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Old 08-25-2011, 04:22 AM   #1
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Recessed Light Bulb needs changed

One of our small round (2") recessed light bulbs have burned out but I cannot figure out how to lower the fixture to access the bulb. I tried twisting it with no success. I am afraid if I try to force it down I will damage the fixture or damage the interior ceiling or both. Anyone have any successful experience with this? Thanks for any help you can provide.
 
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Old 08-25-2011, 05:42 AM   #2
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Our techs. say that the lense twists off, assuming you are talking about a Montana. Larry
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Old 08-25-2011, 01:44 PM   #3
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Pull the fixture slightly out of the ceiling (or underside of cabinet) so that you can get your fingers around the white part of the fixture. Now, with your other hand, twist the glass lens in a counter-clockwise direction. I'm thinking that your fixture is spinning in the hole.

There are two types of recessed cans. One type has spring clips on it and is easy to get out. The other has semi-rigid metal clips that when put in are very difficult to get out without breaking a clip. Since you only need to remove the glass to replace the bulb, try not to remove the fixture itself.

By the way, if replacing with another halogen bi-pin bulb, do not touch it with your skin. The oil on your fingers will diminish the lifetime of the bulb. That, the heat and the current draw was the main reason for going to LED's.



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Old 08-25-2011, 02:12 PM   #4
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quote:Originally posted by henryandterry

One of our small round (2") recessed light bulbs have burned out but I cannot figure out how to lower the fixture to access the bulb. I tried twisting it with no success. I am afraid if I try to force it down I will damage the fixture or damage the interior ceiling or both. Anyone have any successful experience with this? Thanks for any help you can provide.
Henry,
I recommend you consider replacing that hot halogen with an LED seen in Michal's photo. He went through a lot of research to get a good quality LED bulb.
I do not have a Big Sky but have ordered other replacement LEDs from him.
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Old 09-05-2011, 07:40 AM   #5
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Ditto on both above posts.
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