Extract stripped screw from pool light under water

My buddy had a burnt out pool light bulb and the housing had a stripped screw. He was unwilling to drain the pool so we could extract the screw with an electric drill so we got creative with the pneumatic drill. Turned out to be very effective. I drilled out the screw head then used locking pliers to turn the screw shaft.

[@kc6442]

holdup, first off, i aint know a drill, could go underwater. 😂

[@everythinghomerepair1747]

It’s powered by air through an air compressor outside the water. Any other type of drill would fry and be a serious hazard underwater.

[@Stephen-ef9jk]

Just curious, after getting out the light fixture, did you just wipe down the pneumatic drill and let it air dry. I would be worried about rust and damage from the water and chlorine.

[@wachoviataylor8968]

My screw socket broke now I cant screw in my light what do I do?

[@pita-bw2cy]

You guys are amazing

[@gingerhunny]

I that a Harbor freight air drill?

[@juniorloc3829]

Just had this problem today. Luckily, my neighbor had a screw extractor set and we were able to hammer the bits in deep enough to get good tension and just unscrew using a wrench while maintaining that bit in place with the other hand after hammering it in a bit with good force.

[@itzNickyJayBeats]

what did you do to put the new light back in after damaging the tabs?

[@everythinghomerepair1747]

He didn’t damage anything. Just drilled out the screw head and used vice grips to remove the rest of the screw. A new light and screw can be installed no problem.

[@Son_of_Aragorn]

Whoever thought it was a good idea to install a regular X screw needs their head examined. I'm replacing mine with a hex....never have to worry again

[@yvetteceniceros8862]

That's pretty amazing.

[@frankwiddifield7520]

Well done sir!

[@edramia9827]

Great Video thanks. Got the same problem

[@Ronannnnn]

ED Ramia my dad also has same problem

[@thejkaz1]

Why the heck didn't I think of this? I picked up a pneumatic drill a few weeks ago. Thanks man.

[@markvittorini5163]

You're the man, thanks! I have the exact same problem!

[@jesusacosta2011]

Me too.. lol

[@Animalit55]

Me three

[@ThePassedpawn]

Nice! about to do the same thing :(

[@dwbryant13]

Who actually has an underwater drill? I understand this video isn’t specifically for education, im not trying to be a dick. but for those of you who came to figure out how to do this without an underwater drill, use an impact driver and a hammer or a center punch.

[@Arong36]

lol its just a normal air tool

[@AidanSkoyles]

you want to take your impact driver under water??? naa. i'll buy an air drill.

[@pantera1125]

What a nightmare job

[@AidanSkoyles]

nice job

[@PRLcafe]

super job !! ty

[@vinzonny2007]

like it

[@darincatanzarite6230]

What size drill bit did you use

[@schlomoshekelstein908]

lol what? use the size that's the same size as the fucking screw head you dumbshit

[@joerepoman1]

Schlomo Shekelstein lmfao