How to Get a Glass Light Fixture Out
Glass light fixtures protect bulbs and add decoration. Screws usually hold most glass light fixtures to the metal part of the fixture. Some glass light fixtures may slide or screw into the metal fixture. When a bulb gets broken or the light fixture gets dirty, you must remove the fixture. As with any electrical device, power should always be cut to avoid the chance of an electrical shock. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Unplug the light fixture from the wall or turn off the circuit breaker in the fuse box. Doing this will help you avoid an electrical shock.
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Locate the screws that hold the glass light fixture to the metal fitter. If you can't see the screws, look at the base of the fixture and find the edge of the screw cover. Press your fingertips into this edge until the cover pops off. If the cover doesn't budge, place a towel on the end of a flathead screwdriver and push the tip into the edge until the cover pops off. You may have to pry a little bit to work it off. If the cover won't budge, look for a tiny screw holding it in place. Remove the screw with a screwdriver and remove the cap.
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Remove the screws holding the flange of the glass light fixture to the metal fitter. These may come loose with your fingertips but are more often removed with a screwdriver. Hold the glass light fixture with your free hand while unscrewing the screws to keep it from crashing to the floor. If there aren't any screws, turn the glass light fixture counterclockwise to slowly back it out of the metal fitter. If it isn't threaded, twist it back and forth until it comes free.
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Tips & Warnings
Some glass light fixtures have a cap screw on the outside end of the fixture. This cap screw must be removed before the fixture can come out or be removed from the metal fitter bracket.
Failing to unplug or kill the power to the light fixture may result in electrical shock.
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