How to open this holder?

[wizzard]

I just cannot seem to "twist" this to open it and replace it with a new one. There does not seem to be any locks or screws holding it. The cord hold is unscrewed, so it is not that holding it.

 

[davesparks]

The two halves lock together when assembled and are designed not to come apart again.

Just cut the cable after safely isolating and locking off the supply

 

[wizzard]

The two halves lock together when assembled and are designed not to come apart again.

Just cut the cable after safely isolating and locking off the supply

Thanks but need to remove it from the clamp to fit a new one. Do I just "break"the unit?

 

[davesparks]

Thanks but need to remove it from the clamp to fit a new one. Do I just "break"the unit?

The cord grip should unscrew from the lampholder, and it looks like that is all that is holding the lampholder in place

 

[wizzard]

The cord grip should unscrew from the lampholder, and it looks like that is all that is holding the lampholder in place

Many thanks will try it out. Is this a common - to "fuse" it at the production time?

 

[GBDamo]

Sparks tool kit, screwdriver and hammer, you've exhausted half the tool options.

In other words tw4t it, after safe isomolation.

 

[GBDamo]

£3.00 to replace, save your knuckles.

 

[GBDamo]

E27 Porcelain Lampholder with Bracket [PLU66971]

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My that's a big one

 

[wizzard]

£3.00 to replace, save your knuckles.

Sure but need to remove it from the bracket first. Have got the replacement already.

 

[GBDamo]

Sure but need to remove it from the bracket first. Have got the replacement already.

Remove bracket, the one linked comes with a bracket, sorry not very clear.

 

[wizzard]

Remove bracket, the one linked comes with a bracket, sorry not very clear.

Will try it and see what happens!

 

[Gary latto]

If you look at the outer edge of the metal ring that the build lugs fit in to Ullapool see a bit of the metal the ring is made of where a bit of it sticks out and it grabs against steps in the plastic bit ull need to bend it inwards to stop it gripping against the outer bit

 

[wizzard]

If you look at the outer edge of the metal ring that the build lugs fit in to Ullapool see a bit of the metal the ring is made of where a bit of it sticks out and it grabs against steps in the plastic bit ull need to bend it inwards to stop it gripping against the outer bit

sorry but in my photo in the first post, I cannot see the "bit" that sticks out.

 

[pirate]

Ullapool?
Isn't that where the ferry leaves from to the outer hebrides?

 

[Gary latto]

Shouldn't message when drinking
Wizzard if you look in the inner of the metal ring ull see the bit that's bent outwards and if get a small driver down outer of metal circular bit and bend it inwards it will then unscrew done loads mate promise

 

[Gary latto]

Sorry about the quality of pic
Looks like this mate

 

[davesparks]

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My that's a big one

That lampholder is not suitable for use in the light fitting the OP is asking about, fitting that as a replacement will leave exposed live terminals in the fitting. It needs to be replaced with the same type of lampholder as is already in there.

 

[davesparks]

Many thanks will try it out. Is this a common - to "fuse" it at the production time?

It's not fused tigether, the lampholder is screwed together and a little metal tab locks it a bit like a ratchet mechanism. It is possible to get them apart again if you can get to the metal tab and push it back, but it's really not worth the effort if you're replacing the lampholder anyway.

 

[wizzard]

Sorry about the quality of pic
Looks like this mate

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Thanks a lot. Will have a go.

 

[wizzard]

It's not fused tigether, the lampholder is screwed together and a little metal tab locks it a bit like a ratchet mechanism. It is possible to get them apart again if you can get to the metal tab and push it back, but it's really not worth the effort if you're replacing the lampholder anyway.

Will try and open it as Gary suggested. If not, brute force. I will need to take the lamp off the wall - I have 8 of these! I am going to replace these with E27 - better daylight colour choice. Bayonet LED does not fit in the lamp as the neck of the holder restricts it.