How to remove the chandelier?

All rooms need lighting fixtures. But, like all electrical devices, they break down from time to time, so there is a need to replace them, of course, for this you have to remove the lamps. In some cases, stretch ceilings create additional problems, because even despite their remarkable properties, they are quite fragile. Therefore, let's figure out how to remove the chandelier yourself from such a ceiling without damage.

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Why do I have to replace lighting equipment?

In fact, the process of removing the chandelier from the ceiling looks a lot easier than installing it. There is a need to replace such devices in two main situations: when they break or become out of fashion.

Important! Modern chandeliers fail extremely rarely, but stretch ceilings last much longer. If you follow the operating rules, do not overheat them, then they are able to last more than ten years.

If you familiarize yourself with the master class, which describes how to dismantle the lamp without the help of specialists, then you can do it yourself, thereby saving a considerable amount of money. Any family member can do this. Just many doubt their abilities, prefer to lay such work on the shoulders of professionals. Others are simply afraid of contact with electricity, even when the switch is turned off. In reality, there is nothing terrible and complicated.

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How to remove a chandelier from a stretch ceiling without a trace?

Before you remove the chandelier from the suspended ceiling, it is imperative that you familiarize yourself with the basic safety rules that must be followed without fail. First of all, it concerns the shutdown of both plugs on the electric meter. If you live in a multi-storey building, you will have to go out to the stairwell, open the electrical distribution panel, find the counter of your apartment among the many devices, and turn off the switch on the fuse.

Important! No problems should arise here, because all devices are specially numbered.

How to dismantle a lighting fixture suspended on a hook?

Are you interested in how to remove the chandelier hook from the ceiling in a new house? Then first check how strong the mount is, if there are any parts that could interfere with dismantling. Then follow this pattern:

1. Remove the protective cap.
2. Put your hand in the hole that has formed, feel the hook inside it, with which the chandelier is attached to the concrete base.
3. Remove the hook, together with the wiring pull it out. Since he is not fixed there by anything, he will get it easily.
4. At the points where the wires joined, remove the completely insulating tape, separate all the wires.

That's how simple it is - you do not need any outside help to complete the dismantling.

How to remove a chandelier with a cross-shaped plank?

From the instructions below, you will learn how to remove the chandelier from the stretch ceiling with your own hands, if it is attached to the base with a cross-shaped bar:

1. Remove from the lighting device all the fragile parts that are present on it: shades, lamps, glass pendants, decoration elements.
2. Unscrew the cap secured by the central nut or locking screw. Gently pull it to expose the hole in the stretch ceiling.Then look inside - there you will see a fastener system. If you hung the chandelier yourself, then disassemble in the reverse order.
3. If you find a cross-shaped or rectangular bar under the cap, first disconnect the suspensions screwed with screws to the concrete ceiling. Pull out the entire structure with the chandelier directly through the hole formed in the tension structure.
4. Disconnect the wires, temporarily insulate the exposed ends with an insulating tape.

Here the lamp turned out to be free, now you can repair it or change it to a new, more modern device.

Important! It turns out that few people know how to remove the most ordinary light bulb from a false ceiling. To do this is no more difficult than changing the light bulb in the floor lamp, you just have to use a stepladder. If you don’t have it at hand, then you can climb onto the table, then unscrew it directly from the lampshade from the cartridge. In such cases, the electricity is not turned off, but from the point of view of personal safety it is better to turn off the house.

If on the ceiling there are additional spotlights, then they are removed according to the same scheme. The main thing is to do everything without haste and unnecessary fuss, so as not to damage anything.

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How to facilitate the dismantling of the chandelier?

Use the advice of professionals to facilitate your work, to avoid common mistakes:

• If it is necessary to remove the plate-chandelier from the ceiling, the first thing to do is to unscrew the bolts that secure it to the base, and only then carry out further dismantling.
• Often when installing lighting fixtures, disposable mounting tools are used, which are not recommended to be removed. Otherwise, they won’t last long, you’ll have to buy new expensive fasteners.
• Before disconnecting the wires, it is necessary to check with an indicator screwdriver that there is really no voltage. This procedure will take you a minute, but you can avoid a lot of serious problems.

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If you adhere to the above recommendations and tips, then you can easily remove any chandelier from a conventional or suspended ceiling without paying for expensive electrician services.