Just bought some LED spotlights on a whim in Wilko (I know, rock n roll eh) and found that my little sucker install/removal thing that I would normally use is no good because the surface is dimpled. Is there some sort of proprietary tool for LEDs per se or is this just a Wilko-specific thing?
Unfortunately the bulbs sit very snugly in the holder so no chance of holding them around the side as they are either installed or removed so a little confused how this is going to work.
They look like this:
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I find that finger pressure works as well as/better than the sucker tool.
Oh rilly? Interesting. The holder itself isn't "sprung" as such though is it?
Just a bit of finger pressure and twist. If its tight then add a rubber glove to the mix
I find that finger pressure works as well as/better than the sucker tool.
That's all I've ever done with GU10 fittings. I never knew such a tool existed.
You'd probably get them in with a pair of needle-nosed pliers in those holes if you were struggling.
Have to admit I'd never tried without the tool so knowing that this ought to work I will try that. They are very tight in there that's all, but I'll give it a whirl.
Thanks, that was (potentially) easier than I thought!
There should be enough texture there to get a grip with the fingertips and twist, but Cougar's needle-nose pliers suggestion is what I was going to suggest as well.
Cool ta. Poking metal prongs into a light fitting. What could possibly go wrong? 😯 😆
Be wary about the needle nose pliers, the fitting is either soft aluminium or ceramic and somewhat fragile.
Use a ball of sticky tape(sticky side out)press against the bulb and twist.
I've not tried anything yet. We keep forgetting to not use those lights so the other ones are always red hot when I come to try and do the job! I'm not sure the pliers route is going to work, the little holes may be plastic in fact, think it may deform them and the fitments are pretty stiff so am going to need to have a bit of leverage there.
I like the sticky tape idea! I may try that.
You shouldn't need pliers to fit or remove these. Push and twist. Increase friction with a damp cloth if you need to.
