Great clear, concise video. Quick (and possible dumb) question - can you just swap them like regular bulbs or do you have to power down / shut breaker off?
Hi, my ceiling lights dont have a twist or rotation feature to remove it, it can only be tilted on single axis. Do you know how i can swap a globe? Thanks
Your video is the only one that helped me. I have the type with the clips and you showed both types of clips. Thank you so much. After a lot of aggravation, after watching your video I have finally replaced the bulbs. THANK YOU!!
Oh, I wish ours came out of the ceiling like that. It's all fixed so we have to fiddle around with our arms in the air hoping to get the pins exactly in the holes. Took me just over 9 minutes for the first one I tried then half that for the second.
I bought my house a couple years ago and didn’t pay much attention to the lights in the “newer” bathroom although I did notice they were not as efficient in lighting the space so there were four lights when the space should have had only two. The light above my toilet recently blew out. It is much more complicated then what you show here. 58 years I’ve lived in houses that never required anything more then twisting a bulb. I am so furious over this crap I may pay to have all of these psycho earth lights removed and replaced with normal lights. No one who doesn’t have a full time house manager at the mansion wants time and money inefficient bulbs.
gazza listermint. ...Mine is stuck too...I'm going to have to replace the whole thing. No choice. Mine is 3 inches wide with just a frosted glass cover. I can't get to the bulb at all. I think that some may be made that you can't remove the lid. I see no other solution. ??? It's a pain. Mine is in our RV.
Bear in mind there are different types of fitting, and different types of bulb. I watched 3 videos to find one that worked for me. Sometimes you press and rotate the bulb, sometimes you pull it. Sometimes you rotate the inner besel, sometimes you pull out the whole fitting. It's misleading for each video to just say 'this is the way you do it'!
thank you for the informative diy vid,,one question and its probably silly,, do you switch off the mains power to do these globe replacements? i understand the light switch should be off, but is there a danger
You should switch it off to be 100% sure because there would be some power there in case someone messed up the wiring (and the switch cuts off the neutral) or your switch has the backlight function. The current would be low but still could be dangerous. Even if you would not be killed by it, you can fall of the ladder
Does it matter what type of GU10 led bulb is used for recessed downlights? I've heard there is some risk of fire but I can't find any information regarding which ones are best and what not to use. All I have are Philips 410 lumen.
So appreciated that you made it 'simplez'... that's after watching other videos and trying to remove the whole lamp unit from the ceiling..Great work THANK YOU so much.
Are the sockets different for regular halogen and LED GU10 bulbs? I think I have a bad socket because the 110v GU10 50w halogen bulb only lasts a few weeks; I've replaced 5 of them in 8 months. The other 9 GU10 bulbs haven't burned out. The replacement socket I bought on eBay from China says it's an LED halogen GU10 socket. My bulbs aren't LED.
I would try to match up bulb with a home depot product. Don't know if that would help. Home depot products overall are made for American circuitry. Ebay may be selling for European circuitry or just not be up to USA codes... not certain... just a hunch...
The problem I have is that the socket is stuck. I try to turn anti clockwise but it doesn’t move and there’s no grip - I have several bulbs stuck in the house at the moment 😩
Hi Emilio! For more stubborn sockets we would recommend using an assistive tool, such as this GU10 suction cup. www.ebay.com.au/itm/332015745572 Cheers
Great video, just moved into a new house and i have the exact same spot lights and just couldn't work out how to replace the bulbs as i have only been used to pushing the ring wire together to release the unit.
I'm in the same boat as many of the folks here. I've got a recessed bulb I can't seem to "push and twist" (at all), and if I try to take the cover or can (or whatever the thing the bulb is in is called), it seems that I'm going to pull the drywall down with it. It's not clear what comes out -- the bulb or the cover or the can (if it's a can). Honestly, I can't tell. What to do?
@Fuckoff Google I had to pay an electrician to come out, and it turned out to be a good thing that I did. The recessed light had a halogen bulb in it that was burning through the electrical wires thus it was a fire hazard. I paid $100 but my townhouse hasn't burned down, and then went to Home Depot for a replacement. Some of these recessed lights are not at all like these UA-cam videos, and there was no video that covered my situation. In general, I do think they are installed and taken out as indicated here, but with so many difference, sometimes we just have to spend the $$$.
Your video is exceedingly helpful but a groaner... I didn't see the twist of the inner ring and managed to pull the whole trim/bulb assembly from the can. Now I'm tearing my hair out trying to figure out how to get the four clips to hold the trim. Any video or insight on how to do that? I've seen lots on UA-cam but not this kind of downlight. Mine has four clips right at the bottom of the can. They are currently bent in a < . Many thanks, keep up good work.
The fitting refuses to move and now the damn thing is chipped because i had to try and force it with a screwdriver, i've injured my hand now and the bulb can't be removed and the fitting is damaged. Jesus christ, of only things were simple.
Hello, in the United States do you use lamps with a gu10 socket? Could you explain what is appropriate? What spotlights would you use to illuminate the interior of a hotel in the USA?
Thank you so much, I have removed the LED light easily. in my kitchen cabinet i have a little sensor just beside the led light, which probably act when the cabinet is open and close. when the cabinet is open its act to switch on the light and when the cabinet is close its helps to switch off the light . May be that sensor has a battery which i need to change, can you show how to replace the battery? it would be more clear if i would show you in the picture.
The led bulb in my bathroom is part of the extractor fan. It pushes up and twists to come out. I tried to replace the bulb, but the bulb is so fragile, it just disintegrated! Way too fragile! This means I’ll have to get an electrician in to change the bulb every time it goes out. The first bulb didn’t last very long at all. I’m very unimpressed.
Hi kahlo, there are many different types of LED globes, some do flash when the power is turned off. This is generally a discharge of the capacitor and is not a fault of the globe itself. If you are concerned, I suggest taking the globe back to where you bought it as they may offer some solutions.
@@AndrewsLightUpAUSthanks for replying I really appreciate it, on my mouth it would turn indefinitely at least until the wires got tangled up on the inside but there was a notch on the sides to shove a screwdriver in and pop one of the clips loose!
Mine too, and when I tried to change the bulb, I found out that the inner ring is joined to the outer one with pair of rivets. I was able to release the bulb from the inner ring, but just deeper into the ceiling and I couldn't get it out. I thought that I would need to change the whole fitting anyway, so I tried to pry it out and surprisingly it worked. :-)
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Great clear, concise video. Quick (and possible dumb) question - can you just swap them like regular bulbs or do you have to power down / shut breaker off?
Hi, my ceiling lights dont have a twist or rotation feature to remove it, it can only be tilted on single axis. Do you know how i can swap a globe? Thanks
Hero
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wow..
Your video is the only one that helped me. I have the type with the clips and you showed both types of clips. Thank you so much. After a lot of aggravation, after watching your video I have finally replaced the bulbs. THANK YOU!!
WEAR GLOVES! There are some very sharp edges around the housing and I cut through my calloused right hand twice
Oh, I wish ours came out of the ceiling like that. It's all fixed so we have to fiddle around with our arms in the air hoping to get the pins exactly in the holes. Took me just over 9 minutes for the first one I tried then half that for the second.
Your videos are working well done and thank you so much for helping us fix a light bulb lets goooo sweatty pacman
I bought my house a couple years ago and didn’t pay much attention to the lights in the “newer” bathroom although I did notice they were not as efficient in lighting the space so there were four lights when the space should have had only two. The light above my toilet recently blew out. It is much more complicated then what you show here. 58 years I’ve lived in houses that never required anything more then twisting a bulb. I am so furious over this crap I may pay to have all of these psycho earth lights removed and replaced with normal lights. No one who doesn’t have a full time house manager at the mansion wants time and money inefficient bulbs.
Thanks so much mate, your a lifesaver. Earned a new sub.
Great but how do u get the actual bulb out when it's stuck in its connection holder mine is stuck cheers
gazza listermint: did Andrew ever answer you? This sounds like the same predicament I’m currently in.
gazza listermint. ...Mine is stuck too...I'm going to have to replace the whole thing. No choice.
Mine is 3 inches wide with just a frosted glass cover. I can't get to the bulb at all.
I think that some may be made that you can't remove the lid. I see no other solution. ???
It's a pain. Mine is in our RV.
That’s my problem too
Supposedly a suction cup is needed.
Any tips on how to remove the trim if it is stuck and won’t move?
Bear in mind there are different types of fitting, and different types of bulb. I watched 3 videos to find one that worked for me. Sometimes you press and rotate the bulb, sometimes you pull it. Sometimes you rotate the inner besel, sometimes you pull out the whole fitting.
It's misleading for each video to just say 'this is the way you do it'!
Exactly!
1:38 Anyone knows what the coil like thing in the holder is for?
Much appreciated, my first attempt at changing down lights went smoothly 🙏🏻
Great to hear!
Thank you. Took less than a minute thanks to these simple instructions.
Brilliant. So simple and quick. Thanks so much!
Thank you, I had a faulty light that needed changing but I had no clue how
thank you for the informative diy vid,,one question and its probably silly,, do you switch off the mains power to do these globe replacements? i understand the light switch should be off, but is there a danger
You should switch it off to be 100% sure because there would be some power there in case someone messed up the wiring (and the switch cuts off the neutral) or your switch has the backlight function. The current would be low but still could be dangerous. Even if you would not be killed by it, you can fall of the ladder
Quick and easy, thank you!
Simple and sleek video. Thanks. It was helpful
Great video. Easy to see what is done and what the parts are.
Thank you for this. How to you replace the bulb from the fitting two along to the right on your video? These are in my bathroom and can’t do them
did you figure this out? i have the one to the right of the one he’s showing
Same problem here :(
Does it matter what type of GU10 led bulb is used for recessed downlights? I've heard there is some risk of fire but I can't find any information regarding which ones are best and what not to use. All I have are Philips 410 lumen.
So appreciated that you made it 'simplez'... that's after watching other videos and trying to remove the whole lamp unit from the ceiling..Great work THANK YOU so much.
So glad it helped!
Thanks
Thank you! This is exactly what I needed!
Glad it was helpful!
Are the sockets different for regular halogen and LED GU10 bulbs? I think I have a bad socket because the 110v GU10 50w halogen bulb only lasts a few weeks; I've replaced 5 of them in 8 months. The other 9 GU10 bulbs haven't burned out. The replacement socket I bought on eBay from China says it's an LED halogen GU10 socket. My bulbs aren't LED.
I would try to match up bulb with a home depot product. Don't know if that would help. Home depot products overall are made for American circuitry. Ebay may be selling for European circuitry or just not be up to USA codes... not certain... just a hunch...
The problem I have is that the socket is stuck. I try to turn anti clockwise but it doesn’t move and there’s no grip - I have several bulbs stuck in the house at the moment 😩
Hi Emilio!
For more stubborn sockets we would recommend using an assistive tool, such as this GU10 suction cup.
www.ebay.com.au/itm/332015745572
Cheers
I’m having a job twisting mine feels completely stuck
Great video, just moved into a new house and i have the exact same spot lights and just couldn't work out how to replace the bulbs as i have only been used to pushing the ring wire together to release the unit.
Wonderful Andrew, that was very helpful.
Glad to hear it!
Awful video that doesn't help one bit. My bulb has gone in deep when I pressed 😂
cheers boss
Thank you. You are a life saver
Thank you so much for these instructions. This has been very helpful.
Great! very well shown without any annoying drivel 😉 Thanks
Glad you liked it!
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Should I shut down the power b4 replacing the bulb? Please let me know Sir!!!
turn the light switch to off
You're risking if you don't. Your question even implies you know there is a risk. No way I would take.... that chance...
No need to turn your home power off, but as Gerald said, make sure your light switch is in the off position.
Wow awesome. Thank you.
Our pleasure!
Can you show how to change it with the one on the right?
I'm in the same boat as many of the folks here. I've got a recessed bulb I can't seem to "push and twist" (at all), and if I try to take the cover or can (or whatever the thing the bulb is in is called), it seems that I'm going to pull the drywall down with it. It's not clear what comes out -- the bulb or the cover or the can (if it's a can). Honestly, I can't tell. What to do?
@Fuckoff Google I had to pay an electrician to come out, and it turned out to be a good thing that I did. The recessed light had a halogen bulb in it that was burning through the electrical wires thus it was a fire hazard. I paid $100 but my townhouse hasn't burned down, and then went to Home Depot for a replacement. Some of these recessed lights are not at all like these UA-cam videos, and there was no video that covered my situation. In general, I do think they are installed and taken out as indicated here, but with so many difference, sometimes we just have to spend the $$$.
Thats because your a joker
Your video is exceedingly helpful but a groaner... I didn't see the twist of the inner ring and managed to pull the whole trim/bulb assembly from the can. Now I'm tearing my hair out trying to figure out how to get the four clips to hold the trim. Any video or insight on how to do that? I've seen lots on UA-cam but not this kind of downlight. Mine has four clips right at the bottom of the can. They are currently bent in a < . Many thanks, keep up good work.
Hey Randal - if you can send a pic of the clips you have we will see what we can do....
thank you. you did this for most varieties.👌👌👌👌🙏🙏
Most welcome 😊
The fitting refuses to move and now the damn thing is chipped because i had to try and force it with a screwdriver, i've injured my hand now and the bulb can't be removed and the fitting is damaged. Jesus christ, of only things were simple.
I do not like this kind of lamps. they are beautiful but they are not easy to change..thank you for your explanation.
Thanks for showing the different types of spring clips, etc.
No problem!
Mine has metal springs on the sides and there is no socket, just wores going directly inside the beige tip.need to find another video
Hello, in the United States do you use lamps with a gu10 socket? Could you explain what is appropriate? What spotlights would you use to illuminate the interior of a hotel in the USA?
Wonderful explanation step by step
, thanks for posting video.
Finally! Some helpful stuff
Thank you so much, I have removed the LED light easily. in my kitchen cabinet i have a little sensor just beside the led light, which probably act when the cabinet is open and close. when the cabinet is open its act to switch on the light and when the cabinet is close its helps to switch off the light . May be that sensor has a battery which i need to change, can you show how to replace the battery? it would be more clear if i would show you in the picture.
Thank you
Mine wont twist, It's like it's siezed or something, i really need help. it wont turn either direction at all.
It's as easy as that! Great vid ....... many thanks for putting me right.
Did all this but the bulb is stuck and it won't turn. Any suggestions? This one is in the bathroom shower.
Good thing I seen this because I would’ve tried to force twist it
Now i know how to replace my bulbs
I love you 😘
Push and twist - literally saved my life in 3 words😂
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Do ou know where I can buy the 3 inch trim my trim want hold mine up no more
Thank you
Do you have video for the light beside that one?
How to remove square pin light assembly? Not the bulb but the whole assembly? Cant find any screw.
Very nice vedio
Thank you so much 😀
who else watching in 2020?
Thank you ! Thank you! And Thank you Again !!!!
The led bulb in my bathroom is part of the extractor fan. It pushes up and twists to come out. I tried to replace the bulb, but the bulb is so fragile, it just disintegrated! Way too fragile! This means I’ll have to get an electrician in to change the bulb every time it goes out. The first bulb didn’t last very long at all. I’m very unimpressed.
That's very unfortunate JAZZ MAN! Maybe see if you can get some stronger bulbs?
Helpful for me. Thanks
Thank you 💋I fix my self by watch yr video..
How do you identify which Bulb is suitable?
Thank you for this very clear explanation. You’re a lifesaver ! 🙂
Or a lightsaver - whichever, very helpful 😁
I feel like im high watching this
How to open this one ibb.co/tQmmzLv
It didn't work for me. Why???
Thanks for sharing
It does not come out that easily lol
Thanks!!!
No problem!
Switching out gu10 halogen to led and the lights flash when turned off at the switch why would this be and how to rectify?
Hi kahlo, there are many different types of LED globes, some do flash when the power is turned off. This is generally a discharge of the capacitor and is not a fault of the globe itself. If you are concerned, I suggest taking the globe back to where you bought it as they may offer some solutions.
Great, thank you!
Thanks
THANK YOU for this!!!!
Clear and helpful. Thank you!!
Why the bulb change
absolute legend
informative! thanks
Good explanation
Dunno mine will not unscrew... If I push the bulb in towards the ceiling it will not in a little but that's it, turning it both ways stops it
Hi James, there are many different types of down lights. If you're able to send us a photo of yours we may be able to help.
@@AndrewsLightUpAUSthanks for replying I really appreciate it, on my mouth it would turn indefinitely at least until the wires got tangled up on the inside but there was a notch on the sides to shove a screwdriver in and pop one of the clips loose!
Doesn’t budge
Thanks for this
this is outta date in terms of aussie standards.
We have a new updated GU10 replacement video coming soon Graeme.
Thank you!👍
Thank you I will try to do it myself
All the best
Thank you
Amazing!
Thank you
The one in my ceiling looks similar to the 4th one over in the beginning of the video, that's almost off-screen. How do I get that one out?
Mine too, and when I tried to change the bulb, I found out that the inner ring is joined to the outer one with pair of rivets. I was able to release the bulb from the inner ring, but just deeper into the ceiling and I couldn't get it out. I thought that I would need to change the whole fitting anyway, so I tried to pry it out and surprisingly it worked. :-)