How to change lightbulb in bathroom?

anon_ymous

Hey all,

Just wondering if any one knows how I would perhaps get this light bulb. It looks sorta like a GU10, but I'm not sure how to remove it? I've removed GU10 bulbs before, but this one looks sorta.."attached" to the ceiling

Link to the image below:

http://oi63.tinypic.com/14t3qs3.jpg

Risteard

It's probably an MR16. It will just pull out.

PasturesNew

You seem to know more than me, as you're using product numbers .... I've only had to change a light like that once before - and if I recall correctly, I put two fingers on the glass (one either side), then pushed a TINY bit, while turning it anti-clockwise.

I think ALL products should have a little colour coded dot, meaning: twist, or pull, or push/twist .... so scarey to panic that you might do the wrong one and break it irreparably.

Ectophile

The 12V bulbs (in various sizes) usually just have a couple of small pins on the back, and pull straight out. The 230V GU10 ones are twist and pull.

Watch out for spring clips holding the bulb in to the holder. Sometimes you have to remove that first.

JohnB47

If it won't pull straight out, try putting on a rubber glove, push gently on the glass and twist anticlockwise. It's easy for your fingers to slip over the glass unless you can get a grip on the edges, which you can't with that type of fitting.

Mr.Generous

the ones that are a tight flush fit come with a rubber sucker to attach and then pull out. Your friendly B&Q warehouse lighting / electrical member of staff will probably give you one if you need it, provided you ask nicely!!

jakemillspaek

Mr.Generous wrote: »

the ones that are a tight flush fit come with a rubber sucker to attach and then pull out. Your friendly B&Q warehouse lighting / electrical member of staff will probably give you one if you need it, provided you ask nicely!!

They get loads of suckers....sorta