The light fixture is hanging from the outside ceiling of my doorstep and looks like a postlight figure. It is old and rusty. There are two screw-like knobs on top of the fixture. I've tried screwing or pulling them. But they just won't budge. Any idea how to open the casing?
2007-03-03 17:39:48 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
try a small socket the same size or a nut driver
if the fixture is that rusty it should be replaced
2007-03-07 11:40:47 · answer #1 · answered by Norman K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it is that rusty buy a new one
the two screws are they like holding the fixture , check on top , does this light have a pointed top
use the wd 40 or buy a new one , i would buy a new one to heck with the fuss
2007-03-04 21:18:13 · answer #2 · answered by mr_jim51 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may also want to try using a wrench or a pair of plyers to turn the knobs.
I am having a problem with getting the cover off the flourescent light fixture in my kitchen, it is so agravating! It is nothing fancy, just a simple tube fixture...can't see how to do it and I am usually pretty handy.
2007-03-04 02:49:59 · answer #3 · answered by snowcrablegs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
spray some wd-40 on them that should loosen the rust up enough to get them unscrewed.
2007-03-04 01:59:12 · answer #4 · answered by firetdriver_99 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WD-40.....100% of the time, it works everytime!
2007-03-04 01:47:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will have to put some rust killer on those screws and they should screw off
2007-03-04 01:43:19 · answer #6 · answered by Nort 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋