Carling Switch Lamp Replacement

[Steve Huber Co-Admin]

Does anyone know how to remove the lamps in these Carling switches? I tried my old standby of using a vacuum hose but can't get enough of a grip on them. Did a quick search on the web but didn't find anything.
Thx, Steve

[Joel Ashley]

Looks like you popped an O ring and still can't get a hold of it?  Maybe a stronger vacuum source is needed.  Those pins can be tight, like the J10's in ceiling pucks.
-Joel
http://shop.challenger4x4.com/carling-contura-ii-switch-on-on-1004-p.asp

[Steve Huber Co-Admin]

Joel,
Thx for the info.
Steve

[Edward Buker]

Steve,

I assume you are pulling the light because it failed and want to replace it. I was thinking wipe the bulb top with alcohol and use a drop of suitable epoxy to bond something to it as a handle to pull it. Not sure if this bond would be strong enough, just have to try and see. Probably have to use a magnifier at our ages to hit the target :-)

http://www.amazon.com/Loctite-1365868-Minute-Instant-Adhesive/dp/B0044F9KFI/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1445171812&sr=8-3&keywords=glass+two+part+clear+epoxy

Later Ed