Light Bulb Holder At Spares2You

1. How to replace a light bulb holder Light bulb holders can go wrong because of rust, or simply because they wear out or they could short out or overheat, melt and stop making a connection with the terminals of the bulb. Most light bulb holders will fail at some point in time. When they do go wrong, you can remove them and replace them with a spare so that it works just as good as a new one. Here are some important things for you to consider before replacing a bad light bulb holder.  Gather Supplies and Tools The basic supplies you will need for the job are listed below: 1) Screwdrivers 2) Pliers 3) Voltage tester/meter 4) Light bulb holder spare (s) You may also need a ladder or something else to climb on if the light bulb holder is out of reach.  Whether you are dealing with an outdoor or indoor light bulb holder, the procedure should be relatively alike. It is a good idea to make sure the spare looks like the one you are replacing, and that it has an identical maximum wattage rating. Since light bulb holders come in different designs, it is essential to make sure that the bulb you'll be using fits the spare.  Disconnect the power source It's a good idea to locate and switch off the circuit breaker (usually found in an electrical breaker box) controlling the power supply to the specific light bulb holder you will be replacing. Choose the right spares

2.  While most circuit breakers should be working fine in such a scenario, it's a great idea to check if the breaker you turned off successfully disconnected the faulty bulb holder from the source. You can do this by using the voltage tester or meter you gathered earlier to test for voltage at the metal points inside the bulb holder. After the test, flip the switch for the light bulb and test again just to make sure you don't miss anything. If you get a voltage reading on any of these tests, you should probably return to the breaker box and turn off the correct circuit breaker. Remember to retest again after doing this until you are confident there is no voltage reaching the light bulb holder.  Remove the light bulb holder Using the screwdriver, you gathered earlier, remove any screws that may be holding the bulb holder in place.  Disconnect all wiring from the light bulb holder Once again using the screwdriver and/or the pliers, remove any wires that may have been fastened to connectors at the lightbulb holder and make sure to note the connection patterns and to separate all wires so that they don't touch.  Reconnect all wiring to the spare light bulb holder Using the screwdriver, tightly fasten the wiring endpoints to the connectors on the spare light bulb holder. You may have to strip the insulation off the wires if you cut them earlier while removing them from the faulty bulb holder.  Reinstall the new light bulb holder It's time to install the spare to the same spot where we removed the faulty holder. Be careful not to fasten the bulb holder too tightly as it may damage the case material if it is made of plastic.  Reconnect the power source Go back to the breaker box and turn on the circuit breaker which you'd turned off earlier. Test the new bulb holder by flipping the light switch. When you have the right tools and spares, repairing or replacing light bulb holders can be relatively easy to handle. You can find spares for many electrical appliances on Spares2you at relatively affordable prices. Visit https://www.spares2you.co.uk/lampholder-fittings Confirm power is disconnected