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Changing a light bulb is something that most of us take for granted. How hard can it be, right?
Well, according to research, one in 20 British people don't know how to change a light bulb. If you can believe it, that's 3.2 million people in the UK that can't change a bulb. It sounds crazy, but it’s true!
Thankfully, Wholesale LED Lights is here to lend a helping hand in the form of a step-by-step guide.
Never attempt to change a light bulb with the power still connected. Remember, safety first!
Remember that incandescent light bulbs run very hot, so give them a chance to cool down before you start touching anything.
Fortunately, you won’t have this problem with LED light bulbs, as they produce very little or no heat.
Generally speaking, light bulbs are found in hard-to-reach locations. This means it’s probably a good idea to use a ladder to replace them.
In the interest of safety, we don't recommend balancing on a chair that’s on top of a table!
The way you do this will depend on whether your bulb has a bayonet, screw or a push-and-twist fitting.
For bayonet mounts, and for GU10-type fittings, hold the bulb lightly but firmly, and gently push upwards whilst turning it anticlockwise until it comes out of the socket.
For screw fittings gently twist the bulb anticlockwise until it comes out.
Gently but firmly push the bulb into the socket and turn clockwise until you feel it lock into place.
“Click”
LEDs also have an incredibly long life-expectancy in comparison with their old-school incandescent and fluorescent counterparts. Their 50,000 hour life-span will mean that you won’t have to read this blog again for about 17 years!
For more information please contact our customer service team on 0116 321 4120 or send us an e-mail enquiry to cs@wled.co.uk.