Getting a recessed bulb holder open

PommieBast

It sounds simple but I have not worked out how one is supposed to open these bathroom light enclosures in order the replace the bulb. Rotational force does not seem to be working and I cannot pull the unit down any further presumably due to wires holding it in place. Any ideas?

That bit that looks like a rip is actually a reflection...

smuggler.ie

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058279527/getting-a-recessed-bulb-holder-open

Is this another one like that

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058278728/feel-like-an-eejit-how-do-i-get-these-gu10-bulbs-out

PommieBast

@smuggler.ie

Actually it was a different type. Looks like the problem was me pulling out the entire unit, whereas the outer shell is supposed to remain in the ceiling..

Suppose correct technique is to try and get a flathead screwdriver between the lip on the ceiling cup and the outer bulb holder rim. Looking at the unit once the bulb is unscrewed I have the suspicion the bulb was also incorrectly installed. My gut instinct is the bulb is supposed to be clamped between those two black crescent-shaped clips rather than resting on the bottom of the holder.

smuggler.ie

Well "cup" should come out too, ho would you replace should you desire?

PommieBast

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120104553#Comment_120104553

That I'm not sure about. I suspect the sparkey who installed it did a poor job as other times I've come across lights like this there has been a lot of slack left in the cable.

smuggler.ie

Fitting was installed after ceiling done - there is no other way to access connector block to remove current fitting. So....

10-10-20

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120104541#Comment_120104541

You get better light off the bulb with the bulb down like that. But yes, it's supposed to be clipped between the black holders.

I wouldn't be too concerned about it if you're fitting a LED bulb as the heat from those is significantly less than a halogen, so all of mine are fully inserted into the downlighter like in your photo.

PommieBast

@10-10-20

I wouldn't be too concerned about it if you're fitting a LED bulb as the heat from those is significantly less than a halogen, so all of mine are fully inserted into the downlighter like in your photo.

I'm inclined to agree but the amount of blackening I saw on the two blown bulbs and their recepticles certainly does not look normal, and I am pretty sure they were LEDs. That room has three ceiling lights which I think is overkill, so I would lean towards "proper" installation for the cooler running.