Without seeing what you've done, or what sort of fitting you have, it's a bit hard to know. But, you could try a downlight suction cap, under $10 from EBay, just attatches to the glass on the downlight globe, then you can pull it back. 'GU10 & MR16 LIGHT BULB REMOVER $8.33' Otherwise, if you take out the whole fitting from the ceiling , you can reach the globe, by reaching up the hole in the ceiling the downlight fitting was in. Depends how far up into the roof you pushed it but if it's just inside the fitting you should be able to use a 'downlight globe suction tool to get it back'. 👍
Power off first folks, before you go jabbing your butter knife around. Then you can bash the crap out of it, to use the official name for the technique.
Sometimes the heat from the bulb can heat the paint and cause the parts to stick together. Especially if someone has painted over it before. Otherwise it may be another style of fitting, that only looks similar. A licenced electrician will be able to sort it out !
Luke, just want to thank you for you simple, precise instructions which i followed and put the metal ceiling light rings into bathroom ceiling by myself. With gratitude, for your generosity
The metal ring must be below the bulb. The metal ring is what stops the bulb from falling down. The bulb must be put in first, then you must put in the metal ring, against the bulb, to prevent the bulb from falling out.
Must hv deleted yr answer. LT bulb just like yours, metal ring like two large parenthesis marks that do not meet bent at the ends. How do I install, must lt bulb be removed first it is dangling from ceiling hole
Unsure without seeing it. This video shows how to do it with this style of downlight fitting, with this style of metal ring. The bulb must be up in the light fitting first, then while holding it up with 1 finger, so the bulb doesnt fall down, you need to insert the metal ring with your other hand. The circular metal ring, when out of the fitting, will have a gap because it opens up( as its usually under pressure when its inside the fitting). You need to close the gap in the metal ring for it to fit into the fitting, below the bulb, then it works by putting pressure on the fitting, and holds in place. I put in one side of the metal ring, first, so it it pushing up against the bulb, then push the other side of the ring, into the fitting, and push the rest into place. The metal ring gap must be held together to be able to fit . You could use 'cir-clip pliers' which are a specially tool, but 9/10 you can just hold the metal ring together and slide it in. I hope this answers your question, but it's hard to explain as there are many metal ring styles.
Unsure exactly what your asking. The circular metal ring, when out of the fitting, will have a gap because it opens up( as its usually under pressure when its inside the fitting). You need to close the gap in the metal ring for it to fit into the fitting, below the bulb, then it works by putting pressure on the fitting, and holds in place. I put in one side of the metal ring, first, so it it pushing up against the bulb, then push the other side of the ring, into the fitting, and push the rest into place. The metal ring gap must be held together to be able to fit . You could use 'cir-clip pliers' which are a specially tool, but 9/10 you can just hold the metal ring together and slide it in. I hope this answers your question, but it's hard to explain as there are many metal ring styles.
I'm renting and there is no glass in the one I have as I have touched the tiny bulb thinking that was what was to be changed would this be the same type as you mention in your video?
Lots of help. Only difference was the bulb I'm replacing was stuck in the hole and required a gentle downward tug. Thankfully I didn't force the bulb and made a mess of things☺
