Remove Broken Light Bulbs Without Getting Cut or Shocked Using A Water Bottle

Step 2 Melt the Bottle Neck

Now, heat the threaded part over the stove or a lighter until it gets soft. Then shape it with your hands until it looks like this. DON'T touch the hot plastic too long. Just short spurts like the video. You can dip it in water to cool it down or let it air dry.

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[chicoman]

Hi, I tried your idea which I thought was terrific however I had a base that was too small. The bottle would not fit in the confined space (beneath my microwave) I noticed the plastic ring still on the bottle (which is used to seal the lid during processing), I removed it, squeezed the sides together, carefully inserted fully into the base sideways, and released  the tension. To my amazement the  ring had just enough force to grip the inside of the base and I was able to easily twist the ring without getting close to the short pieces of glass.