[chamsalife18]

Hi:

I bought a few of those LED retrofit kits for recessed lighting, which I attempted to install today. I was able to remove the baffle, which sort of "snapped" in, but it appears that the trim is attached to the recessed lighting can. It is not attached by springs. I've pulled very hard to remove it but it is clearly attached to the can, maybe by two hooks. How do I remove it so I can insert the LED light?

 

[chamsalife18]

how do I post a picture?

 

[chamsalife18]

 

[MrElectricianTV]

Hi:

I bought a few of those LED retrofit kits for recessed lighting, which I attempted to install today. I was able to remove the baffle, which sort of "snapped" in, but it appears that the trim is attached to the recessed lighting can. It is not attached by springs. I've pulled very hard to remove it but it is clearly attached to the can, maybe by two hooks. How do I remove it so I can insert the LED light?

You may have to detach the lamp socket from the trim. There should be two springs that can be squeezed together on each side of the socket. It could also be a type of recessed light that cannot accept other trims. If you cannot post pictures, how about a brand name and model number?

 

[chamsalife18]

Thanks for your response! I have several different variations on the same theme. Here's one.

 

[chamsalife18]

Here's another.

 

[chamsalife18]

Here's one more, which actually looks like the first one. I don't see make or model numbers on any of them

 

[Jim Port]

I have seen some that have spring steel arms that press against the housing. Try pulling down while twisting back and forth.

 

[chamsalife18]

Thanks for your reply. I can't pull these down because the socket is attached on the inside. I've tried to unscrew the socket but it won't budge. See the second picture I've posted.

 

[brric]

Are those remodel housings?

 

[chamsalife18]

I don't know. We bought the house in September. The house was built in 1950 and had a major renovation in 1990 so I'm guessing Jess were added in the '90s

 

[WyrTwister]

Post a photo of your LED kit .

God bless
Wyr

 

[brric]

Looks like the trims might be released by manipulating the silver colored areas on the sides. Try gently probing and/or prying those areas with a small screwdriver.