How to change bathroom downlights

[Ming2016]

hi

Two of my three bathroom ceiling bulbs went off, I thought I'd better get them fix before the last one die too.

I had a look at them they got no clicks or anything like that, all they got is a sealed ring and a glass (photo attached)

Can someone shed some light for me please , how to open it?

Thanks


Downlights pic added hope it helps someone else

 

[charliegolf]

The lamp (bulb) is a push and turn put in/take out method, but can be fiddly. The fixing itself, the sealed ring as you call it, is usually held in by spring clips. You can get your nails in under the edge either side and slowly ease them out. Change the lamp and replace.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

You haven't lived there long, have you...

 

[Ming2016]

You haven't lived there long, have you...

Nearly a year ... any idea I can open it?

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Wow - consider yourself lucky that the bulbs have lasted as long as they have.

 

[Ming2016]

The lamp (bulb) is a push and turn put in/take out method, but can be fiddly. The fixing itself, the sealed ring as you call it, is usually held in by spring clips. You can get your nails in under the edge either side and slowly ease them out. Change the lamp and replace.

Sorry mate

Do you mean I can push the glass in and turn? I tried it seems firmly attached ?

I can only manage to pull the whole thing (fitting) out a little bit on two sides and it seems like it hock up somewhere ?

 

[Iggifer]

Try pressing your palm flat against the white bezel, press hard against the ceiling and twist at the same time.

If they're stuck you will need the pressure to stop the whole fitting turning

 

[Ming2016]

Try pressing your palm flat against the white bezel, press hard against the ceiling and twist at the same time.

If they're stuck you will need the pressure to stop the whole fitting turning

Do you mean I can twist it and twist it and pull the whole thing out?

 

[Iggifer]

The aim is to get the white bit to move, and not the grey bit that's in the ceiling

 

[Ming2016]

Thanks all , I manage to pull it off , just need a little bit harder

 

[Iggifer]

Thanks all , I manage to pull it off , just need a little bit harder

That's what she said! ooof

 

[RF Lighting]

Wow - consider yourself lucky that the bulbs have lasted as long as they have.

Ahh good old wives tales.

I have 5 down lighters in my bathroom. I had three lamps go in the 15 years they were halogen fittings.