How to remove this bulb?

jc2008

Bathroom light started flickering. Rented house - opened dome to expect 2D lightbulb but saw this instead.


The label says "FLC 2x9W CN G23 230V-50Hz"

How do I remove the bulbs? Assume metal clip does something but don't want to force it.

Given there are two, is this likely to be a problem other than the bulbs?

crasy dash

I'd say just give them a good pull and they should just come out can be tight fitting can't say I ever had to go at one with retaining clips,if you want to be extra careful just wear a pair of gloves.

They look old as you can see darkening on the ends more than likely a new tube will be fine just replace the two as it's easier now.

jc2008

Thank you - will give that a go.

Should have clarified that both have started to flicker at once, if that makes any difference?

iwillhtfu

Just pull then straight out. I'd say it's only one of the lamps gone

Stanford

A pair of gloves won't prevent you from getting zapped with 220 Volts, I suggest you bring the pic to one of the lighting guys in your local B&Q or wherever they would have a replacement fitting

Steve

Stanford wrote: »

A pair of gloves won't prevent you from getting zapped with 220 Volts, I suggest you bring the pic to one of the lighting guys in your local B&Q or wherever they would have a replacement fitting

Gloves are good advice, more risk of broken tube than exposure to mains there (assuming the OP has the good sense to make sure the switch is off).

I would trust a minimum wage B&Q warehouse operative about as far as I could throw them as far as being electrically competent in relation to this.

A new fitting is not required, just a pair of CFL lamps.

jc2008

Thanks for the advice, all.

Pulling didn't work - in the end I used a biro cap to pry the stubborn retainer clip open which released the bulb.

New lightbulbs sorted the issue!