How to remove ceiling light fixture
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08-20-13, 09:07 PM
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How to remove ceiling light fixture
Hello,
I have a square ceiling light in my room and cannot figure out how to remove it. Any ideas?
Thanks!
#2
08-20-13, 09:18 PM
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There are usually two small brass thumb knobs on the flange part of the fixture. One across from each other. Could also be a screw there instead of nut.
There are usually two small brass thumb knobs on the flange part of the fixture. One across from each other. Could also be a screw there instead of nut.
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08-20-13, 09:32 PM
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Thanks a lot for your help! I removed a couple of screws but it still does not come off. The screws were on opposite sides of the fixture. Any ideas?
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08-21-13, 09:21 AM
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I can spin the fixture 360 degrees but it does not unscrew. Is there something preventing it from being released?
#6
08-21-13, 09:53 AM
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Usually you can't spin a fixture like that without breaking the wiring.
Like Larry said.... it looks like the paint has fastened it shut.
Like Larry said.... it looks like the paint has fastened it shut.
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08-21-13, 11:43 PM
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#9
08-22-13, 09:08 PM
Maybe your monitor is higher resolution than mine is, PJ. I can't make out anything inside that fixture except what appear to be two lampholders.
And I'm still interested in hearing whether there's any type of mounting hardware visible in there.
And I'm still interested in hearing whether there's any type of mounting hardware visible in there.
#10
08-22-13, 09:20 PM
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The OP is trying to remove the glass. Without getting the glass off.... what's inside is moot point.
Inside the fixture there should be two holes in the metal back plate where the screws attach the fixture to the box.
That fixture should be in the same family as the one I posted. The two side nuts allow the outer glass dome to be removed.
Inside the fixture there should be two holes in the metal back plate where the screws attach the fixture to the box.
That fixture should be in the same family as the one I posted. The two side nuts allow the outer glass dome to be removed.
#11
08-22-13, 10:32 PM
The OP is trying to remove the glass. Without getting the glass off.... what's inside is moot point.
How to remove ceiling light fixture
But I'm definitely confused about one thing: Why isn't following PJ's advice working for you? It seems like that should be the way to do it.
