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Old Jul 7, 2002 | 12:43 PM
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Default how do I get my lights down??

Most of the hoses are missing. I know the simple solution is to buy the kit to repair them but it would be a waste because I want to switch to recessed lights in the future. Is there an easy way to get these things down. I pushed them up and they locked in that position.
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Old Jul 7, 2002 | 12:46 PM
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Default Re: how do I get my lights down?? (tworottiedogs)

You have to reach up from underneath and pull on the joint between the upper and lower parts.
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Old Jul 7, 2002 | 12:47 PM
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Default Re: how do I get my lights down?? (lbell101)

Thanks Larry,

What joint? I see an actuator with a spring that has a connector with a couple of wires. Something in there?


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Old Jul 7, 2002 | 12:53 PM
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Default Re: how do I get my lights down?? (tworottiedogs)

Forward of that you should see a large headed bolt installed horizontally. That is the pivot point for the mechanism. If you pull that down it will unlock and come down. Just what your fingers!
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Old Jul 7, 2002 | 12:59 PM
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Default Re: how do I get my lights down?? (lbell101)

IT WORKED! Now explain why I didn't ask this question a long time ago.

THANKS>>>
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Old Jul 8, 2002 | 12:47 AM
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Default Re: how do I get my lights down?? (tworottiedogs)

LOL :lol: Yea that mechanism works kinda like a knee. It locks in the straight up position, but if you kick it in the joint from behind it will let loose.
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Old Jul 8, 2002 | 01:01 AM
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Default Re: how do I get my lights down?? (tworottiedogs)

Wow...thanks for asking! That is something way down on the list of things to be done, but that sounds quick and easy...
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