DIY replacement LED downlight globes - how to change a light globe!

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DIY replacement LED downlight globes - how to change a light globe!

Want to swap to energy saving globes in your downlights, without waiting for an electrician?

Here’s the good news - it’s as simple as following the steps below.

We used: Beacon LEDlux MR16 6 watt LED globe in warm white

In a downlight with spring clips

1. Take out spring; globe should drop down on lampholder

2a. If you have a 12V downlight, hold the lampholder in one hand and pull the globe out with the other hand

2b. If you have a 240V downlight, hold the lampholder in one hand and turn the globe anti-clockwise and it should come out

3. Replace the globe, reverse of above

In a downlight with twist front face plate

1. Using two fingers against the lugs on the faceplate, turn the faceplate; it should drop out as well as the globe hanging from the lampholder

2. The globe is attached onto the faceplate with a metal clip; twist the globe out of the clip

3. Replace the globe as per instructions above

In a downlight where the face plate comes off

1. Using your fingernails, gently pry the faceplate of the downlight away from the ceiling or front of the gimble downlight

2a. If the globe drops down with the lampholder attached, remove as per instructions above

2b. If the globe is attached onto the faceplate with a metal clip, twist the globe out of the clip

3. Remove/replace the globe as per instructions above

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