Changing spotlight bulbs

[Deleted User]

I have a couple of bulbs that need to be changed but I can't figure out how to get the bulbs out! In my old house the bulbs were held in with a clip but that's not the case in my current home. I've googled it but am no wiser. Help!

Money_maker

Screwed in maybe?

wallbash

Missu wrote: »

I have a couple of bulbs that need to be changed but I can't figure out how to get the bulbs out! In my old house the bulbs were held in with a clip but that's not the case in my current home. I've googled it but am no wiser. Help!

I have a couple of sets of spotlights, using small bulbs that are a real pain to change. Not screwed in , just pushed, but not enough room to 'pull' off.
This is sold to help, not a great fan , but its a start.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Small-MR16-Black-Sucker-Suction/dp/B008HSPLVU/ref=pd_bxgy_light_img_y

brightontraveller

Gu 10 s are normally gently press the lamp ( bulb ) upwards - you should feel it move a few mm - it should then be possible to rotate it (generally anticlockwise) through about 90

Some part of the light fitting turns and drops down (these normally have little lugs sticking out each side of lamp) the lamp is held in by two clips either side.

Others there is a retaining clip which is drawn together then pulled downwards allowing lamp to drop down

A picture might help ?

[FONT=&quot]I’d check light switch is in of position before attempting to remove or replace lamps or if your worried turn all the power or fuse that feeds lights [/FONT]

trailingspouse

Some bulbs come with a suction cup thing to help with the twisting. If that isn't available, try wearing rubber gloves.

[Deleted User]

Thanks for the replies. I don't think a suction cup would work as the bulbs don't press in. You can change the angle of them, any more ideas please?

fluffpot

Is there an internal 'ring' around the bulb? If so it might twist anticlockwise and drop out.

Like one of these
http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Images/Products/size_3/FRDG10W.JPG

If you can post a pic I'm sure we can help

27col

You'll not get much sensible help unless you post a picture. Otherwise we are just guessing.

JohnB47

I second the idea of using a rubber glove. Press on the face of the bulb and wiggle clockwise and anticlockwise a bit first, then turn more forcibly anticlockwise. Don’t expect it to retract much, it's almost imperceptible. And don't press too hard as this will simply impede the bulbs ability to turn. Just press gently and wiggle until you feel it give. I mean wiggle your hand but you can wiggle other bits if you think it'll help.

[Deleted User]

I've tried to find how to post photos but no luck. Can someone tell me please?

ohreally

Missu wrote: »

I've tried to find how to post photos but no luck. Can someone tell me please?

Upload image to a hosting service and link to that url.