kiwi,
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Aussie, I always change bulbs with the switch on. That way I know straight away if its going to work or not.
Mate,
I'd never do that, the thickness of the glass on imported lightbulbs is getting thinner as we speak.
I've had so many bulbs break while I've removed them, that I always wear a leather glove when putting them in and removing them now.
Also, I've had the glass envelope come away from the metal base the odd time or two as well, twisting the Phase and Neutral lead-in wires together.
Not the sort of thing you want to have happen with the lampholder live. [Linked Image]