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August 12, 2017 18:07

How do I replace the cartridge in the luminaire ?

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If the ceiling lights ceased to burn one of the light bulbs, and after replacing the light bulb does not appear, one of the causes of failure can be the failure of the cartridge.Most often this element otgorayut contacts or break the case itself, which can not be repaired.Then we'll tell you how to change the cartridge in the chandelier with his own hands, giving instructions in pictures and descriptive video tutorials.

So, in order to properly replace the failed element, perform the following steps:

  1. Turn off the light on the dashboard.Perform replacement energized is strictly prohibited!Disabling light
  2. remove the chandelier from the ceiling.You can, of course, to change the product without removing the lamp, but it will be much harder.All you need to do - to disconnect the connection of conductors (usually twisting or terminal blocks, as in the photo) and remove the chandelier from a hook or a strap.Dismantling the luminaire
  3. Disassemble light fixture by removing the glass cover and remove all the bulbs (usually e27 or e14 - EP) not to break during the repair process.Getting Started
  4. Remove the visible part of the chuck and turn off the electrical wires.In some models, the contacts are on the ground.In this case, you will need to loosen the clamping screws.
  5. Remove the ceramic base of the product.
  6. Replace the lamp cartridge, connecting the phase to the center pin of the cap, and zero - to remain free.Identify the wires by color you can acquainted with the color coded wires.Connecting lived
  7. Run chandeliers assembly in reverse order.

Visually see how to change the product, you can at this video tutorial:

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way, sometimes there is no need to change the product,but just enough to repair it.For example, in the video below provided by the master was able to solve the problem without having to remove the chandelier and without performing a replacement cartridge:
How to fix the light without disassembling the lamp?

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If you have a lighting fixture with halogen lamps, be sure to read through this lesson:

How do I change the cartridge?
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That's all that I wanted to tell you how to change the cartridge in the chandelier with his hands.Hopefully provided replacement technology with photos and video examples for you was useful and interesting!By the way, this method may be suitable not only for the ceiling fixture, but the desktop, if it is broken.

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