The most common breakdown of the lamps is brave lamps. First of all, it is characteristic of cheap incandescent lamps, but even high-quality fluorescent and LED lamps are out of order. Such a fault is easy to detect and eliminate, but with a breakdown of the cartridge it is more difficult to figure out. We will tell, because of what it can arise how to diagnose a malfunction and how to change the cartridge in the chandelier.
The main causes of replacement
It is worth noting that the replacement of the cartridge is not always connected with the repair of the chandelier. Sometimes it is required to change the type of cartridge to be able to work with certain types of lamps or improve the aesthetics of the lamp.
The following signs are the technical indication to replace:
- flickering of light that does not pass after replacing the lamp on the same;
- hum or crackling in the chandelier;
- the smell of burning;
- full failure when the current is no longer served to the lamp.
Most often, the cause of the listed breakdown becomes a production marriage. Racing voltage in the household network, temperature drops, elevated air humidity are also able to significantly reduce the period of operation of the lamp.
Often, malfunctions arise due to overload when the lamp is installed in the cartridge, the power of which exceeds the maximum permissible for this type of cartridge.
Required tools and materials
The list of materials and tools depends on the design of a particular lamp. The minimum set includes:
- score;
- passatia;
- stationery knife;
- insulating tape.
For more professional execution of work, screwdriver with replaceable bits or even a screwdriver, a soldering iron with a solder and flux, shrink tubes, terminals are useful.
For the seal of the ceiling, the sealant or gel glue may be needed.
Step-by-step instructions for replacing the cartridge
The chandelier is dismantled from the ceiling, while observing the safety regulations listed below. To dismantle, it is usually enough to remove the device from the hook or the mounting plank and disconnect the wires. The wires connected by the twist are separated by manually or by passage, but the terminal workers will have to loosen the scold. Then I perform the following actions:
- Missing the lamps of all cartridges, take plaphones and other fragile parts.
- Unscrew the top of the cartridge, rotating it counterclockwise. Depending on the model, the chandelier may need to hold down the lower part of the passage or preliminary dismantling of the contacts.
- Remove the ceramic base of the cartridge, remove the wire or terminals from its contacts.
- Disassemble a new cartridge. Connect its central contact with the "phase", and the side - with "zero".
- The base of the new cartridge is mounted on the chandelier and wind the upper part on it.
- Perform an assembly chandeliers in the reverse order.
This is the replacement of the cartridge completed. Now it remains only to return the lamp on the ceiling and connect the wires, thoroughly by replacing the joints.
Precautions
Before holding any work, the chandelier must be de-energized. At the same time, it is not enough to simply change the position of the switch - it is better to protect yourself from all accidents, twisting the cork or turning off the safety toggle switch.
Do not proceed to disassembly chandeliers immediately after it is turned off - the lamps should be completely cooled.
Observe special caution when working with glass and ceramic details, so as not to be bored with fragments. Dense working gloves will not prevent here. If the dismantling and installation of the lamp is carried out on the ceiling, covered with plaster, put on the protective glasses. But most importantly - do not save the polenta, eliminate any likelihood of short circuit both between wires and one of the wires on the chandelier case.
Replacing the cartridge in the chandelier is a relatively simple procedure that requires an artist attentive, accuracy and caution. If you follow the instructions and comply with all security measures, there will be no problems.
Very often, people face such a problem: the light bulb ceased in the lamp or chandelier, and its replacement does not bring results. The reason for this was such a factor: the cartridge itself was faced. In this case, it can be changed, and the workability of the lighting device will be restored.
The main reasons for replacing the cartridge
The failure of the cartridge is quite common not only in Chinese products, but also in more expensive and high-quality luminaires. This can happen not only because of the factory marriage in the product, but also become the consequence of the design features of the lamp.
From high temperature inside the ceiling, the cartridge was deformed. Such a cartridge must be replaced
For example, in a closed lamp, the temperature inside the glass flask is very high, which leads to a rapid failure of not only the lamps, but also the cartridge, can also melt the supply wires. In Soviet chandeliers or lamps, this element may quickly crumble "from old age", having developed its resource.
In such cases, to return the performance of the lamp, you need to change the cartridge, which can be performed independently.
In addition, a frequent reason for replacing the cartridges in the chandelier is the desire to move to more modern and economical LED light sources. Such lamps are most often released with the small base of the E14 standard and they are not suitable for the usual cartridge.
All cartridges have the same design and differ only in the thread diameter for screwing the lamp. By purchasing new products, make sure that they have the same lamp marking.
Change the cartridge: work work
After all the reasons are considered, the material has been purchased, one can proceed to the consideration of the practical side of the question of how to replace the cartridge in the chandelier. Led step-by-step instruction Allows you to independently perform all manipulations:
- First of all, you need to protect yourself: remove the stress from the chandelier. To do this, the entire apartment is de-energized or the machine is turned off, responsible for the lighting group (depending on the configuration of the distribution panel);
- After that, with a chandelier, remove the decorative lid, which covers the electrical connection, as well as the fastener of the lamp to the ceiling. We are convinced of the absence of voltage on contacts: check them with an indicator or probe;
- Now you can remove the chandelier without fears. Change the cartridge, without removing the lamp, but the practice shows that it is very uncomfortable: quickly register hands and the process is delayed;
- To get to the cartridge, you need to rent a lamp. They are better to shoot everything to not damage when working (even if you need to change one). For the same reason, you need to unscrew all the bulbs.
Before removing the chandelier, you need to remember, and it is better to draw a connection diagram so that all the light bulbs are turned on correctly during reverse connection.
If the cause of the luminaire has become a non-working cartridge, then it can be attempted to repair it. To do this, you need to disassemble and inspect the contacts that are under the unscrewed lid:
- Quite often, copper contact plates are rejected, oxidized and even coated with rust (in wet rooms). Such contacts must be cleared with sandpaper or file. If necessary, gently bend contacts with such a calculation so as not to close them;
- The next step should be inspecting the contact screws that are on back side Ceramic pedestal. To do this, the base is neatly delayed, the screws are examined, if necessary, screwed up and tighten;
- Now you can collect the cartridge and screw into it the lamp, and the ends of the chandeliers are inserted into carrying. If the light bulb will work - the repair is performed successfully.
If the light is not caught fire or initially the goal was to install new items, then it should be done as follows:
- De-energize the chandelier, then disassemble the cartridge: as in the case of repair, we need to get to the contact screws, completely revealing which can be removed from the ceramic donyshko;
- Now it remains to take the base of the cartridge from the chandelier. An unambiguous answer how to do it, no. It all depends on the model and design of the lamp: somewhere base is kept on separate bolts, and in some lamps on latches or internal threads. The only thing that can be advised in this matter is not to hurry, carefully inspect the product and not to make excessive efforts: the basis should be removed relatively easily;
- After removing the base of the old cartridge, in the same way, we install a new item, we connect the wires;
- If necessary, change all other cartridges in the same order. After you have dealt with the chandelier design, the process will go much faster.
Connect the chandelier is made according to a predetermined scheme. If earlier the connection was on twists, it is better to establish modern terminals: so faster, safer and safer.
If you find that inside the chandelier, dilapidated or thin wiring, it needs to be replaced with a new wire of a suitable cross section. In this case, the initial connection scheme should be followed and try to avoid confusion of wires.
Let's sum up
As you can see, change the cartridge in the lamp or chandelier is not such a difficult task as it may seem at first glance. It is important to show attention and patience here, because most of the details and compounds of small sizes.
Starting with the consideration of the simplest option - installations instead of a faulty product of the new, the same type - it is hardly worth it. It is also able to cope with even a schoolboy who knows that first is required to turn off the voltage, and then unwind the cartridge itself, weaken the clamping screws of the terminal bar and so on. Mostly, this question is interested in those who want to "modernize" the chandelier in order to use instead of the traditional "Ilyich light bulb" of the energy-saving lamp - for this it often has to replace the chandelier cartridge. Here with this and will understand in more detail.
The advantages of various halogen, and others remind meaningless. Once they are chosen, then all their advantages are known and appreciated. But why change the cartridge in the chandelier? The whole thing is in the mismatch of the parameters of the caps (diameter and thread). Not engaged in the classification of cartridges and differences of their types (, E40), it is enough to indicate that it is necessary to install one of two - "14" or "27". E40 cartridges are designed for street lamps.
1. Disconnect the machine in the apartment (accessible) shield. Hence the conclusion - the patron replacement is desirable to engage in a bright time. How to be if this condition is impossible for any reason? Set next to the location of the chandelier desk lamp, so as not to work in complete darkness.
If the wiring in the apartment is made "by the mind", the sockets and ceiling lights are divorced along different lines (although the author faced with "pleasant exceptions"). But we turn off an introductory machine for security. So, the sockets will be discovered.
In the apartment, if the inner panel is mounted, and is easier. Just turn off the appropriate automatic.
2. Translate a wall (or other) chandelier switch to the "Off" position. In case, for some reason, the introductory automatic disable is undesirable.
3. With the help of the indicator, check the absence of voltage on the chandelier terminal, through which its wires with an intra-quarter line are connected.
Why do you need if everything is already de-energized? According to the EL / installation rules, the switch (circuit breaker) is installed on the phase line, to the lighting instrument. Now the question is - do you all know? And from those who "in the know", do many of whether to comply with this situation? It is better not to risk and check for the presence / absence of potential on all block terminals.
4. Disconnect chandeliers. Here you need to navigate how it is more convenient to do - leave it in a suspended state or first remove from the hook ("butterflies").
5. Lower the chandelier down. Replacing the cartridges at the height, especially if the lamp is quite overall, on a few light bulbs - not the best solution.
6. Remove the cartridge. At first it is spinning, after which the wires from its ceramic block are disconnected. Next - the bottom of the housing. Its fastening is made in different ways, depending on the constructive features of the chandelier. The procedure is easy to determine with visual inspection.
If the chandelier is operated for a long time, then you need to pay attention to the condition of the wires inside it (from the cartridge to the pad). At this stage, they are easy to replace with new ones.
Next - reverse assembly and connection. And here is another advice - it must be done immediately. If you leave the installation of a new cartridge "For then", then it is not a fact that such work will go quickly. For those who do this for the first time, there are difficulties, as much is forgotten on the second day. Proven practice.
If the chandeling is previously done by a twist, then it is desirable to organize a new connection using terminal blocks.
For household use it is better to purchase products from the company "WAGO". With spring-loaded contacts work is much more convenient. Learn about the assortment and specifics of the use of this product.
To restore the performance of the chandelier, in full, it is not necessary to replace the bulb cartridge, which does not shine, even if the heat thread is not converged. The depressurization of the flask (another probable malfunction) is the rarest case.
Typical malfunctions
- "Burning" tongue. This often happens if, when replacing light bulbs, they are too diligently screwed. Therefore, the central contact of the base to it does not reach it. Slightly lift easily, for example, a thin screwdriver.
- Nagar on the tongue of the cartridge. As a result, violation of contact. Clear can be caught with sandpaper fine paper. If there is no one at hand, the flare is easily removed by the tip of the knife.
- Bad contact in the location of the wires. Make a "broach" screws - a second business.
Practical Tips:
- Before you start work, you need to take care of your own security. What and where to disable how to verify that there is no voltage on the wires - is indicated above.
- In any case, if you have to engage in the challenge, you need someone to stand near and helped, but at the same time, and insured.
What could be easier to change the light bulb in the chandelier or lamp. But it is often not so simple, the light bulb can crash, fuck or rust.
Here you need special ways in order not to damage your chandelier or another lighting device.
Definitely answer why the light is not unscrewed, because the reasons may be somewhat.
Perhaps components of your lamp are not so high-quality, unscrupulous manufacturers try to reduce the construction, saving in this way on the material or use low-quality materials.
Perhaps the causes are associated with poor electrical contact at the scene of the threaded connection.
But what can be advised to try to prevent such problems
- Screw the light bulbs no longer the digit indicated on the lighting device as the maximum, in most cases it is 60W. The rule is rather appropriate for incandescent bulbs, since the incandescent bulbs are greater than heat and can spoil as a lamp so an electrical connection (cartridge)
- The light bulb should always be tightly screwed into the cartridge, but when you press it out, look for such a light bulb that it is immediately free and without much effort screwed into your thread
- Do not leave fat spots on the bulb flask, especially this rule is important for halogen. It is best to screw the light bulb, turning the flask with a thin cloth, and it will protect your fingers if the light bulb will burst.
- There are special means in the form of sprays (for example, Kontakt S61) which can be treated with a compound, cartridge and bulb carving and maintain reliable electrical contact for many years even in not very well-established conditions, for example, with high humidity. Such a means can also be handled already under rusting already slightly contacting them. Some experts recommend rubbing with graphite, it can be a piece of brush from an electric motor or a thick pencil.
Getting Started with any work with a lamp, you need to turn off the voltage supply to it. Turning off not only the switch but also the corresponding machine in the shield.
How to unscrew the light bulb
If the lamp is cess But it doesn't get out and you are afraid that it does not burst first unscrew the flavor blasting the flask. To move the accurate thread, you can use the Special Spray it can be "kontakt" and maybe a WD-Screen, on the most extreme case, and by any alcohol deodorant. You need to walk on the thread and give time so that the substance leaked on the thread, after which the thread should "go".If the light bulb has burst, and the base remained inside and not to catch it to unscrew it from there. You should immediately remove sticking pieces of glass so as not to cut down.
The most applicable option to use pliers or round bumps. The left inside the base of the light bulb from the inside is drunk with sponges of the pliers and swelling counterclockwise. Or you can catch thin pliers to catch the extreme edge of the base and try to unscrew it in this way.
You can also apply softening by sprays (described above).
Instead of pliers, you can apply other items: the handle of the screwdriver is incovered with a dense cloth, a soft crust from wine, a tightly rolled piece of paper or even a piece of suitable soap thickness. Here the main thing is to spread the base from the inside, so that the fixed object can be checked.
Is there some more interesting way in which the "unscrewing tool" can serve as an ordinary plastic bottle From under water or beer. How it's done? The neck of the bottle with the help of fire is heated to the softening of the plastic, you can lighter. Then the neck is sick in the base of the light bulb and holds 10 to 15 seconds. So that plastic froze and grabbed with the basement. After that, the stuck light bulb is twisted.
There are cases that the lamp "tightly" is accurate or closed and incommensted by none of the ways presented above. There is the last radical way. Need pliers with thin sponges.
To begin with, knocking all the insides in the cartridge so that only metal remains and with the help of pliers, we begin to gently flicten this metal in the inside, in different parts In turn and gradually. As a result, a piece of twisted metal simply falls from the cartridge of the lamp.
You should be careful how this method you can damage the cartridge itself, besides, if the cartridge was poorly screwed into the feet of the lamp - it can scroll. So during manipulations with the lamp, it is necessary to fix the cartridge itself in hand and not a lamp.
The question is how to unscrew the light bulb, for many it seems ridiculous and banal. Indeed, there are many different solutions. However, there are often situations when distinguished lighting sources are in no hurry to leave their place in the lamp.
As a result of a voltage cast or short-term circuit of the spiral of a light bulb (a metal lamp metal element, designed to twist it) can be welded to the cartridge and with an excessively applied, the glass flask is able to break away from the rest of the lamp.
The worst option, if you were with a problem one on one, the flask crashed unevenly, the protruding fragments remained in the base, the lamp is in the lamp under the ceiling, it is quite difficult to remove which is quite difficult, and the whole room remains in the dark. Panach and in this case is not worth it, your accuracy and adherence is important. proper order Further actions.
How to unscrew the base if the light bulb broke
Greetings to all friends on the site "Electrician in the house". Write the next article dedicated to lighting broke me a single girl who had problems with lighting in the apartment. The essence of the problem was to "exploding light bulbs." Or rather, incandescent light bulbs often burst into the chandelier in the kitchen and everyone would have anything if it were not for one thing.
Unscrew the damaged light bulb from the cartridge Chandeliers and still with sticking fragments as you understand problematic, especially for the girl. And to cope with the problem, it sometimes had to call the electrician. This girl appealed to the advice, what to do in this case and how to extract the remnants of the exploded light bulb.
Honestly, I have not thought before, I did not think that people may have such problems. But as it turned out in life, this is not so and many unreleased in electricity people are not easy in such simple situations. Let's look at what ways there are ways to cope with the problem of the socket stuck in the patron, I think it will be interesting not only to beginners.
Even knowing how to unscrew the base if the light bulb broke, you need to properly assess the situation. When the lamps explode in the cartridge or broken randomly, they can remain under the voltage of their conductive elements. Also, sharp edges of the glass are often preserved on the disturbed part. It is clear that you should not climb our bare hands there, and the rubber gloves easily cut through.
Well, when the room is spilled in an electric shield from several machines. In this case, we turn off only that automaton from which the lamp (chandelier) is died with a damaged lamp.
If indoors are dark, having electrical carrying and a table lamp, it is easy to build a backlight using a battery running around another line. If there is no such possibility, use a flashlight or backlit on your mobile phone.
Do not forget that during the work of the bulbs themselves and their bases are greatly warm. It is better to wait a few minutes, and give the lamp to cool well. During this time, you can take care of possible fragments, which when removing the base will be poured on the floor. At the place of their planned fall, it is necessary to spread the rag or film (for the extreme case, use a bucket or pelvis). Also prepare the devices necessary for further actions.
There are several ways extraction of the remaining in the chock patron, Consider the most common.
Method # 1 - Passatias or taps
To solve the problem, we use tapelings or passage. Who does not know what tapes are a miniature passage with elongated and sophisticated sponges. They are more convenient to capture small details. It is better to use a tool with insulating handles.
First you need to carefully tear off the remaining fragments of the lamp flasks from the base. Try so that they do not get to the floor.
Next, the base is neatly captured by the edge of the selected tool and twisted outward. The main thing here is not to damage the circle of the patron. But if you do everything carefully, there will be no problems. When the base is not moving, you can try to bend it the sides inward and only then try to unscrew.
Was in my practice one case, one person in the evening burst the light bulb in a three-zero chandelier. He decided to remove the base to screw the new light bulb. So that this "professor" was lighter to incorporate the light on the remaining lamps and climbed with the pliers to the cartridge. It was so disturbed ... Therefore, before you unscrew the base of the bulb from the cartridge, turn off the voltage.
Method # 2 - plastic bottle
The next lifehak that will help us cope with burned light bulb Ordinary plastic bottle. Her neck is perfect in the sizes in size.
In order to unscrew the bundled light bulb, you need to slightly melt the throat part of the bottle with matches or lighter, to invest in the remaining base and wait some time.
After plastic freezes and solder to the base, start unscrewed the resulting structure. On the melting and frosting of plastic requires about 10-15 seconds.
Method # 3 - unscrew the cartridge
Another convenient way is to disassemble the patron itself. But I want to note that with ceramic cartridges that are installed in most modern lamps and chandeliers this way will not fit.
You can perform this procedure only with carbetic cartridges of the old (Soviet) type. The difference between carbolite and ceramic cartridge is that the first collapsible.
Carbolite cartridge disassembled into three main parts: two carbolite halves having a threaded connection between themselves and the ceramic core on which brass terminals are attached (contacts).
In one of the halves of the cartridge there is a metal sleeve in the form of a thread for screwing the base of the lamp. If you unscrew this half from the base, then the base of the broken lamp will remain in it.
Method # 4 - Use a plug
Next method If it burst, lies in the use of cortical cork. We take a corky tube, sharpen a little along the edges and insert into the sticking base. Then unscrew the cork along with the basement.
If the lamp scattered, and the glass fragments remained in the lamp, you can try to ride a soft plug on them, so that the fragments are tightly drowned in the crust. Next, the tube with the base is carefully started to rotate. This is done before their falling out.
