How to change a lightbulb (really)

[monkebab77]

Hi,

So the lightbulb in my bathroom finally popped, and I've spent at least an hour trying to remove the fixture so I can replace it but with zero luck.

There are no screws or clips visible anywhere.

I've tried turning the glass dome anti-clockwise (with and without upward pressure), and even clockwise but it will just keep rotating forever. Even the metal bracket on top can rotate in either direction (not sure if that means its stripped something?)

Image is attached and any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks
M

 

[Burnerman]

Look for some tiny screws in the side of the frame, above the orb....usually only finger tight.
John

 

[monkebab77]

Hi John,

Thanks for the quick reply.

I've had a look and there are definitely no screws or holes in the frame.

Thanks
M

 

[Burnerman]

This could turn out to be quite illuminating really
I think the secret would likely be with the chrome ring, which would be separate from the glass orb.
Maybe it has its own quick thread, which isn't engaging well.....does it have any tight spots when you rotate it?
John

 

[monkebab77]

Yes if I turn the the chrome ring it does get tighter or looser in random places

 

[foxhole]

Are you sure it's glass, usually plastic with that design.
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[monkebab77]

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[foxhole]

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So plastic or Glass?

 

[monkebab77]

Sorry. Glass

 

[foxhole]

Maybe sprung clips in the rim, see if you can feel them, or get a small mirror above to look behind rim.

 

[flameport]

Not very clear in the picture, but some lights like that have a lever on the side of the upper section (closest to the ceiling), which is either moved or pulled out to release several tabs inside. The lever handle is usually flat against the side of the fitting when closed.

 

[monkebab77]

Success!

I stuck a screwdriver between the dome and bracket and pried it open on one side. Then discovered it was being held by 2 clips.

I've posted a pic of the inside should anyone else happen to come across this post with the same problem.

Thanks for everyone's help.

M

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