Has anyone taken apart one of these lights?
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The base (part with the switch) of the body attaches to a plate that is screwed to the ceiling. Give the base a CCW twist and it should come off.
As a follow up for this, since they no longer make these fixtures if one stops working, it's probably the switch as there's not much to them. They can be found on Amazon. Easy swap out. R19a was the model of the old one. Now I've got some spares.
Also, I'm going to bet that the 3 non-working puck style lights I replaced only needed new switches rather than the whole fixture. I'll add tracking them down to my list... Like way down at the bottom.
Also, I'm going to bet that the 3 non-working puck style lights I replaced only needed new switches rather than the whole fixture. I'll add tracking them down to my list... Like way down at the bottom.
I just did a google search for "Mini Toggle Switches SPDT" and found a bunch of possibilities, but I don't have one in front of me, nor have I replaced and tested one. I do need a couple replacement ones though, so if you beat me to that project, let us know what you used.
I had problems once in a while. Lack of use!
Trying multiple times cleared it up.
Jim...
Not that I have found on 44AC, 46, 456, 466, but I'll drop a note to Joe to see if they have a source.
And yes, flipping the switches back and forth a bunch helps temporarily. I've even taken the switch
apart and tried to resurface the contacts with less than stellar results.
i found several problems with these lights:
the led bulbs are intermittent;
the wiring bullet connecteurs needed cleaning.
the toggle switches were actually fine.
the led bulbs are intermittent;
the wiring bullet connecteurs needed cleaning.
the toggle switches were actually fine.
Are you talking about the puck-style ones or the spotlight style? I haven't found any bullet connectors, only crimped butt joints. I figured the issue was either the socket for the bulb or the switch. Replacing the switches fixed the spotlights that weren't working for me. I have these on order, so we will see how they work to fix my issue with the puck-lights as they look like a direct replacement.
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Yes, the ones above were too big, the ones here are the right size, but I haven't got it actually replaced yet.
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i think these are still too big. i measure the barrel at 4mm on the existing switch and the spec on these is 6mm. no luck finding smaller ones yet but will keep looking.
I forgot to update this, these are the correct switches and work flawlessly. I've replaced quite a few of mine that stopped working. Way better than buying the entire fixture for a simple switch. Some fiddly soldering is required.
Amazon search for:
DIYhz 10Pcs AC 250V/1.5A 120V/3A ON/ON 2 Position 3 Pin SPDT Mini Micro Toggle Switch
The main body size is listed as 8x5mm
I replaced one with an entire unit off Amazon. The whole thing, LED, bezel, integrated switch. I think it was around $10. Also the new one has a 3 position switch with one side being white light and the other red.