How to change a light bulb if the old one is burned out? For everyone, this seems like an obvious and simple action, but if you replace the light bulb incorrectly, you can get bad consequences.
Everything is very simple at first glance, however, in order for the light bulb to last as long as possible, you need to follow several rules.
Which light bulbs require proper replacement:
- incandescent light bulb;
- halogen;
- replacing the LED light bulb;
- luminescent.
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Features of replacing lamps in suspended ceilings
When it comes to lighting built into a suspended ceiling, the process may vary depending on the materials and lighting equipment used. Most often, in such cases, the LED lamp needs to be replaced. Modern spot models are a single structure, so dismantling the light bulb itself will be impossible. You'll have to replace the entire block. This is done as follows:
- The room is de-energized;
- The fastening of the old unit is removed, the insulation is removed, and the wires are carefully disconnected;
- In accordance with the connection diagram of the new lamp, the contacts are connected;
- Electrical insulation is restored;
- A cover is placed on the body, and the body itself is installed in the opening in the suspended ceiling.
can replace lamps of various formats and in any sockets. At your request, we install lighting fixtures with different properties - halogen, energy-saving, LED, incandescent, etc. We advise on further operation, help in the selection and purchase of high-quality models with a long service life.
How to unscrew a light bulb with your own hands
Each type of fixture and lamp has its own replacement instructions, but the first steps are the same for all cases.
- Completely de-energize your home at the panel or meter. In this case, there is no need to worry about electric shock.
- To access tall chandeliers and spot lights on a suspended ceiling, find a stable stepladder or stool. When working with such fragile parts, you need to be sure of where you stand.
- We carefully stand on a stool (or remain on the floor if the light bulb can be reached without effort), working only with the switch off with dry hands.
- Further steps to replace lamps depend on their type. If these are threaded sockets, then with one hand we grasp the light bulb itself (attention, it may still be hot), and with the other we hold on to the socket. Using gentle movements, we begin to unscrew it counterclockwise. Do not squeeze the glass too hard - remember, it is thin. When unscrewing a halogen lamp, remove it only with clean and soft gloves.
- If the light bulb cannot be unscrewed, you need to try to loosen it, then it will give in.
- If it burns out because it burst, then unscrewing it will be quite difficult. How to change a broken light bulb in this case? There is nothing to grab hold of - only sharp shards of glass stick out from the cartridge. A regular potato will help you. Cut it in half, carefully place the cut on the protruding fragments, and then unscrew the remaining light bulb with gentle counterclockwise movements.
Unscrewing a broken light bulb using a potato
- Even if the fragments do not stick out, but the base is firmly seated in the socket, it can be unscrewed using an ordinary plastic bottle. Using a match or lighter, melt the neck of the bottle a little, and while the plastic is hot, insert it into the empty base. Wait a minute for the plastic inside to harden, then unscrew the rest. The E14 base can be removed using a wine stopper. This method is not suitable for replacing light bulbs in a suspended ceiling lamp.
- Long tubular fluorescent lamps have their own fixation method. To remove, grasp the body of the lamp with both hands and carefully rotate it along its axis in any direction. During the process, several characteristic clicks will be heard along the edges of the lamp - this is how it should be, these are the fasteners clicking. After turning approximately 45 degrees, the lamp contacts will appear along the edges of the mount, and it can be easily pulled out of the grooves.
Mounting a tubular fluorescent lamp
- How to change a light bulb in a spotlight? With built-in lamps the situation is a little more complicated. The lamps are secured in them using special springs made of hardened metal. To interact with them, there are special levers on the body; by pressing them, you will release the light bulb from the mount, and it can be removed. The main thing is not to overdo it with pressing the levers - they are quite fragile, they are very easy to break. In addition, if you suddenly release the light bulb, it may slip out and fall to the floor, which will lead to the formation of a large number of dangerous fragments and damage to the floor covering - not the best way to replace a lamp in a suspended ceiling.
- If you can't find any levers, but you can grasp the device with your hands, try gently turning it 90 degrees counterclockwise. How to remove a spotlight? There are fasteners that, after turning the light bulb and making a quiet click, allow you to remove it. After removing the lamp, set it aside in a safe place.
Types of lamps with different mounts
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Replacing an incandescent light bulb
Before you begin the process of replacing a light bulb, make sure that there is no electricity flowing into your apartment at all. To do this, move the machine’s toggle switch to the “off” state in the distribution panel.
After you complete this action, be sure to check whether the apartment is actually de-energized, since sometimes distribution panels can be difficult to understand, and there are no marks there.
Tip: Before turning off the power, check to see if any appliances are turned on, as they may be damaged or even burnt out.
If the current no longer flows, move on. It is also important to remember that after the lamp burns out, you need to wait 10 minutes until it cools down, otherwise you can get burned.
If you have several light bulbs, evaluate how much power they have.
Lamp wattage is measured in watts, and typically a 100-watt lamp will do for a simple, medium-sized room.
How to change a light bulb correctly:
- to replace a light bulb, unscrew the old lamp counterclockwise;
- screw in the new lamp clockwise, but do not use much force when screwing in, because you can damage both the lamp and the luminaire;
- turn on the toggle switch in the distribution panel;
- turn on the switch of a regular switch.
If you change the lamp in a chandelier, you do not need to stand under it when you turn it on for the first time. Externally, the lamp may be in good working order, but in fact, sometimes there are defective lamps. When turned on for the first time, such devices may explode and injure you with shrapnel.
How to change a halogen or LED light bulb
In suspended ceilings, spot lighting is usually based on the use of halogen or LED lamps. In order to correctly replace such a lamp, while ensuring that electric current does not strike you, you need to know some nuances.
First you need to unlock the light bulb in the lamp housing. To do this, carefully remove the special round-shaped ring. After the lock is removed, you can unscrew the lamp. Usually this is not difficult.
Next, we install a new light bulb in the vacant space, similar to the previously used one, which needs to be checked again during replacement. The final touch is to secure the new lamp with a ring.
When replacing the light bulb, hold all parts with your hands, since the retaining ring has the appearance of a spring that can slip out of your hands.
If you previously had yellow lamps, but there was not enough lighting in the room, you can purchase a new lamp of the same color, but white. It will give more light, and the amount of energy will be spent the same as the yellow one.
If you are faced with the question of how to connect additional electricity to your room, it is worth considering that you will need the same light bulbs as the ones you already have.
The thing is that different lamps not only have different features, but also appearance, so it is advisable to use lamps from the same manufacturer in the same room when it comes to spot lighting.
And the most important thing about halogen and LED bulbs is that they should not be touched with bare hands. All actions should be carried out only with gloves, because this will help protect the lamp from premature damage.
By the way, if you do touch the light bulb, don’t be upset, you can gently wipe it with a cotton swab with a little alcohol on it.
Why do headlight bulbs need to be changed at a service station?
The need to dismantle additional body elements
In some models of certain manufacturers, in order to gain access to the lamp in the headlight, it is necessary to remove various parts. For example, a radiator grill or bumper. Attempts to do this yourself lead to damage to the decorative layer and broken fasteners. And the process itself takes too long.
The need to use special tools
In a number of cars, to remove a headlight or other lighting device in the car, you need to use special tools that are provided by the manufacturer to service centers. The driver does not have them at his disposal, so it will be impossible to replace the lamp himself.
The procedure for replacing the lamp is not always described in the machine's operating manual.
Consequently, the car owner will not be able to correctly change the light source. Trying to do it “your way” will lead to more complex breakdowns. Eliminating them will cost you more money than the cost of replacing the lamp.
The need to adjust headlights after replacing lamps
Most often, the filament in lamps is placed unequally. Therefore, after replacement, the headlights will emit a stream of light in a direction other than that intended by the manufacturer. This reduces driving safety, including for other road users. Therefore, the lamp needs to be changed only at a service station, where the headlights are checked and adjusted.
Particular care must be taken with xenon headlights, which require very high voltage current to operate. Switching errors can be fatal.
