HELP with replacing/removing light fixture

[mdrew27]

I can’t remove the dome/entire fixture for the life of me. The bulb just went out. I looked at Lowe’s and Home Depot to see if they carry the same model but I didn’t see anything similar. I tried twisting the glass but it won’t budge.

 

[3rdDegreeVol]

My guess is that the ring around the glass probably twists off.

 

[davethevol]

I’ve seen similar models, and the glass should twist, but they do get stuck. Just be careful to not break the glass when trying to free it. Those types of fixtures can be a pain.

 

[AusTXVol]

I can’t remove the dome/entire fixture for the life of me. The bulb just went out. I looked at Lowe’s and Home Depot to see if they carry the same model but I didn’t see anything similar. I tried twisting the glass but it won’t budge.

The glass twist off counter clockwise. Hold the base and twist the glass. If you have to twist the whole fixture counter clockwise and then disconnect the wirenuts when the fixture drops. You can then get the glass off. The glass sometimes sticks due to heat. Oh and turn off the switch if you don't have experience with electrical.

 

[508mikey]

try pushing up on the dome and then twist and tilt it

 

[volfannbama]

You could try to spray a little wd40 in the track where the glass twist off. Need one of those little red tubes to get the spray in that small space, but it may help if something is lodged in the track. (Not really a track, just the space where the little glass bubble goes in)

 

[Orangeslice13]

Hit it with a hammer.
Remove bolts and install a new fixture
(Wear safety gear to protect against flying glass)

 

[McDad]

How many VN members does it take to change a lightbulb?

 

[golfballs]

I’d guess the outside ring comes off first

 

[Go aeiou]

Wear safety glasses

 

[ruger1234]

Use two of those rubber pads that are made for gripping jar lids. With one in each hand turn the glass piece counter clockwise.

 

[kiddiedoc]

 

[RollinVol]

One thing that I have learned in home maintenance and even some vehicle maintenance is I am never beneath youtube. it has saved me so much money to watch videos and sometimes even google

 

[YorkVol]

Have one strong friend grip the fixture while 90 other friends pick up and turn the house

 

[volfannbama]

One thing that I have learned in home maintenance and even some vehicle maintenance is I am never beneath youtube. it has saved me so much money to watch videos and sometimes even google

Ive remodeled my entire house watching youtube

 

[mdrew27]

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No luck yet. Thing isn’t budging but I need to get some jar open grippers to see if that helps.

 

[InVOLuntary]

Rubber gloves helps too.

 

[malinoisvol]

Hit it with a hammer.
Remove bolts and install a new fixture
(Wear safety gear to protect against flying glass)

BUMP.

 

[Go aeiou]

Use a box cutter or other blade to get between the outside ring ant there cieling. You might need to make sever passes to get between all of joined parts . Other tools might work better.
Is the fixture in a damp area?

 

[508mikey]

Hit it with a hammer.
Remove bolts and install a new fixture
(Wear safety gear to protect against flying glass)

BUMP.

guess he dont know Slice is a professional construction contractor --smh and free advice too

 

[NWGVol]

Hit it with a hammer.
Remove bolts and install a new fixture
(Wear safety gear to protect against flying glass)

Yep. When all else fails, BFH to the rescue.

 

[Orangeslice13]

guess he dont know Slice is a professional construction contractor --smh and free advice too

Professional?
I build stuff but would hardly describe my behavior as “professional “

 

[NEVolFan]

I can’t remove the dome/entire fixture for the life of me. The bulb just went out. I looked at Lowe’s and Home Depot to see if they carry the same model but I didn’t see anything similar. I tried twisting the glass but it won’t budge.

Tape tabs... pull down and you twist.

 

[Orangeslice13]

Tape tabs... pull down and you twist.
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The duct tape is a good idea to contain the glass when you hit it with a hammer

 

[The Ron Mexico]

Have you tried going into the attic to access the wiring that runs directly to the fixture and pouring chocolate milk in it?