Recessed Lighting Bulb Change

[Philip Woods]

I've attached a picture of a recessed ceiling light.
I can't get the fitting out of the ceiling to change the bulb.
Does anyone have any tips?

Thanks in advance for any help.
Phil

 

[The Ghost]

Yeh get the suction device to put on it to turn and pull. Oh yeh and take the metal ring out first should just drop out. In fact isolate the circuit FIRST

 

[Taylortwocities]

As above.
You do not take the whole thing out of the ceiling.
Release the metal retaining clip and the lamp should just drop down, on its connecting wire.

Simples!

 

[Octopus]

However, it could be the bulb, the LV cable or the transformer that has failed.

 

[Flanders]

Remove the metal ciculer spring metal thing that is just ove the bulb the lamp shoukd just drop down it looks like a 12 volt one

 

[Philip Woods]

Aah, I didn't realise it was that simple!
I've removed the bulb and I'll buy a replacement and see whether it works.
Thanks all!

 

[Flanders]

Aah, I didn't realise it was that simple!
I've removed the bulb and I'll buy a replacement and see whether it works.
Thanks all!

Make sure the light is turned off when you change it as they get very hot very quicky , also make sure you get the correct bulb, take your old one with you to the shop, if its the bulb with to thin pins then it will be 12 volt,
ps to fellow sparks I know there called lamps im just using the term bulb so as not to confuse phillip

 

[Taylortwocities]

And get the same wattage as the old one. They come in all sorts of sizes: 20, 35, 50watts etc.

 

[Marvo]

If the two pins on the old bulb are dull, tarnished or look like they've been hot then replace the lamp holder as well.

I'm guessing the existing one looks like one of these;


If it does need replacing try to find one that looks like this because they tend to be make better contact.

 

[Philip Woods]

I bought some replacements, which are 12V 50W, same as the original.
I've tried two of the replacements, and neither lit up.
None of the four lights in the bathroom light up, so it could be a problem with the wiring in the room.
Do you think there are any other things I can try, or would it be best just to call an electrician to take a look?

Edit: The pins on the old bulb look fine to me.

 

[telectrix]

depending on how it's been installed, each lamp could have it's own transformer or there could be a larger output tx. for all of them. probable cause is transformer failure or burnt out terminations. now is the time to convert to GU10 LEDs. half a day's work for an electrician: outlay will be recovered on cost savings on your leccy bill.

 

[Flanders]

Yes as tele says probley worth getting them change for new led , the transformers could have pack up , you will have 1 at each light or one large one for all 4 lights , it could also be a faulty light switch , but im afraid the only way to find out is to call an electrician

 

[Philip Woods]

For anyone that cares, an electrician checked it out and it turned out the switch had broken.
Thanks all!

 

[telectrix]

cheers for the update.

 

[Rpa07]

Of course we care! Glad that you got it sorted - we'll miss you now that you don't have any electrical faults though not so much as to wish any upon you just for your return! If you get my gist!?