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Title: How do I access recessed fluorescent bulb fixtures?
Post by: goldbehen on October 02, 2020, 01:51:41 pm
I don't see any obvious way to get access to my ceiling fixture in the bathroom. Before I pull it away from the ceiling I thought I'd ask if there's a way to get the cover off to access the bulb. It appears to get to the bulbs I need lower the entire fixture.
As always ,thanks for the forums great advice.
Andy Goldberger
Title: Re: How do I access recessed fluorescent bulb fixtures?
Post by: Keith and Joyce on October 02, 2020, 02:12:52 pm
Squeeze the long edges together and the cover will pop off.  You can then access the fixture screws.

Keith
Title: Re: How do I access recessed fluorescent bulb fixtures?
Post by: Sven and Kristi on October 02, 2020, 02:21:16 pm
I'm not sure what kind your coach has Keith, but mine has two types.  The flat ones with the diffuser panel is pretty easy- just pull down from the long edge, than the other side.  Simple cabinet clips hold them in.  The other light covers that are "raised" are removed by squeezing the sides evenly with both hands long the length.; they will pop out of the housing base.  If you have a Thin-Lite porch light there are screws on either end of the housing.  Once these are removed, it is a matter of sliding the lens cover out. 
I recently upgraded all of mine and these are what is on a 2000 model.
Title: Re: How do I access recessed fluorescent bulb fixtures?
Post by: goldbehen on October 02, 2020, 04:25:47 pm
I have two types as well. All the under cabinet lighting has the panel that pops off by squeezing. The other two have the wood trim. Sounds like I should pull the long end from both sides. Didn't want to put too much tension on it and possibly break something. Thanks
Title: Re: How do I access recessed fluorescent bulb fixtures?
Post by: MisterEd on October 03, 2020, 01:45:50 am
If, by recessed, you mean the ones with wood frame that have no visible screws, and flat diffuser lens, the actual fixture is built into the ceiling. The frame/lense assembly is held to the ceiling with some clips like these: Amazon.com: Camco 44203 Cabinet Catches Side Mount - 6 pack: Automotive (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006I0NSK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&tag=foreforums-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957) On ours, the clips are on the front and rear. Just pull on the ends with your fingertips and it should come off.   
Title: Re: How do I access recessed fluorescent bulb fixtures?
Post by: dsd on October 04, 2020, 12:40:08 am
Mine were difficult to remove stuck together for twenty years. The clips mistered mentions is what mine had and have all been replaced due to being brittle.
Scott