I have been living with a burned out bulb in my house for 3 years because I couldn't figure out how to get the burned one out. I wish I had thought to look for this sooner. Thanks for this video!! :)
Same here - I've got 8 bulbs on two tracks in my kitchen, and now am down to 4 - I have to wait for my brother to visit from oversee to change them as was too embarrased to anybody else.
This is a suction cup to help remove the GU10 bulbs. Just attach, push in and turn the bulb counterclockwise and it will pop loose. Brand: Nora Lighting - Part No.: NRS90-N20 - Length: 2 in. - Width: 2 in. - Height: 1 in. Available at Amazon but there are others if you go online!
It's hard to believe that changing a light bulb needs a video, but OMG these stupid GU10 bulbs are ridiculously "challenging." I felt foolish doing a google search on how to change them, but after breaking the bulb trying to take it out, THEN not getting the new bulb "clicked" fully into place so it fell out and broke, we were freaking desperate!! Great video. My husband is off buying yet *another* new bulb now and he'll be very happy when he gets home that I've gotten some decent insight into how to do something that *seems* so simple but isn't. Thanks for making this video!!
iScaper1 Thanks! We DID get the new bulb in okay, with your help here, and the suggestion of someone to use surgical/exam gloves to help give a little "grip" as you turn the bulb. Sigh. Who would have ever thought such a simple seeming thing could be so hard! ;-)
+Susan J. Mills Yeah, seriously, who would think you needed a video and instructions on changing a light bulb, but it's so true with this one! Glad my comment helped you!!
i feel your pain. changing a light bulb shouldn't take several hours !!! i'm going to get new lights today and make sure the it's not a pain in the ass to change bulbs.
After breaking one globe trying to fit it in an impossibly tight space I resorted to You Tube watched your video and saw the tip on wearing gloves for traction. It then took me three seconds to lock the globe in place. The neighbors were happy as the swearing stopped. Many thanks for the vid
I was about five seconds away from having a stroke so thank you for saving my life with the glove comment. It took me seconds to change it after that, you sir saved my life lol
After two days of on-and-off head-scratching, I finally got smart enough to look on youtube, and yours was the the second video I looked at. It was the charm. Thanks very much.
Thank you so much. I struggled with getting the lamps out and finally found your video. How simple it was, once I put on some nitrile exam gloves, to give my fingers enough traction to twist it counterclockwise. Using those gloves also helped get the lamp twisted back in. Thank you again.
THANK YOU! I was getting so frustrated not knowing why these wouldn’t unscrew. I also hate whomever decided to give absolutely no room for fingers to grip these bulbs 😡
I thought this should have been a no-brainer to change one of these bulbs in my kitchen track lighting. Instead I could not get the new one in and the old one I managed to break at the base trying to get it out. In frustration I went to youtube and found your video. I tried it again and it worked just fine. I guess I just needed a bit of coaching! You are now my new handyman coach from now on. Thank you. There are probably lots of people who could benefit from your videos. Thanks again.
iScaper1 Another help, if possible with your bulb, is to aim the bulb housing up in the air, so you are inserting the bulb down into the socket and don't have to hold it up in the air. Easier to seat. My ceiling fan has these lights, and they are adjustable.
@@cjnjersey Yes, yes, yes!! I was having a terrible time and then tried this "trick" - and it made the process much easier. Next time will start this way!
It's a miracle....to say that I am mechanically challenged is an understatement....I suspect my lack of patience is a strong factor to my mechanical incompetence. My 2-yr old kitchen track lighting had 4 out of 5 bulbs burned out....for 6 to 8 weeks. Last night, #4 went. I Googled a tutorial on changing MR16 GU10 bulbs. iScaper1 is the first and only one I viewed. Simple, straightforward with photos and instructions. I wore rubber sole sandals rather than stand on my metal step ladder...for sturdiness and to avoid slipping off the darn thing...also thought that might ground me if I screwed up with the electrical panel. I am here to say...with a bit of consternation...but perseverance....I DID IT !!! I must say, the 1st one fell out as I began to work on the 2nd ,,,but all 5 are now holding brand new Phillips bulbs..hopefully good for another 2 years. One of those little rubber do-dahs came with the fixture. Short finger nails and could not get that off lest I upset the installed bult. I have an ancient fondue fork that is good for all kinds of things around the house...stuck one fondue prong slightly under the do-dah off and back in the drawer...and yet another use for my fondue fork. I absolutely could not have completed this task without your great tutorial. I 'almost' feel like an adult....I am a happy camper. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
Hi Liz. Thanks for watching and I'm glad the video was helpful. I was replacing the halogen bulbs at a rate of 1 or 2 per month. Plus the halogen bulbs run really hot. I was getting ready to replace the light fixture when I decided I would try the LED bulbs. The LED bulbs run much cooler and in 7 months I haven't replace one yet. Here's the bulbs I bought on Amazon if you want to try them out: www.amazon.com/s?k=AmazonBasics+50W+Equivalent%2C+Daylight%2C+Dimmable%2C+10%2C000+Hour+Lifetime%2C+MR16+%28GU10+base%29+LED+Light+Bulb+%7C+6-Pack&i=tools&ref=nb_sb_noss
thanks, just fixed this after a couple years in the darkness. had a bulb that was broken off at the base and couldn't figure out what the problem was until this video.
thank you ive bought the lightbulbs few days ago i couldnt figure out how to put them in so i watched your video and realised i wasnt twisting it so thank you for this useful video i have now put all four of my bulbs in and they work so im well pleased :) xxxx
Even with this video, it was very hard. A simple trick that helped me a lot was drawing a small line with a pen next to each post, so it's easier to match them with the holes.
I'm trying to replace my burned out GU10 bulb and it's impossible to remove! The new bulb comes with a rubber suction that you're supposed to use to remove the old bulb, what a joke! A actually ended up breaking the bulb trying to remove it. The light has a big metal ring around it near the bottom so I can't get my fingers around the bulb to turn it, nor can I use a tool to grab it with. What a dumb design!!
Thanks Emily, I'm glad the video helped. I got tired of changing the halogen bulbs which seemed to burn out every month or two, so I tried LED bulbs and they work great. They seem to run much cooler than the halogen bulbs. I haven't replaced a LED bulb since putting them in. You should give them a try.
big help, my new apartment has these lights in the kitchen and getting the bulb out for the first time was proving to be a hassle now im prepared for the next one to go
do I need a suction cup to put in new bulb-? I remember when the track lighting was installed & guy used a suction cup-done have the cup anymore- thanks
I've had the same problem removing a burned out bulb of this nature. The situation is compounded by the 'brilliantly' designed fixture which hides the edges of the bulb. Which damned idiot who designed these bulbs?!? Your best bet is to buy a fixture with an easy to change light bulb.
This is the best video for changing the bulb I am still having a hack of a time removing the bulb because the housing is so tight surround it. It should not be that painful, especially since those bulbs are so expensive. Thanks to GI Joe for informing us of a locking ring, I am going to try and look for that, perhaps the manufactures should have that device on all fixtures... Thanks for the video.
Brenda Smith I changed another bulb on my track lights yesterday and had a hard time gripping and twisting the outside of the bulb to get it out. I ended up turning duct tape inside out, putting it on the face of the bulb, and twisting carefully counter clockwise until the bulb came loose. Maybe this would work for you.
I have tried for several days and made many attempts. Last night after must frustration. I also broke the cover off of the bulb. A light bulb came on in my head to try duct tape. I am going to do that! Great minds think alike! Thanks for your fed back.
This video was so helpful, thank you. I was able to get the bulb out. The problem is I can't figure out the wattage so I can put a replacement bulb in. There are no markings that I can find on the bulb I took out. Any ideas?
I was using 50w halogen bulbs but they ran very hot and I was replacing them every couple of months. I finally tried 50w equivalent LED bulbs and have had really good luck with them. They run cooler and have been in 4+ months with no troubles so far. Here's a link to the LED bulbs I bought: www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Equivalent-Daylight-Dimmable-Lifetime/dp/B07JMTKH95/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=AmazonBasics+50W+Equivalent%2C+Daylight%2C+Dimmable%2C+10%2C000+Hour+Lifetime%2C+MR16+%28GU10+Base%29+LED+Light+Bulb+%7C+6-Pack&qid=1585960374&s=hi&sr=1-5
But I am unable to aim the 2 posts of the replacement bulb into the slots at the base, and if I install this over the sink, about 6 feet high, it will be even more difficult. Is there a clever little trick for that?
i am scared to change the light bulb, scare if it will fell off to my face. can it broke if feel down? is it dangerous or not? is different model have different way to change it or all the same?
On my light fixture, the inside part that houses the lightbulb wiggles around making the lightbulb change impossible. I'm about to rip this light fixture out of the wall and go to Home Depot to get a different one. I even tried sticking a wad of gum inside to help anchor, but the gum just fell out. Wth! Any advice?
If you can't find the breaker make sure light switch is off then put a length of tape over the switch so someone doesn't accidentally turn the switch on while you're working on the light.
Can you help me how to figure out how to change the bulb in my track lighting in my kitchen when I unscrewed the light fixture face all it's showing me the little tiny Square LED chip how do I find those?
Jeremiah Barnes I just changed another one that was tough to get out. When I reached about a 1/4 turn loosening the bulb it got tight so I had to twist a little harder to get it to around 1/2 turn and then the bulb popped loose and I was able to remove it. Maybe in your case you haven't quite gone far enough.
What I could really use, and didn't see in this video, was some technique to lock the new bulb in place after removing it. I didn't have much trouble with the rest of it. Any tips?
I've got a little plastic suction cup that you can press onto the bulb surface to twist is more easily, this came with a set of bulbs I bought. You can find them on amazon - look for placstic sucker halogen bulb.
Gave up on trying as I am doing this on a ladder with a BUM KNEE. Something told me 2 come check out You Tube & see how 2 make this work. Will take some advil 4 the knee & try again when the ache calms. TY!
I moved into a new build flat last month with 4 of these bulbs in a 4 bulb track lighting fitting and even though I found this video I can not get this damn bulb to rotate any tips?
some fixtures require you to insert the two posts then push up on the bulb, then rotate to the right about 90 degrees. The trick can be that it requires that 'push up' to be able to turn the bulb into the socket
Why am I having such a hard time??? I can totally see where the posts are supposed to be inserted. I twist the bulbs (I have two of 5 to replace) into place - turn the light switch to 'ON" and....nothing!! What am I doing wrong?? I tried a different bulb...(same type) and tried the other socket...same problem. I cannot get either of them to work!!! The bulbs were just purchased today and I asked for assistance to make sure I was purchasing the correct ones. I am at a loss!
Be sure you're inserting the bulb into the larger opening in the slot then you'll need to twist the bulb clockwise around a 1/4 turn so that the posts on the bulb can touch the contacts in the smaller part of the opening in the base. It sounds like you're not twisting the bulb far enough. You may need to use inside out duct tape to help twist the bulb. Click the info icon on this video to see my "Trouble with track light bulbs" video. It might help.
It is impossible to get the bulbs out of mine, they won't rotate is there no tool or trick to make it easier? maybe best sell the lamp entirely, come to think of it, I got it rather cheap myself
+Donna Q I just had a bulb burn out that I can't get to rotate out also. I tried duct tape (inside out) on the front of the bulb and twisted so hard that the front lens came off and left the rest of the bulb. Then I tried stuffing duct tape inside the lens and twisting again, but that did nothing but breaking the bulb off. I'm going to try splitting the remaining outside lens with a small punch and see if I can twist the plastic base of the light bulb out with a small pair of pliers. I'll let you know if it works. Someone needs to rethink the design of this type of track lighting.
desperate to get the old bulb out on a tight fitting? do this - insert a flat edge on an outside edge of the bulb and pull down - this will break the little wires off from the bulb's ceramic base and the bulb will come down. Then you have to remove the actual GU10 base - use a needle nose pliers, grab one edge of it and twist counter clockwise. Now you have the entire bulb assembly out.
you're are removing it the wrong way. you need 2 tools: 1 flat screw driver and a pair of needle nose pliers. turn the bulb to the left, pry on the edge of the bulb to remove it. it prying doesnt work, keep prying until the top glass covering comes right off (wear safety glasses). once the exterior bulb cover is removed, use the needle nose pliers to continue rotating and/or pull the bulb out of the socket. trying with my short finger nails was a bust but the 2 tools worked like a charm to finally get this 1month process done. i kinda put it on the back burner for a bit...
I don't understand how that's the correct method, considering I have horizontal cuts along the side of my thumb and the lightbulb isn't any closer to coming out. I got up to try doing what he did with the bulb, among what other people said in the comments, and all I have to show it is nothing. The video shows him holding the bulb a certain way and it gleefully complies with him. Our bulbs just move like three 3mm clockwise and then laugh at you.
Get GU10 LED Lamps, and you’ll probably never have to change them again. Just Carefully check the bulb specifications, as some of the GU10 LED’s are a bit taller.
We always knew the theory of changing these stupid bulbs, but the issue is getting hold of the bulb as the shades on my track lights are very deep and it's very difficult (that's an understatement) to hold onto the bulb to align it and then twist it. The black suction cup they give you is totally useless! Patience runs VERY thin during this process and the air gets VERY blue!
Bought a house that has these installed in the living room. One of them is burned out. Could not figure out how to replace it. Why anyone would ever have these types of fixtures installed is beyond me. What am awful design.
You need to wear rubber or nitrile gloves because the oils from your skin can damage halogen bulbs and dramatically lower their lifespan. Plus even with the breaker off you shouldn't ever poke into the socket holes even for demonstration purpose.
@@sherelleh when replacing only a bulb, make sure the light switch is off. This is because halogen bulbs get extremely hot right away if it's turned on while the bulb is in your hand. You don't have to turn off the breaker when replacing any light bulb, just don't poke anything into any socket except for the base of the bulb and you'll be fine. Breakers only need to be turned off if an electrician is working with wires, or a ballast, etc.
I replaced the bulb on this stupid thing and it keeps blowing the bulb WTF? Tried two types and blew both. Screw it. Placed a paper cover over where the bulb goes and forgot about it.
Can anyone tell me how to remove the glass shade? I have a 4 lamp light in my kitchen similar to this one: www.lowes.com/pd_353275-53027-EC3088SBA___?productId=3436282&pl=1&Ntt=track+light+arms#img It doesn't seem to turn or pull off. They are covered in kitchen grease and grime and really need to be cleaned.
I have been living with a burned out bulb in my house for 3 years because I couldn't figure out how to get the burned one out. I wish I had thought to look for this sooner. Thanks for this video!! :)
Thanks Jennifer, I'm glad the was helpful.
Same here - I've got 8 bulbs on two tracks in my kitchen, and now am down to 4 - I have to wait for my brother to visit from oversee to change them as was too embarrased to anybody else.
You are not alone, I know how and dread it cuz it hurts my hands.
This is a suction cup to help remove the GU10 bulbs. Just attach, push in and turn the bulb counterclockwise and it will pop loose. Brand: Nora Lighting - Part No.: NRS90-N20 - Length: 2 in. - Width: 2 in. - Height: 1 in. Available at Amazon but there are others if you go online!
Same here! Very greatful for this video! 🙏😊
It's hard to believe that changing a light bulb needs a video, but OMG these stupid GU10 bulbs are ridiculously "challenging." I felt foolish doing a google search on how to change them, but after breaking the bulb trying to take it out, THEN not getting the new bulb "clicked" fully into place so it fell out and broke, we were freaking desperate!! Great video. My husband is off buying yet *another* new bulb now and he'll be very happy when he gets home that I've gotten some decent insight into how to do something that *seems* so simple but isn't. Thanks for making this video!!
Arden Brink
Thanks Arden and good luck!
iScaper1
Thanks! We DID get the new bulb in okay, with your help here, and the suggestion of someone to use surgical/exam gloves to help give a little "grip" as you turn the bulb. Sigh. Who would have ever thought such a simple seeming thing could be so hard! ;-)
Arden Brink
Congratulations and thanks for the update.
+Susan J. Mills Yeah, seriously, who would think you needed a video and instructions on changing a light bulb, but it's so true with this one! Glad my comment helped you!!
i feel your pain. changing a light bulb shouldn't take several hours !!! i'm going to get new lights today and make sure the it's not a pain in the ass to change bulbs.
Thank you! The easiest and safest video on how to replace MR16 lights on UA-cam.
Thanks for watching!
After breaking one globe trying to fit it in an impossibly tight space I resorted to You Tube watched your video and saw the tip on wearing gloves for traction. It then took me three seconds to lock the globe in place. The neighbors were happy as the swearing stopped. Many thanks for the vid
Thanks Wayne.
I was about five seconds away from having a stroke so thank you for saving my life with the glove comment. It took me seconds to change it after that, you sir saved my life lol
After two days of on-and-off head-scratching, I finally got smart enough to look on youtube, and yours was the the second video I looked at. It was the charm. Thanks very much.
Thank you so much. I struggled with getting the lamps out and finally found your video. How simple it was, once I put on some nitrile exam gloves, to give my fingers enough traction to twist it counterclockwise. Using those gloves also helped get the lamp twisted back in. Thank you again.
+Lynne Engelbert
Good tip on using the gloves, thanks for posting.
Thanks! couldn't figure out how to get the bulb out. Worked like a charm after watching your video.
Same here
THANK YOU! I was getting so frustrated not knowing why these wouldn’t unscrew. I also hate whomever decided to give absolutely no room for fingers to grip these bulbs 😡
Agree!!
I did it. I've lived in my condo suite for almost 10 years and I've changed my first kitchen track light by myself. Thanks for the video.😊
Great job!
I thought this should have been a no-brainer to change one of these bulbs in my kitchen track lighting. Instead I could not get the new one in and the old one I managed to break at the base trying to get it out. In frustration I went to youtube and found your video. I tried it again and it worked just fine. I guess I just needed a bit of coaching! You are now my new handyman coach from now on. Thank you. There are probably lots of people who could benefit from your videos. Thanks again.
Thanks Rose, I appreciate the feedback. When changing my bulb I almost went to duct tape to remove the old bulb, but luckily it came out first.
iScaper1 Another help, if possible with your bulb, is to aim the bulb housing up in the air, so you are inserting the bulb down into the socket and don't have to hold it up in the air. Easier to seat. My ceiling fan has these lights, and they are adjustable.
Both good points for the next time. Thanks!
@@cjnjersey Yes, yes, yes!! I was having a terrible time and then tried this "trick" - and it made the process much easier. Next time will start this way!
Wow 😑 I been trying to figure out these light bulbs for FOREVER! Thank you so much
Glad I could help!
@iScaper1 You are an absolutely wonderful human being and I am forever indebted to you.
Thanks very much for taking the time to make this video, GU10 problem sorted!
Great, thanks for watching.
It's a miracle....to say that I am mechanically challenged is an understatement....I suspect my lack of patience is a strong factor to my mechanical incompetence. My 2-yr old kitchen track lighting had 4 out of 5 bulbs burned out....for 6 to 8 weeks. Last night, #4 went. I Googled a tutorial on changing MR16 GU10 bulbs. iScaper1 is the first and only one I viewed. Simple, straightforward with photos and instructions. I wore rubber sole sandals rather than stand on my metal step ladder...for sturdiness and to avoid slipping off the darn thing...also thought that might ground me if I screwed up with the electrical panel. I am here to say...with a bit of consternation...but perseverance....I DID IT !!! I must say, the 1st one fell out as I began to work on the 2nd ,,,but all 5 are now holding brand new Phillips bulbs..hopefully good for another 2 years. One of those little rubber do-dahs came with the fixture. Short finger nails and could not get that off lest I upset the installed bult. I have an ancient fondue fork that is good for all kinds of things around the house...stuck one fondue prong slightly under the do-dah off and back in the drawer...and yet another use for my fondue fork. I absolutely could not have completed this task without your great tutorial. I 'almost' feel like an adult....I am a happy camper. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
Hi Liz. Thanks for watching and I'm glad the video was helpful. I was replacing the halogen bulbs at a rate of 1 or 2 per month. Plus the halogen bulbs run really hot. I was getting ready to replace the light fixture when I decided I would try the LED bulbs. The LED bulbs run much cooler and in 7 months I haven't replace one yet. Here's the bulbs I bought on Amazon if you want to try them out: www.amazon.com/s?k=AmazonBasics+50W+Equivalent%2C+Daylight%2C+Dimmable%2C+10%2C000+Hour+Lifetime%2C+MR16+%28GU10+base%29+LED+Light+Bulb+%7C+6-Pack&i=tools&ref=nb_sb_noss
thanks, just fixed this after a couple years in the darkness. had a bulb that was broken off at the base and couldn't figure out what the problem was until this video.
thank you ive bought the lightbulbs few days ago i couldnt figure out how to put them in so i watched your video and realised i wasnt twisting it so thank you for this useful video i have now put all four of my bulbs in and they work so im well pleased :) xxxx
Thanks Marion for watching.
Thank you so much for this video. It has saved me money.
You're welcome!
Great info and helped get my bulbs out and back in - thank you!
Even with this video, it was very hard. A simple trick that helped me a lot was drawing a small line with a pen next to each post, so it's easier to match them with the holes.
Good tip, thanks for posting.
Thank you so much for explaining how these bulbs come off! I was on my own and didn't know. Much appreciated!
Thanks, the bulbs can be a little tricky to get out.
WOW!!! It's so easy now, thanks to your helpful video. I was trying to pull them it out.
Thank you for the video!!!! This was driving me crazy trying to figure out.
Thanks so much! Yours was the 4th video I watched, and the only one that was clear
+Becky Cameron
Thanks Becky for watching.
Thank you for posting this video! It saved me a lot of time :)
Thank you so much, I was able to change the bulb after watching your video :)
Thanks, I'm glad the video was helpful.
Thank you so much for your instructions. It definitely made it easier to get the bulb to release. :)
Thanks for the feedback.
I'm trying to replace my burned out GU10 bulb and it's impossible to remove! The new bulb comes with a rubber suction that you're supposed to use to remove the old bulb, what a joke! A actually ended up breaking the bulb trying to remove it. The light has a big metal ring around it near the bottom so I can't get my fingers around the bulb to turn it, nor can I use a tool to grab it with. What a dumb design!!
I agree, poor design for a light bulb.
Thank you so much for doing this! I had no idea how to change these stupid bulbs, you're a lifesaver
Your welcome, I'm glad the video was helpful.
THANK YOU FOR THIS. it seems so simple but i needed this video hahah
Thanks Emily, I'm glad the video helped. I got tired of changing the halogen bulbs which seemed to burn out every month or two, so I tried LED bulbs and they work great. They seem to run much cooler than the halogen bulbs. I haven't replaced a LED bulb since putting them in. You should give them a try.
Thank you for this! I was so frustrated before I watched your video! :)
Thanks! This helped and saved me from much frustration!
That saved a lot of heartburn! Thnx
So helpful. Thank you!!
Glad it was helpful!
You can get a "sucker" type tool that makes it easier to grip for turning. I use rubber gloves.
Thank you!! The rubber glove trick worked brilliantly!!
Alan. Please advise as to where to get the "sucker" tool?
@@whitneyfriesen5858 your comment about the rubber glove helped a looooot! thanks :)
big help, my new apartment has these lights in the kitchen and getting the bulb out for the first time was proving to be a hassle now im prepared for the next one to go
Thanks man this video help alot especially that part of the big and small hole, took me months just to try to install these stupid lights
This helped. Thanks a lot. I was so frustrated by this.
Thanks for simple instructions. Worked fine.
Great video. Duct tape worked like a charm.
You should do a video.
Thanks for the video, I couldn't figure it out before
If you cannot twist out with your hands just use a 2side tape. Thanks for your video! 🤝
Thanks for watching!
Do MR16 bulbs twist as well? The replacement I have sure looks like it just pushes in to place.
My bulbs twist 1/4 turn to the right to lock them in the socket.
do I need a suction cup to put in new bulb-? I remember when the track lighting was installed & guy used a suction cup-done have the cup anymore- thanks
Try using duct tape.
I've had the same problem removing a burned out bulb of this nature. The situation is compounded by the 'brilliantly' designed fixture which hides the edges of the bulb.
Which damned idiot who designed these bulbs?!? Your best bet is to buy a fixture with an easy to change light bulb.
I am guessing the designer of this bulb and fixtures is in he'll somewhere for being so cruel.
This is the best video for changing the bulb I am still having a hack of a time removing the bulb because the housing is so tight surround it. It should not be that painful, especially since those bulbs are so expensive. Thanks to GI Joe for informing us of a locking ring, I am going to try and look for that, perhaps the manufactures should have that device on all fixtures... Thanks for the video.
Brenda Smith
I changed another bulb on my track lights yesterday and had a hard time gripping and twisting the outside of the bulb to get it out. I ended up turning duct tape inside out, putting it on the face of the bulb, and twisting carefully counter clockwise until the bulb came loose. Maybe this would work for you.
I have tried for several days and made many attempts. Last night after must frustration. I also broke the cover off of the bulb. A light bulb came on in my head to try duct tape. I am going to do that! Great minds think alike! Thanks for your fed back.
Lady D
Let me know if it works.
iScaper1, It worked like a charm, what a relief....Thank you so much!
Lady D
That's great, congratulations.
This video was so helpful, thank you. I was able to get the bulb out. The problem is I can't figure out the wattage so I can put a replacement bulb in. There are no markings that I can find on the bulb I took out. Any ideas?
I was using 50w halogen bulbs but they ran very hot and I was replacing them every couple of months. I finally tried 50w equivalent LED bulbs and have had really good luck with them. They run cooler and have been in 4+ months with no troubles so far. Here's a link to the LED bulbs I bought:
www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Equivalent-Daylight-Dimmable-Lifetime/dp/B07JMTKH95/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=AmazonBasics+50W+Equivalent%2C+Daylight%2C+Dimmable%2C+10%2C000+Hour+Lifetime%2C+MR16+%28GU10+Base%29+LED+Light+Bulb+%7C+6-Pack&qid=1585960374&s=hi&sr=1-5
But I am unable to aim the 2 posts of the replacement bulb into the slots at the base, and if I install this over the sink, about 6 feet high, it will be even more difficult. Is there a clever little trick for that?
When placing the bulb in the base try rotating it a bit to see if the posts will drop into the holes.
Your a lifesaver 👍
Thanks!
Thanks you - saved me much time!
+Ketan Varia
Thanks Ketan, I appreciate the feedback.
thank you! this helped me
Glad it helped!
Do u have any idea while these bulbs get so hot
Thank you so much, it really helped me . Appreciated
Thank you. Very helpful. Liked and subbed
i am scared to change the light bulb, scare if it will fell off to my face. can it broke if feel down? is it dangerous or not? is different model have different way to change it or all the same?
I don't know of a different way to change the bulb. Be careful not to drop it when you get it out.
On my light fixture, the inside part that houses the lightbulb wiggles around making the lightbulb change impossible. I'm about to rip this light fixture out of the wall and go to Home Depot to get a different one. I even tried sticking a wad of gum inside to help anchor, but the gum just fell out. Wth! Any advice?
Do I need to turn off the braker panel?. In some how i cant find button from the washroom lighting...😑😑
If you can't find the breaker make sure light switch is off then put a length of tape over the switch so someone doesn't accidentally turn the switch on while you're working on the light.
Can you help me how to figure out how to change the bulb in my track lighting in my kitchen when I unscrewed the light fixture face all it's showing me the little tiny Square LED chip how do I find those?
If your track light is like the one in the video you replace the whole bulb.
Thanks so much for your instruction
+janet kus
Thanks Janet.
These are a complete pain in the ass to change but I found using a suction cup that is made for hanging Christmas wreathes makes it easier.
You make it look so easy. For some reason I'm not able to get my lights out. I can turn them counter clockwise but they will not come out. Any tips?
Jeremiah Barnes
I just changed another one that was tough to get out. When I reached about a 1/4 turn loosening the bulb it got tight so I had to twist a little harder to get it to around 1/2 turn and then the bulb popped loose and I was able to remove it. Maybe in your case you haven't quite gone far enough.
I'll give that a try. Thanks for the response.
Jeremiah Barnes
Let me know if it works.
Sorry for the delay. It worked. It just needed a little yank. Thanks for the help.
Jeremiah Barnes
Good, I'm glad you were able to get it out.
What I could really use, and didn't see in this video, was some technique to lock the new bulb in place after removing it. I didn't have much trouble with the rest of it. Any tips?
After lining up the posts on the bulb with the c-shaped groove in the base, twist clockwise about a quarter to lock the bulb into the base.
I've got a little plastic suction cup that you can press onto the bulb surface to twist is more easily, this came with a set of bulbs I bought. You can find them on amazon - look for placstic sucker halogen bulb.
Thanks very much. I'll check out my local hardware stores and get.
Thank you loads!
Thank you!
Welcome!
Thanks for the video, really helpful. :)
AvatarICEMAN
Thanks for watching.
haha well i can tell u used final cut pro on this one but THANKS ALOT i couldn't figure out how the hell to get the bulbs out!
Gave up on trying as I am doing this on a ladder with a BUM KNEE. Something told me 2 come check out You Tube & see how 2 make this work. Will take some advil 4 the knee & try again when the ache calms. TY!
Good luck!
I moved into a new build flat last month with 4 of these bulbs in a 4 bulb track lighting fitting and even though I found this video I can not get this damn bulb to rotate any tips?
Using duct tape is the best method I've found. Also, I replaced the halogen lights with LED lights which last a lot longer.
some fixtures require you to insert the two posts then push up on the bulb, then rotate to the right about 90 degrees. The trick can be that it requires that 'push up' to be able to turn the bulb into the socket
The graphite in your pencil is an excellent conductor. Just saying....
Thank you.
I was trying to unscrew it like a regular bulb and the thing fell apart lol I'm like.....am I supposed to be seeing the wires?! thanks for the video
I don't thing you should see wires, just the slots in the base.
Why am I having such a hard time??? I can totally see where the posts are supposed to be inserted. I twist the bulbs (I have two of 5 to replace) into place - turn the light switch to 'ON" and....nothing!! What am I doing wrong?? I tried a different bulb...(same type) and tried the other socket...same problem. I cannot get either of them to work!!! The bulbs were just purchased today and I asked for assistance to make sure I was purchasing the correct ones. I am at a loss!
Be sure you're inserting the bulb into the larger opening in the slot then you'll need to twist the bulb clockwise around a 1/4 turn so that the posts on the bulb can touch the contacts in the smaller part of the opening in the base. It sounds like you're not twisting the bulb far enough. You may need to use inside out duct tape to help twist the bulb. Click the info icon on this video to see my "Trouble with track light bulbs" video. It might help.
Thank you helpful
Thank you!!!!!
+Shabby Chic
Thanks for the feedback.
It is impossible to get the bulbs out of mine, they won't rotate
is there no tool or trick to make it easier?
maybe best sell the lamp entirely, come to think of it, I got it rather cheap myself
+Donna Q
I just had a bulb burn out that I can't get to rotate out also. I tried duct tape (inside out) on the front of the bulb and twisted so hard that the front lens came off and left the rest of the bulb. Then I tried stuffing duct tape inside the lens and twisting again, but that did nothing but breaking the bulb off. I'm going to try splitting the remaining outside lens with a small punch and see if I can twist the plastic base of the light bulb out with a small pair of pliers. I'll let you know if it works. Someone needs to rethink the design of this type of track lighting.
desperate to get the old bulb out on a tight fitting? do this - insert a flat edge on an outside edge of the bulb and pull down - this will break the little wires off from the bulb's ceramic base and the bulb will come down. Then you have to remove the actual GU10 base - use a needle nose pliers, grab one edge of it and twist counter clockwise. Now you have the entire bulb assembly out.
Yes! I just cut my fingers all up by NOT using gloves. on my way to the store now
All I see here is an overwhelming knack for the obvious .
you're are removing it the wrong way. you need 2 tools: 1 flat screw driver and a pair of needle nose pliers. turn the bulb to the left, pry on the edge of the bulb to remove it. it prying doesnt work, keep prying until the top glass covering comes right off (wear safety glasses). once the exterior bulb cover is removed, use the needle nose pliers to continue rotating and/or pull the bulb out of the socket. trying with my short finger nails was a bust but the 2 tools worked like a charm to finally get this 1month process done. i kinda put it on the back burner for a bit...
thanks!!
+Atul Parmar
Thanks Atul.
I don't understand how that's the correct method, considering I have horizontal cuts along the side of my thumb and the lightbulb isn't any closer to coming out.
I got up to try doing what he did with the bulb, among what other people said in the comments, and all I have to show it is nothing. The video shows him holding the bulb a certain way and it gleefully complies with him. Our bulbs just move like three 3mm clockwise and then laugh at you.
Get GU10 LED Lamps, and you’ll probably never have to change them again. Just Carefully check the bulb specifications, as some of the GU10 LED’s are a bit taller.
Great tip, I replaced my halogen with LED bulbs and they work great. They run a lot cooler and not one has burned out yet.
We always knew the theory of changing these stupid bulbs, but the issue is getting hold of the bulb as the shades on my track lights are very deep and it's very difficult (that's an understatement) to hold onto the bulb to align it and then twist it. The black suction cup they give you is totally useless! Patience runs VERY thin during this process and the air gets VERY blue!
Yeah, whoever designed these bulbs should go back to school.
Bought a house that has these installed in the living room. One of them is burned out. Could not figure out how to replace it. Why anyone would ever have these types of fixtures installed is beyond me. What am awful design.
You need to wear rubber or nitrile gloves because the oils from your skin can damage halogen bulbs and dramatically lower their lifespan. Plus even with the breaker off you shouldn't ever poke into the socket holes even for demonstration purpose.
Do you absolutely have to turn the breaker off to change the bulbs or is that just to be safe?
@@sherelleh when replacing only a bulb, make sure the light switch is off. This is because halogen bulbs get extremely hot right away if it's turned on while the bulb is in your hand. You don't have to turn off the breaker when replacing any light bulb, just don't poke anything into any socket except for the base of the bulb and you'll be fine. Breakers only need to be turned off if an electrician is working with wires, or a ballast, etc.
@@clydeklotz314 Thank you
Do you really have to go out in the cold and turn off your breakers for this shit? I think I might not bother get these lights.
You left out the MOST important step: You must first press the bulb inward prior to turning it--otherwise it will not release.
I know this is an old comment… but thank you!! Because of your tip of pushing it in, I was able to get the darn thing out finally!
I replaced the bulb on this stupid thing and it keeps blowing the bulb WTF? Tried two types and blew both. Screw it. Placed a paper cover over where the bulb goes and forgot about it.
A latex glove makes it so much easier.
Good tip, thanks for posting.
@@Iscaper thank you for posting the video. I was so paranoid of breaking the glass in my hand...
use small suction cup
halogen bulb they are not good for light. The best ones are tubelights .
Where are the tips for turning them. That is what I came here for. The basics are easy try turning it when the track lighting covers over the bulbs.
TWO thumbs up because he has the exact link for trouble shooting. Organized and separate vids
ua-cam.com/video/nzNFSUeWMcQ/v-deo.html
Lights were invented by a woman and the fix (duct tape) by a man :)
I wish someone would blow up all the factories that make these GU10 bulbs. jj What a headache
Can anyone tell me how to remove the glass shade? I have a 4 lamp light in my kitchen similar to this one: www.lowes.com/pd_353275-53027-EC3088SBA___?productId=3436282&pl=1&Ntt=track+light+arms#img It doesn't seem to turn or pull off. They are covered in kitchen grease and grime and really need to be cleaned.
+Hayley Hull
If they're like mine you can't remove the shade. I would remove the bulbs, clean the shades, then reinstall the bulbs.
That's what I thought. Thanks for the info iScraper1😃
Well that's not gonna happen, it's way too hard to get these bulbs in and out!
Dumbest lights ever. Nice video
nasty designs of light fittings
I hate these bulbs.
Agree, we went to LED bulbs that run cooler and last a lot longer.
Instead of trying to grab the bulb by the rim, put your thumbs on the bulb push and turn and it'll.cpme.out easier
I've found duct tape works best.