How the heck do Powermodule owners change bulbs

[TangingOut]

I just picked up a used powermodule that came with lights and I'm having the hardest time getting a grip on the bulbs to twist them loose. The reflector housing extends all the way to the end caps so there's only a narrow channel to get my fingers in. I don't have fat fingers so that's not the issue. Sorry, my first T5 fixture so there may be something I'm obviously missing?

 

[TangingOut]

Ended up using a small channel lock plyer to grip the ends. Bad design imo.

 

[theshaman]

Same here man. It feels like I'm gojng to break something trying to twist the bulbs.

 

[TangingOut]

It's pretty ridiculous. I'll just have to be careful using pliers. Twisting them on by hand is actually easy.

I wonder if this is why the Sunpower has space between the caps and reflectors.

 

[ClownsRCoo]

I just figured out that if you wear some rubber gloves it's WAY easier to grip them and turn them. Give that a try


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[mike810]

I just figured out that if you wear some rubber gloves it's WAY easier to grip them and turn them. Give that a try


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I do the same. Disposable rubber gloves makes changing bulbs much easier. Grips the bulbs and another plus, you don't get your reflectors dirty with oil from your hand.

 

[TangingOut]

I just figured out that if you wear some rubber gloves it's WAY easier to grip them and turn them. Give that a try


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Nice!!!

 

[ReefCowboy]

How do you like the fixture? What lighting did you run before?

 

[TangingOut]

How do you like the fixture? What lighting did you run before?

Well it's a project fixture that needs some work. I plan on gutting the middle 4 bulbs to make room for my 4 hydra 26 hd.

 

[moondoggy4]

A thought what about using a broken rubber band and and loop it around the bulb and pull on one end so the bulb will twist.