davegtt

Ok, stupid question time.

Ive been asked to replace a 2D Lamp at work, I have the part and it looks so simple, Im probably thinking too much about it but cant for the life of me work out how the old one comes off. Ive pulled, twisted, pushed. Tried everything I can think off (without using a hammer) and its still attached to the fixing. Anyone replaced one of these before and can tell me what Im doing wrong?

Looks like it just pulls off but when I tried that it looks like I'll pull the fixture of the wall (muscle man )

Cheers

Kieran_Burns

iTrader: (1)

Aren't they meant to be a bayonet fixing? Push and twist?

Wenker Man

I think there are two small clips that latch on the side of the plastic bit in the middle.

I know what you mean though, I wiggled it from side to side and it came off. Felt like I broke something, but the new bulb stayed in ok so I left it at that, LOL.

Leslie

Whats a 2D lamp anyway?

Les

jacrobat

Get your boss to do it

tanyatriangles

iTrader: (2)

Did my outside one night bfore last.
Grip the lamp fitting by it's plastic centre, and pull while tilting it up at the bottom.

davegtt

The reply would have to be censored off SN

Thanks, we'll give it a go tomorrow afternoon when its quiet

jacrobat

His or yours?

logiclee

They usually should just prise off.

But ask your boss for a Method of Work and Risk Assesment for changing the lamp. It should tell you on that.

And I'd say if you don't know how to change it you have not received sufficient training for the work you are undertaking.

Have an accident while doing it then sue him.

Cheers
Lee

sparkykev

There's a pair of clips either side on the centre that you press in and then pull the lamp off.

davegtt

Cheers guys, we'll be having a look later, does seem simple but getting close to breaking the fixing, we'll shut the elecy off later today when its quiet and have a proper look

fivetide

iTrader: (1)

How much was the part? Having a row with the factor agents over excessive costs - one of the things is a 2D bulb....


5t.

Wenker Man

Bloody expensive when I bought one from B and Q: about £10

I bought it with great dispise as it was either that or peeing in the dark if I used the dowstairs loo.

davegtt

Got it from CPC £2.20

Lamps (Bulbs) & Accessories | CPC

Leslie

Thanks for that-never seen one before. How one learns about life on here!

Les