G9 Lampshade Ring Removal

[projuicer]

I've got a Fantasia conservatory light, with a glass shade that's cracked in the heat. A new shade was easily obtained - and with the manual in hand, I had a go at fitting it this morning. This is where it goes wrong...

In order to get the shade off, I need to remove a G9 Lamp Ring. The manual suggests usual a proprietry tool, which I don't have. A look over ebay hasnt helped me source another - any guidance regards where to find one - or just how to get the ring off - would be very welcome, please?

 

[EFLImpudence]

 

[projuicer]

I'd need to get the shade off to get grips around them, vicious circle. There are two indentations in the ring which suggest the official tool was something fork-like...

 

[Iggifer]

A photo might be helpful

 

[projuicer]

Sure thing!

So - here's the lamp as it stands:

I can cope with pulling the bulb out (don't touch it, I know...), then I need to unscrew the ring that's behind it to release the glass:

Here's the new fitting - that shadering is clearly load bearing:

 

[Iggifer]

Any chance of them big enough so we can see something?

 

[projuicer]

Bigger!

 

[Iggifer]

I see. No idea what the 'proprietary' tool is. If this were me I would be taking one of two approaches

1. Smash it, and then get it apart. Will give you an idea of how to tighten it onto the new one.
2. Get a pair of needle nose pliers/screwdriver into that groove and twist the white ring above it to loosen it (this runs the risk of damaging the cable so requires caution)

 

[riveralt]

You need something like this.
http://www.tp24.com/shop/shade-ring-tool.html
not quite the same but search google.
Here is another one that might be closer.
http://www.primelight.co.uk/product...oltage-halogen/g9-accessories/g9-accessories5

 

[Iggifer]

You need something like this.
http://www.tp24.com/shop/shade-ring-tool.html
not quite the same but search google.

much better idea!

 

[projuicer]

Sold - Order placed with TP24 - I'll update and let you know what happens. Needle nose pliers will be the back up - I dont really want to smash it!

Thanks for your help.

 

[RF Lighting]

Twist the shade while pulling it gently towards you the friction between the glass and the nut will loosen the nut to the point you can undo it with your fingers. No tools required. You're welcome.

 

[333rocky333]

An old trick is get some softwood round dowling or trim down some 40 x 40 softwood, then bore a hole aprox 50mm deep aprox 22mm or 30mm diameter depending on shade ring, then push it on as you turn.

Edit
just looked at the biger picture, the ones with a slot like that, you can sometimes use a 4mm flat screwdriver in the slot and just twist anti clockwise.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

I dont really want to smash it!

Why not?

a glass shade that's cracked in the heat