Disassemble e27 fixture

dinel81 · Jan 19, 2023

I bought 2 new e27 aluminum vintage fixtures after the original ones were poorly wired and the wire just fell out. I couldn't figure out how to open the fixture to repair it so bought new ones that were advertised as disassembled but they arrived assembled so I bought them for nothing. The seller has been useless at contacting me with help. I havnt found any youtube videos that show me how to open these types. Wait how do i upload images?

littlespark · Jan 19, 2023

Use Attach Files below left. Or copy/paste an image into the text box.
There is a limit to file size, so try and edit a photo down to less than 3MB

Is it just the E27 lampholder you need to get into? Usually you can access the terminal screws without dismantling the lampholder itself.

If not, there is possibly a ring in the middle that unscrews, separating the two halves… or newer ones are a tab on each side that clips on.

dinel81 · Jan 20, 2023

littlespark said:
Use Attach Files below left. Or copy/paste an image into the text box.
There is a limit to file size, so try and edit a photo down to less than 3MB

Is it just the E27 lampholder you need to get into? Usually you can access the terminal screws without dismantling the lampholder itself.

If not, there is possibly a ring in the middle that unscrews, separating the two halves… or newer ones are a tab on each side that clips on.

Attaching still not working but I think copy and paste is working... we shall see...

DPG · Jan 20, 2023

Does the end cap unscrew? At the end where the flex goes in.

snowhead · Jan 20, 2023

Video at bottom left,

RDEXP Bronze Retro AC 110-240V E27 Light Bulb Pendant Holder Socket Switch with Pull Chain : Amazon.co.uk: Lighting

www.amazon.co.uk

dinel81 · Jan 20, 2023

snowhead said:
Video at bottom left,

RDEXP Bronze Retro AC 110-240V E27 Light Bulb Pendant Holder Socket Switch with Pull Chain : Amazon.co.uk: Lighting

RDEXP Bronze Retro AC 110-240V E27 Light Bulb Pendant Holder Socket Switch with Pull Chain : Amazon.co.uk: Lighting

www.amazon.co.uk

Rolls eyes. That's the 2nd video iv seen where they don't show you how they separated these 2 pieces.

They make it look like they just slide apart. Not so.

DPG · Jan 20, 2023

dinel81 said:
Rolls eyes. That's the 2nd video iv seen where they don't show you how they separated these 2 pieces.
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They make it look like they just slide apart. Not so.

Have you tried unscrewing them?

Darkwood · Jan 20, 2023

Is that a card sleeve inside that needs removing?
Possible it will reveal the way it comes apart.
These are usually seamless looking but unscrew top section from bottom.
Looking at the photo the dimples around the top may be slightly inclined as you rotate thus given a point to screw onto a thread.

dinel81 · Jan 20, 2023

DPG said:
Does the end cap unscrew? At the end where the flex goes in.

No

DPG said:
Have you tried unscrewing them?

Yep. Iv bought 3 of them and I can't separate any of them and cos the Chinese love their holidays I can't get support from the seller till February.

dinel81 · Jan 20, 2023

Darkwood said:
Is that a card sleeve inside that needs removing?
Possible it will reveal the way it comes apart.
These are usually seamless looking but unscrew top section from bottom.
Looking at the photo the dimples around the top may be slightly inclined as you rotate thus given a point to screw onto a thread.

This is all iv been able to do and the pieces still don't separate.

dinel81 · Jan 20, 2023

DPG said:
Does the end cap unscrew? At the end where the flex goes in.

No its welded

Darkwood · Jan 20, 2023

Try unscrewing by grabbing around the dimples near top and twisting against bottom section, that is the normal twist point.

dinel81 · Jan 20, 2023

Darkwood said:
Try unscrewing by grabbing around the dimples near top and twisting against bottom section, that is the normal twist point.

Nup. Nothing moves. Except the skin ripping off my hands.

snowhead · Jan 20, 2023

Pull to separate, you'll need to defeat the grip of the bits in the circle (both sides)

dinel81 · Jan 20, 2023

snowhead said:
Pull to separate, you'll need to defeat the grip of the bits in the circle (both sides)

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Took rubber gloves and a lot of strength but got it. Decided to put a video on YouTube to maybe help any other poor soul that nearly goes to war with China after they couldn't open their light fixture. Thanks for your help.

DPG · Jan 21, 2023

dinel81 said:
Took rubber gloves and a lot of strength but got it. Decided to put a video on YouTube to maybe help any other poor soul that nearly goes to war with China after they couldn't open their light fixture. Thanks for your help.

Yes they aren't the best of quality. Glad you got it apart though.