas spake thus:

Wha? I just use a goddamn belt sander on mine. Takes 'em down square in a few seconds.

If you can't find a square bulb, a minor modification to your floor plan might help:

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With square corners it will stick out further, so it won't screw in. You need square corners and a push-connection. So your fixture needs to swap out, too. So take the fixture out, forget the square bulbs, and install a skylight.

Now let me work on how to get light at night. A lunar ceremony comes to mind.

I'm for it if it involves virgins.

Harry K

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