How to remove this light cover?

[adamt11]

Its an outdoor light. I want to remove the cover, I've tried a screwdriver but it's the wrong tool. How can I unscrew it?
Thanks

 

[JohnD]

security screwdriver bit. They come in sets. Looks like you want the hex with a hole drilled in the end.

There was perhaps one supplied with the lamp.

 

[SFK]

adamt,
Search for "Screwdriver Bit Set"

This one would work for you:
https://www.toolstation.com/shop/p56069

Or try poundland as they soemtimes have a them with a screwdriver in the tool section.

SFK

 

[adamt11]

Thanks for your responses
I'm new at diy, do I need an electric screwdriver to use bits?

 

[SFK]

Adan,
Very good question - especially as the kit I showed you does not come with a screw driver (doh).
No you do not need to buy an electric screw driver for these, you use a special screw driver that has a hole in end to take the bits.
(the one at Poundland is just like that - a screwdriver and a several screwdriver bits.

This is a more professional screwdriver version from Toolstation (does your hole look like one of the bits shown?):
https://www.toolstation.com/shop/p57505

and here are some more (cheaper) bits:
https://www.toolstation.com/shop/p52910


And one frm screwfix that I bet they also sell at Homebase and perhaps B&Q:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rolson-Too...9930&sr=8-18&keywords=Ratchet+Screwdriver+Set

And Aldi (but these bits look very poor metal)
https://www.aldi.co.uk/22-piece-wrench-screwdriver-set/p/082842220129901

SFK

 

[scbk]

No, you can handles that take the bits

https://www.toolstation.com/shop/Ha...aper+Pivoting+Head+Ratchet+Screwdriver/p67077

Sort of thing you sometimes see a big set of in lidl for a good price

 

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