[removed]
Comments
dball37 OP t1_itzs2b9 wrote
I tried to turn it.
Natural-You4322 t1_itzsivk wrote
turn at the base, not the glass
Nun-Taken t1_itzsul2 wrote
OK, does the whole thing turn? Is the glass perhaps held in with spring clips (so try gently pulling down on glass)
notmyfault t1_itzt4ip wrote
I have a similar fixture (not the same) that has spring loaded metal clips that hold the lip of the glass. It takes an absurd amount of force to pull it down. Like I feel like I'm going to break the damn thing. Anyways. I recommend trying to look for manufacturing marks and find the original manual.
whosthedoginthisscen t1_itzv106 wrote
This is what I was going to say. Try pulling straight down in case there are springy clips holding it in.
Raging_Dick_Shorts t1_iu04eg1 wrote
Typically you would have one of three things available to you for removal:
- Spring loaded tabs
- Small set screws
- It twists off
In any case, you should buy a newer LED light. Way more light and much more efficient.
palm_desert_tangelos t1_iu0dl8s wrote
How many redditors does it take to change a light bulb?
thx1138a t1_iu0gvm4 wrote
9 apparently
andmewithoutmytowel t1_iu0oo4r wrote
Is there a small Alan key hole there? Sometimes there’s a set screw flush with the outside. I’ve also seen spring clips you have to pull firmly down.
MirageOfMe t1_iu0r81e wrote
For the downvoters, these do exist. There are LED units that mimic the look of these more traditional dome lights, but cannot be disassembled. The life of the unit is significantly extended by the LED over the bulb, so you're never "supposed to" have to take it apart anyway.
Lilbitevil t1_iu0srea wrote
Use a hammer.
JohnnyMcEuter t1_iu0wyn4 wrote
My mother had a light bulb burst in her hand when she changed a ceiling light like 25 years ago. A shard got into her left eye and as a result she is nearly blind on that eye. I was quite traumatized by the whole situation and as a result always wear safety googles when changing light bulbs overhead.
relentless140 t1_iu1fdo4 wrote
The glass globe should unscrew from chrome base
shplarggle t1_iu1gq4n wrote
Use a hammer
The_Muntje t1_iu1jjg1 wrote
Or a brick
Eupion t1_iu1kmsg wrote
I’m going to laugh if it’s one of those screw type glass domes. Mine just screws off, so good luck with just yanking the fuck out of it!
GromieBooBoo t1_iu2kpj9 wrote
I vote #3 - the glass should unscrew out
Repulsive_Coat_3130 t1_iu3hcp1 wrote
Now that you have if off how about adding teflon tape to the treads to make it easier next time
Repulsive_Coat_3130 t1_iu3hxrl wrote
Every light fixture has hardware mounting it to the ceiling and requires a method of accessing that hardware which is usually hidden inside for esthetics
Nun-Taken t1_itzry01 wrote
What are you trying to do to the glass? Are you trying to turn it?