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Offline ocsetTopic starter

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Removing live and neutral wires from connector?
« on: July 06, 2020, 08:16:03 pm »
Hello,
I have one of these LED ceiling lights in my shower room.
https://www.eterna-lighting.co.uk/product/shfullwh/#more-info
It no longer works.

I wish to change the driver. However, first I need to disconnect the live and neutral wires from the connector. Do you think I have to poke something into the little  holes in order to remove the live and neutral wires?
Pressing down on the lever things doesnt  allow any wires  to be removed.

I dont yet have anything non-conducting and small and thin enough to poke in there, but will buy something if readers think that will work.

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Also, the Driver is BREL-2D-24THC (12W, 125mA, 200-240VAC in)
I cant seem to find this anywhere on the web. I dont suppose you may know of this one?
« Last Edit: July 06, 2020, 08:36:03 pm by treez »
 

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Re: Removing live and neutral wires from connector?
« Reply #1 on: July 06, 2020, 08:27:30 pm »
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I dont yet have anything non-conducting and small and thin enough to poke in there,
make sure the powers off,double check,and try a straightened out paper clip,however often there a 1 time use,so just get the side cutters out,cut the wires and replace the terminal block
 
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Re: Removing live and neutral wires from connector?
« Reply #2 on: July 07, 2020, 09:02:34 am »
That looks like a dual output block - you should be able to cut off and safely isolate the wires (heatshrink) and push the new wires into the second pair of holes. As themadhippy says though - they should release with a suitable probe. It would be good practice to use the other pair of holes anyway as they really are intended to be single use.
Best Regards, Chris
 
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