DOCAZOO, High Ceiling Light Bulb Changer For High Ceilings and Recessed Lights; Compatible With DocaPole Telescoping Extension Pole (Pole Not Included), Basket/Cage Style

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"...

There’s a learning curve here. Worked on removing my first recessed bulb 18’ up on cathedral ceiling. I inadvertently pushed the socket too firmly to try to apply the suction. I was turning and pushing to adhere with no success., The instructions said to give it a bit of a push to adhere.I purchased this item to avoid an electrician fee. Now the socket is pushed into the ceiling and I have to get an electrician after all.

After years of climbing a ladder to replace ceiling bulbs, this gadget is safe and works like a charm! I used my paint roller extension rod and voila! 4 bulbs replaced within 15 mins....awesome!

I had to change out 125 bulbs in 10' high hanging fixtures (5 bulbs per fixture) in our family camp's dining hall. The thought of climbing up and down the 8' step ladder and moving it 25 times was not at all appealing. Then I found this device. I debated between this one and one with a suction cup, and am 100% convinced I made the right choice. I have absolutely no doubt that I was able to replace the bulbs in 1/2 the time it would have using the ladder...AND, at age 70 I didn't have worry about falling. I highly recommend this bulb changer.

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!