DocaPole Light Bulb Changer

I was a bit surprised that the light bulb changer was so small (in diameter), but I suppose that makes it useful for a larger variety of bulb types/sizes. I used the light bulb changer attachment for the Docapole I just bought yesterday to change two burned out light bulbs from my outdoor motion sensor security lights. As the instructions said, I first tried to clean off the surface of the bulb I was removing. I took an old T-shirt and draped it over the light bulb changer attachment at the end of the pole, and then slowly moved it back and forth over the surface of the bulb. Then I removed the T-shirt and pressed the changer at the end of the pole against the center of the flood lamp security light (5-inch bulb width) and slowly twisted it to the left (counter-clockwise) until the bulb came loose. I then carefully lowered the pole until the bulb was in reach. I pulled the thin little cord on the side of the changer to release the suction and easily removed the bulb. I then repeated the process for the other light bulb. Installing the replacement bulbs just involved carefully pressing the bulb changer into the center of each new bulb, carefully raising it to the center of the outdoor fixture and then screwing in the bulb (clockwise) until it stopped screwing. Then I pulled gently on the thin cord running from the changer to the bottom of the pole to release the changer from the screwed-in bulb. The only hassle involved was that the thin line running from the changer to the bottom of the pole is very thin and it tangled easily on the bushes beneath the outdoor fixture. I was able to release it, though, and was very happy to have changed the bulbs without having to get a ladder out there where the footting for a ladder didn't seem very safe. My concerns about the product: Will the thin line break at some point? If so, could I easily find a replacement line? The thin cord close to the changer that the separate spool of thin line attaches to looks like fishing line but perhaps it could also break. In general I am proceeding with a lot of caution and trying to be as gentle with the device as possible. But so far, so good. Seems like a great product.

This is money well spent! The attachment feels like quality and has a bit of heftiness to it. I used it on a regular painters extension pole to reach 15 ft up to canned ceiling lights. It worked flawlessly. I changed out four can light bulbs with ease. Just be careful not to step on or trip on the release string as it is very long. if you do get snagged on the release string, you might pull the suction cup release and the bulb could fall from a tall height. Not enough concern to reduce the 5 star rating. Highly recommended! tip: if the base of the old bulb breaks in the socket, use some alien tape or duct tape on the end of the extension pole screw. Gently but firmly poke the tape into the socket and turn counterclockwise. You should be able to release and extract the old broken bulb base from the light socket. just be careful of any falling glass fragments. Wear safety glasses and make sure the light switch to the affected light fixture is off.

First of all - BIG fan of the Docapole! I have several extension poles and the Docapole is clearly superior in it's strength/weight ratio and the quality of the extension locks. You may need to occasionally tighten the locks with a screw driver but easy-peasy. So I had a bunch of attachments but not the lightbulb changer. I've got a couple of recessed lights above my entryway that are about 18-20 feet up and after changing them once with a ladder I swore I'd not do that again. So I bought the lightbulb changer with a bit of skepticism. Yes, it had good reviews but still... Well it worked great! Got the old bulbs out with no problem even though they were a bit old and didn't unscrew too easily. Putting the replacement bulbs in was a little tricky in that I was using (LED) bulbs that had an indentation in the middle of the bulb-face (I suppose in order to disperse the light more effectively. Or something.) Anyway I had to be real careful to make sure the changer covered the whole indentation to form a seal. The only other issue was the grommet used for the wire loop to connect the suction release wire came off but I just cinched it back on with a pair of pliers. So here's a couple of things to be careful about: First of all, MAKE SURE THERE IS NO TENSION ON THE SUCTION RELEASE STRING AS YOU ARE RAISING THE EXTENSIONS. It's real easy to either grab the string or just let it wrap around the pole while you are raising the bulb up to the socket. Obviously if the string tightens it will pull down on the lip of the suction cup and you will lose the suction. So there is the light bulb just sitting on the cup getting higher and higher above your head and you don't have anyway to know that the bulb is now longer secure until you start trying to screw it into the socket. And yes, this happened to me. Fortunately I was looking up at the bulb and saw it topple off the suction cup and start falling end over end towards my head. It dropped about 12 feet before I made a one-handed catch and saved the bulb. Then I did a little dance and wished my sons had seen that their dad still has great hands. Second, I would recommend wiping down the new bulb with a moist towel (like they suggest doing with the old bulb) before you put it on the suction cup. Helps make a better seal. Also it wouldn't hurt to lightly spray the new lightbulb screw with WD40, especially if it's an old socket. Finally, and this is if it's a recessed can light - especially if it's a cheap, builder's grade can that doesn't have a sturdy adjustable socket mount - get as good a look as you can at the angle of the socket before you try and screw in the new bulb. If you just guess it's real easy to start cross-threading the bulb and if it snugs down too tight it can be a real pain trying to back the bulb out. Good luck!

This product worked great. I was able to change the recessed lights in my home . They only issue I had was created by me. When I was turning the pole to screw the light into the socket, the release string would wrap around the pole causing the suction cup to let lose of the bulb, so be careful with string placement. I recommend this product.

Works well, saves me from hauling a ladder around.

I searched everywhere for a solution to change an interior spotlight in a vaulted ceiling stairwell. I searched the attic & garage for an adjustable pole and, in finding the appropriate length, decided to roll the dice on this attachment which had a good number of superior reviews. When it arrived in a small box, I thought there had been a mistake. This was surely too small to hold & support a large spotlight. I decided to give it a spin before preparing to return it to Amazon for a refund. The unit fit perfectly atop my adjustable pole which was extended to it's maximum length, using the thumbscrew on the side to super-secure it. I followed the instructions, wetting the suction cup with a damp paper towel, and reached up the 16' height to the bulb. I pushed it against the bulb with a reasonable pressure and it latched on like a bulldog on a postman's leg! I easily twisted the bulb out but was cautious that it might fall off the small suction cup on the way down since I had to angle the pole to get it down on the L-shaped stairwell. It held like a champ! After adjusting the lip to release the old bulb, attached the included release string, re-moistened the cup, and attached the bulb. I reached the pole up and guided it toward the socket, hit it and started twisting the other direction, tightening it until the bulb turned on. I pull the string gently and the bulb quickly released. I took my all of five (5) minutes, start-to-finish for a chore I had been dreading for weeks. TIPS: 1) Remember: "Righty-tighty, lefty-loosey" DON"T END UP TIGHTENING THE BAD BULB; attach the release string to the unit only BEFORE installing the NEW bulb.; use the appropriate, constant pressure to remove/tighten the bulbs. I recommend this product without the slightest reservation & was surprised by the effectiveness of this little dynamo! Forget the unstable ladder & purchase this little "light-saver"...

This product deserves zero stars. The suction works fine until you start to twist the bulb in. Had to hire an electrician to do a job i should have been able to do myself

Works pretty good. Not perfect. It’s 2025 and they come up with anything better. Idk, maybe they need to make build that pop in and pop out rather then the screw.

Not useful at all. Too big for any normal sized bulb.

IT IS THE BEST ON THE MARKET I HAVE TRIED MANY AND THIS ONELY REALLY DOES THE JOB I USED IT ON A VERY LONG EXTENSION TO CHANGE BULBS ON THE SECOND FLOOR WORKS GREAT

Worked like a charm. The situation: burned out LED pot lights in kitchen , owner 78, arthritic and afraid of ladders , bad balance to boot. Product arrived on time, rapidly affixed to a standard thread pole - available at any hardware store. There was an instruction leaflet , but the devices use was intuitive Results, 4 bulbs changed out in 10” Great Product!

I found it works well if: 1) you clean the bulb being removed of dust or dirt (per instructions, see pic), and 2) you stand right under the bulb. I tried removing a bulb on an angle and i couldn't get the suction cup to work. I tried right under the bulb and had no issue. I was able to replace 2 bulbs in about 10 minutes. Saved me from messing around with a 16ft ladder, climbing, etc. Even if I never use it again (highly unlikely) I consider it paid for already. I think it is priced fairly given the materials used in the construction and the length of cord provided. Not impressed with wasted Amazon packaging (see pic). Could fit 6 of them in the box provided.

It did the job very well.