Stuck recessed lightbulb

[IE00]

Hello,

We have recessed lights and usually have had no trouble changing them - you just use the two notches (pictured in the first image) in the inner ring to turn the light and it comes out (second image). However thus time all of them but one are stuck. When I try to turn the notches the inner ring the whole docket moves and is causing the surrounding paintwork to scratch.

I've tried wd40 and it still didn't work. Does anybody know why this has happened she how can I change the lightbulb?

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• IE00
• 27 Jul 2014
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• IE00
• 27 Jul 2014
• 1

 

[Burnerman]

These quite often seize up due to the action of heat.....sometimes it's best to remove the complete unit from the ceiling ( power off) then at least you can grip it better.
They just pull through the aperture and are held by spring clips.
John

 

[Bosswhite]

I thought the spring clips faced downwards which means the surrounding plasterboard could be damaged by trying to pull the complete fitting out.

Is it possible to close the clips from above the ceiling and then push the fitting down ?

You have got the bulb and holder out, maybe a bit more work and WD 40 might get the old bulb out, or resort to breaking the bulb and using pliers to move the remains.

Whatever you do make sure the Electricity is off.

 

[jj4091]

I thought the spring clips faced downwards which means the surrounding plasterboard could be damaged by trying to pull the complete fitting out.
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The spring clips flip back to the vertical as the lamp holder is removed so no damage should be caused by removing the fitting

 

[foxhole]

The spring clip faces downward towards the ceiling removing involves partially moving the fitting down before pinching the spring back to prevent damage, fairly strong spring so watch your fingers.To replace pinch springs together and offer thru hole and release slowly.