How do I get this light fitting off to change Halogen ceiling lightbulbs

another_casualty

These fittings seem very tight and impossible to remove . Annoying light bulb randomly flashing over last 2 days means I need to act soon. 

Not sure if these are screw on , but they are stuck to the ceiling .
Thanks in advance ..

FreeBear

They are held in by a couple of spring clips. Pull them straight down - You may need to wriggle the fitting a bit and/or get a flat blade (paint scraper) behind. Just watch your fingers with the clips. They pack a fair punch when snapping back.

Generic GU10 recessed spot light fitting -

another_casualty

Thanks @FreeBear🐻
That is not the nicest fitting , and a bit off putting to say the least .

GDB2222

There's no  need to remove the fitting from the ceiling to change the bulb.

GDB2222

But you do need one of these: 
https://www.screwfix.com/p/wolfcraft-wfc-5499000-gu10-lamp-removal-tool/6084k

stuart45

I use one like that, but very occasionally  the glass comes off and leaves the rest in.

another_casualty

GDB2222 said:

But you do need one of these: 
https://www.screwfix.com/p/wolfcraft-wfc-5499000-gu10-lamp-removal-tool/6084k

Thanks for that @GDB2222
I don't think it's the same type for some reason . It's probably me .
It looks like for the type of fitting I used to have in my last flat .
My fitting above looks bigger and more awkward.
Having said that, I'll look into it tomorrow morning ..

fenwick458

it looks like it doesn't have a replaceable bulb to me. only way to be sure is too remove it and see

Sandtree

fenwick458 said:

it looks like it doesn't have a replaceable bulb to me. only way to be sure is too remove it and see

Looks like a complete light to me too... havent seen a GU10 that looks like that. Its a bit difficult to judge size though, first photo looks larger than a GU10 would be whereas the 2nd looks like it could the size.

Irrespective if its a replaceable bulb or a complete lamp it will pull out the ceiling being held in with a spring clip on each side. 

Bendy_House

Slip something like a filling-knife blade under the rim, and start to prise it gently away from the ceiling. It should start to move away quite easily - and will spring back if you ease off; that's a good indication that it's held by a couple of springs similar to that shown in the pic above.

Once you can get your fingertips behind the rim - a hand on each side - keep pulling gently until you can see the folded-back springs. Press these inwards towards the fitting to take the pressure off them - this will make the fitting easier to pull out, but also these springs are prone to damaging the edges of the round holes as they squeeze past on the way out.

Yes, they are quite strong...

another_casualty

I will try some of the above tomorrow morning . 

I will of course update if my fingers are not cut , and hope that it gets sorted .
It would be much easier if the clips were  more visible snd accessible like in the last flat.
Not my fitting of choice it has to be said . 

I'll leave it there for now ..