How to change a light bulb in the stretch ceiling?

To change the light bulb in the stretch ceiling, it is not necessary to seek the help of professionals. You can do it yourself. Depending on the type of lamp installed, the replacement instruction will be different.

To get an ordinary incandescent lamp is not difficult, and before replacing other types of fixtures, it is better to familiarize yourself with the step-by-step instructions.

The stretch ceiling is a modern design decision which can decorate any interior. When choosing lighting, there is a lot of room for imagination - from a chandelier, LED strip to spotlights of various sizes and shapes.

But sooner or later you have to change light bulbs. Why is this happening?

• The lamp is out of order. This is the most common reason, so do not save on buying a lamp. Then the replacement procedure will have to be done very rarely.
• Interior change. This is a common cause that requires dismantling of old fixtures. But not necessarily remove all the lights. Sometimes the way out can be to buy overlays for spotlights, which will give them an updated look. As for the chandelier, then you can redo each ceiling or purchase new ones.
• And another reason for which the dismantling of the lamps is inevitable is whole web replacement. It is impossible to change the stretch ceiling to a new one without touching the lamps.

This is one of the most popular versions of the lamp, which is often used in soffits. It has high power, hence a short service life. To replace it with a new one, you need to follow simple rules.

• First you need to turn off the electricity in the room.
• Cotton gloves should be worn before work, because the body of the halogen radiator has a high temperature. Do not touch the surface of the light bulb without gloves.
• Only after this fixings are removed, the old lamp is unscrewed and replaced with a new one.
• The new model is fixed mounts.
• It should be taken into account that the body of the halogen lamp must be at least ten centimeters from the web.

These lamps are convenient and profitable, because they do not require a lot of electricity. So, they will serve a long time.

But there is nothing eternal, so this pill light will sooner or later have to be replaced with a new one. How to do it?

• First you need to make sure that the electricity in the room is turned off.
• If the replacement of the light bulb occurs in the evening, it is better to take a flashlight with you to make it easier to navigate.
• After that, you need to remove the attachment of the old lamp.
• Then the insulation is removed from the wiring.
• After the need to disconnect the wires.
• In order not to act "blindly", it is better to read the instructions for the new lamp.
• Then directly insert the new LED lamp.
• It then requires attaching the necessary wiring and attaching the cover with screws.

Working with this type of lighting device will require a little more skill.

• First you need to disassemble the box, disconnect the wiring and remove the old lamp.
• In the new lamp you need to open the box and connect the wiring, the same color.
• Then, using special pliers, you need to crimp and close the wiring cap.
• When all the wiring is in the box under the cover, you can install light bulbs.
• Then you need to fix the lamp in the ceiling spot. Its power should not exceed that indicated on the flask.
• At the end of the work, you can turn on the voltage.

In order to properly pull out the spotlight and screw in a new one, you need to take precautions.

• Turn off electricity before replacing the lamp, otherwise it may strike with current.
• The luminaire must be held onto the springs, otherwise they will damage both the fingers and the ceiling.

By following these simple rules, you can easily unscrew the spotlight.

Some people mistakenly believe that replacing a lamp requires cutting a web around it. But this option is not only wrong, but also dangerous. Why?

• First, to restore the canvas after such a procedure would be almost impossible.
• Secondly, if you touch the wrong wire, it may not weakly hit by current.
• The new luminaire should be of a larger diameter, because the installation location due to the cut will increase and the old lamp size will not work.
• If the product is under warranty, then after such an intervention it will cease to operate.

It happens that to replace the lamp is required to remove the chandelier. You can do it yourself, following the recommendations.

• If the chandelier is hanging on the hook, then after removing the protective cap, you need to reach it with your hand and grab hold of this mount.After removing the chandelier from the hook, you must work with the wiring, separating them.

• If the chandelier has a cross-shaped plank, then its dismantling will be a little more difficult. First, the lamp must be freed from the ceiling, lamps and other decorations. Only after that the cap is unscrewed and the fastening system is detached (it is just necessary to unscrew the screws). Then, by analogy, we work with wires.
• Experts advise not to purchase flat horizontal chandeliers for suspended ceilings, especially with incandescent and halogen lamps. From their heat, the web can melt.

When replacing a light bulb on a stretch ceiling, it is worth considering some other details.

• If the stretch ceiling with mirror elements, then change the lamps need to be careful to do without damaging the surface.
• It is better that the lamps are the same, otherwise the light supply will be uneven. In addition, uniformity always looks more aesthetic. If you can not find the right lamp, it makes sense to replace everything.
• Work better with gloves. So the lamp will have a long service life.
• Luminaires with high power are poorly combined with a stretch ceiling. It is not recommended to screw in a lamp with power above 35 watts, otherwise there is a risk of damage to the material.
• For prophylactic purposes, you should not overheat the devices unnecessarily, since any equipment needs a break in work.
• It is better not to save on high-quality lamps. They will last longer, and they will have to change less often.

Thus, replacing a light bulb is not as difficult as it seems at first glance. The main thing is to strictly follow the recommendations, and everything will work out.

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