Light fixture issue

[Bruinator]

Hi, 

 

I bought this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GYDYV49?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1   and i found out it is the exact size as the elight fixture for my light outside. Is there a way you guys can think of that would hold them together.

 

Thx

[Matthew S.]

It might help to have a photo of the fixture...

[Bruinator]

i am looking for a way to thin out the neck on the globe so it will fit inside the light fixture and allow the screws to hold the globe in place or to connect it together some way.

[Bruinator]

On 23/08/2025 at 07:00, Matthew S. said:

It might help to have a photo of the fixture...

Here you go..... 

[Bruinator]

The screws on the light fixture hold the globe in place.

[oCYBERDOGo]

It looks like you will have to back out the screws. There may be three or four. Since it looks like the light itself is corroded. It may take some effort to back them out. I'd recommend using WD-40 to loosen them and clean the rust off of them. This is to prevent the screws from breaking off. Use a pair of pliers to back the screws out. Or use a flat-head screwdriver. Fit the globe into the light fixture socket. Tighten down the screws with your thumbs. Don't use the pliers to tighten the screws down. If using the flat-head screwdriver, torque them down. They don't have to be too tight. Just enough to hold the globe into the light fixture to prevent the globe from falling out of the light fixture. You may use too much force! Be careful not to overtighten them or you will crack and even shatter the globe.

Edited August 25, 2025 by NeoFyle

[Bruinator]

On 25/08/2025 at 18:40, NeoFyle said:

It looks like you will have to back out the screws. There may be three or four. Since it looks like the light itself is corroded. It may take some effort to back them out. I'd recommend using WD-40 to loosen them and clean the rust off of them. This is to prevent the screws from breaking off. Use a pair of pliers to back the screws out. Or use a flat-head screwdriver. Fit the globe into the light fixture socket. Tighten down the screws with your thumbs. Don't use the pliers to tighten the screws down. If using the flat-head screwdriver, torque them down. They don't have to be too tight. Just enough to hold the globe into the light fixture to prevent the globe from falling out of the light fixture. You may use too much force! Be careful not to overtighten them or you will crack and even shatter the globe.

thx but like i said the light fixture and globe neck ARE THE EXACT SAME SIZE so u cant do that. Thx though.

[Jim K Global Moderator]

I would think the best course is to return what you have (since it isn't the correct size) and get the correct size.  Measure inside the rim of the light fixture.

[oCYBERDOGo]

I was trying to provide a link to assist you with resolving the mate issue you have with you light fixture and globe but I can't

[Bruinator]

On 25/08/2025 at 21:28, Jim K said:

I would think the best course is to return what you have (since it isn't the correct size) and get the correct size.  Measure inside the rim of the light fixture.

cant find a plastic one which is 3" otherwise i would.