How do I replace a shower light?

Hike · Post by **Hike** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 8:30 pm

HI, I just had one of my lights in the shower burn out and I can't figure out how to get at the bulb to replace it. Does the white ring just pop off? I don't want to break it trying to figure it out.

This is in a 2004 26' RB.

Thanks for your help.

norijake · Post by **norijake** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 11:45 am

On our '04 26RB, the white trim rings rotate counter-clockwise about 20 degrees to loosen and come free. The lens remains with the trim ring.

norijake · Post by **norijake** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 12:51 pm

The trim rings can be very tight. Here are a couple of pix showing a trim ring removed and the base to which it attaches. Note the indentions on the base into which the protrusions on the trim ring fit. A small clockwise turn snugs the ring up against the ceiling.

KTnLen · Post by **KTnLen** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 6:47 pm

These look like the 'puck' accent haolgen lights I had installed beneath my kitchen cabinets, and if so, the bulb has two pins and pulls away from its socket with firm pressure straight out. Do not try to rotate the bulb in its socket or bend it down from the ceiling as the porcelain socket might break.

Also, I strongly recommend you use latex or vinyl medical examination type gloves when handling the bulbs (any bulbs for that matter). Leaving the oils from your fingers on the glass will shorten the life of the bulb.

These bulbs may be purchased at Home Depot, or Lowes, or a good hardware store. Expect to pay anywhere from $3 to $7 each depending on the size. You'll want to shop for physical size, voltage and wattage, so take the old bulb with you to compare before you buy. Some places call these 'curio cabinet bulbs.'

Hike · Post by **Hike** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 7:06 pm

Thanks to both of you. I have the bulb out now and will take it in to get a replacement. Actually I will get 3 because the second one will likely go out soon and then I will have 2 spares for the next time.

Good thought on the gloves, I will use some when I put the new one in.

Someone on another forum mentioned that living in an RV rocks. I sure agree tonight. We have a storm going through with high wind gusts. My Born Free is rocking away and I am snug inside enjoying it!