How to change this light bulb?

[sabbon1138]

Hi all,

Having some trouble working out how to change this lightbulb. Videos of similar units suggest you should be able to unscrew the white rim - it does turn but just rotates and won’t come loose (it's very, very tight). I’ve included a pic of the bulk of the unit wedged in the ceiling - do you think it could be a closed unit and needs wholesale replacement?

Keen to hear your thoughts!

 

[Old Time spark]

Hi all,

Having some trouble working out how to change this lightbulb. Videos of similar units suggest you should be able to unscrew the white rim - it does turn but just rotates and won’t come loose (it's very, very tight). I’ve included a pic of the bulk of the unit wedged in the ceiling - do you think it could be a closed unit and needs wholesale replacement?

Keen to hear your thoughts!

Hi,
It could be its either been painted so making it tight to unscrew or it could be jus need to clip off rather than unscrew, always a pain when limited cable length, and above you. Good luck

 

[Avo Mk8]

That looks as if it could be a GU10 led bulb Inside.
Is the aperture in the front plate big enough for the bulb to go through?
If so, could you just use one of these?

Wolfcraft WFC-5499000 GU10 Lamp Removal Tool - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. Suction cup designed to quickly and easily change halogen GU10 light bulbs. Avoids damage to the lamp caused by unprotected fingers. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 1 minute.

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[sabbon1138]

That looks as if it could be a GU10 led bulb Inside.
Is the aperture in the front plate big enough for the bulb to go through?
If so, could you just use one of these?

Wolfcraft WFC-5499000 GU10 Lamp Removal Tool - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. Suction cup designed to quickly and easily change halogen GU10 light bulbs. Avoids damage to the lamp caused by unprotected fingers. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 1 minute.

www.screwfix.com

Thanks for the reply! Unfortunately the aperture is completely sealed by glass - so the bulb isn’t accessible at all.

 

[sabbon1138]

Hi,
It could be its either been painted so making it tight to unscrew or it could be jus need to clip off rather than unscrew, always a pain when limited cable length, and above you. Good luck

Thanks! I might use a bit more force and see what happens.

 

[Chivers]

I'd have thought the Bezel should screw off with a quarter turn or similar, if this is just one light if it's not coming off you may have to replace. If there's another see if that has more play in the feed to it or try to see if the bezel comes of easier that the one you're currently trying to replace the lamp in?

 

[Avo Mk8]

Thanks for the reply! Unfortunately the aperture is completely sealed by glass - so the bulb isn’t accessible at all.

Bother Didn't spot that!

 

[littlespark]

We had these types in our house when it was new 16 years ago.

I think the heat of the halogen bulb made the thread difficult to screw off. Ours was a porcelain bezel, and metal fitting,

Even taking the fitting down out the ceiling and attacking it with plumbers grips wouldn't slacken it off.


Both have now been replaced with LED fittings, but needed to get an adaptor ring as the existing hole was too big.

 

[7029 dave]

Could be a sealed unit, some led downlights are.

 

[Cagethethird]

Try pulling the white bezel straight down to seperate it from the black housing.
There are some that are held in with a simple push in friction hold clip