How to change a light bulb in a spotlight?

The most popular element for modern stretch ceilings is a spotlight. They differ from other varieties of lighting fixtures by a wide variety of design design, and they can work with bulbs of any type. With the help of such lamps, you can perfectly complement the interior and emphasize its features. Over time, it becomes necessary to completely remove the lamp from the ceiling. And the most common reason for this is replacing the light bulb. Now we will learn how to change the bulb in a spotlight yourself. You need to seriously prepare for this, because working with electrical appliances is very dangerous and can lead to disastrous consequences.

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How to replace a light bulb in a stretch ceiling?

If your bulb suddenly fails, then you need to replace it immediately so as not to disrupt the operation of the general lighting system. But not everything here is so simple, since first you need to remove the lamp itself from the socket and only then the light bulb. Depending on the type of lamp, you need to perform different actions to replace it.

So, first we learn how to remove the lamp from the stretch ceiling to replace the lamp:

1. First of all, turn off the light in the room, unscrew the part that holds the parts of the lamp, in parts, remove it from the socket.
2. If you use ordinary incandescent bulbs, then you need to unscrew the old lamp and put a new one in its place.

If you need to replace a halogen bulb, you will have to spend a lot of effort. First, we do the same thing as in the first case, turn off the power supply, remove the cover from the lamp and remove the locking ring.

Important! Remember that halogen lamps should only be removed with napkins or gloves. The fact is that the fat soaking the fingers can shorten the life of these products.

There are situations when lamps represent a single mechanism with bulbs, and then you have to completely change the entire lamp.

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How to change a LED lamp in a stretch ceiling?

Since it is LED lamps that are the most convenient and profitable in our time, they are used everywhere. In addition, they consume a minimum of electricity, work properly for several years and shine very brightly. Nevertheless, even such bulbs can fail. Therefore, you must definitely figure out how to insert the LED lamp into the ceiling lamp if the old model suddenly burns out.

Replacement of such devices occurs in several stages:

1. You need to take a new lamp, check its serviceability with the help of a tester.
2. In the room you need to turn off the electricity.
3. Take care of autonomous lighting, because you can’t do anything for sure if you are blind.
4. Remove the fixture from the blown bulb.
5. The wiring must be removed.
6. Then disconnect the wires.
7. Read the instructions that came with the new light bulb.
8. Install the device in accordance with the instructions.
9. Replace all wires and restore insulation of the electrical wires.
10. Remove the wires, attach the lamp cover.
11. Use screws to secure the lid to the box.

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How to remove the chandelier from the stretch ceiling?

In fact, even an inexperienced person will be able to figure out how to remove the ceiling lamp or chandelier on their own. If you are very afraid of electric shock, you can completely turn off the entire apartment, as this will completely protect you, and you will perform the procedure calmly, quickly, without unnecessary worries.

The chandelier is removed from the stretch ceiling in the following sequence:

1. Hook-mounted chandeliers can be removed easily. First you need to remove the protective cap, put your hand into the hole that has formed, then feel for the hook on which the chandelier hangs. You should grab it as tightly as possible in this place and remove it with the wiring. But we still work with wires neatly, although they are de-energized. Carefully remove the insulation and disconnect all the wires between them. Everything is ready!
2. To dismantle a luminaire that is mounted using a cross-shaped lath, you need to perform several more steps. It is necessary to remove all elements from the lamp: shades, lamps, decorative details. Then unscrew the cap under which the fastening system is hidden. Disconnect the suspensions by unscrewing the screws and pull out the chandelier directly with the fastener. Now remove the insulation and unwind the wires. The chandelier is free!

Important! If your chandelier is too massive, then do not try to remove it yourself, it is better to invite an assistant to hedge you during dismantling.

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How to remove a spotlight from the ceiling?

During the removal of a point electric device, both small and rather serious problems often arise, because not everyone knows how to remove a point lamp from a stretch ceiling correctly. If you first study the scheme of these works, then all this can be avoided. In addition, you need to be extremely careful so that you do not accidentally get an electric shock.

When removing such fixtures, the following problems arise:

• The springs that attach the lamp to the ceiling, at the time of pulling it out, hit hard on the fingers.
• There is a chance of electric shock.
• When the lamp is pulled out, too strong springs can damage the strobes.

So, to prevent all of the problems listed above, you need to remember the basic safety rules:

• always turn off the electricity before dismantling the lighting fixtures;
• Be sure to hold the springs as tight as possible to protect the ceiling and fingers from damage.

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Now you know how to disassemble a spotlight and change the light bulb in it. Therefore, from now on, you can not be afraid of the difficulties in working with lighting devices, because it is better to replace a failed element than to leave it in the ceiling inoperative. Agree that there is no point in the original and beautiful stretch ceiling with fashionable lamps, if they will not shine and perform their functions. Defective products will only spoil the mood with their presence.