Broken G9 capsule - how to remove?

Broken G9 capsule - how to remove?

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191 months

Saturday 11th February 2017
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Help please.

I have a broken G9 capsule in a light fitting. It is one of 6 bulbs in the fitting so we can live without it but a broken bulb looks naff.

I have tried tweezers with no luck. Had anyone any ideas on how to remove. I have never installed a light fitting before so not sure about dismantling it.


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3,475 posts

191 months

Saturday 11th February 2017
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Yes it is the glass that has snapped. I will hunt out some needle nose pliers, and will try the screwdrivers. Problem is the glass keeps breaking off. I do have some araldite handy though...

I tried pulling the whole unit out but it has two wires leading into it at the back and so will not come out of the mount.

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3,475 posts

191 months

Saturday 11th February 2017
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I can turn the downstairs lights off at the fuse box which would allow the wire trick. I think I'll try long nosed pliers first.