The Light of Death
Monday, May 21st, 2007I see in comments a few ideas, allow me to assure you that most of them have been considered and rejected for a number of reasons.
1. A compact fluorescent? Oh yes that seems like a PERFECT idea. Except it appears that the shape of the sconce and it’s size doesn’t allow for the slightly larger fluorescent bulb. I’m assuming that the sconce is circa 1975 or maybe mid-80’s, but it is made for approzimately a bulb the size you put in your fridge or oven.
2. A suction cup on a stick? Interesting idea, do they make them to grab bulbs that are upside down inside a sconce? I wish this was a can light at the top of the stairs, but alas it is not. It is a real live sconce where you shove the bulb deep inside it.
3. A larger ladder? That’s actually not the solution as we have a 20′ extension ladder. The light is positioned directly above the 3rd and 4th steps (give ot take 20+ feet). The right ladder for the job would be a ladder that is made for stairs, one where one leg can made longer than the other. However, we go back to those ladders aren’t cheap and we don’t own this house. (more…)