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Problem with a halogen light fixture I bought and need advice?

In November, I had a lot of work done on the apt I had just purchased. Among many other jobs, the electrician installed two ceiling lights I had bought in my kitchen. They are Quoizel semi flush lights and I discovered after all the work was done that they gave off very little light. So I realized I had made a big mistake in buying them. Then yesterday, just two months after they were installed, one of the lights went out. I went to pull down the glass part to change it and discovered that the knob I was turning released the entire fixture from the ceiling. Wires and all hanging out! The worst part was looking in and seeing that there weren't regular bulbs in it, like I had thought there would be. The light bulb looked to be the size of a AAA battery only a bit longer. I looked up the fixture on the internet and discovered it's a halogen light bulb. So my questions are: 1) how complicated would it be for me to change that bulb? 2) can I buy a halogen light bulb that emits brighter light? 3) is there a way to change the bulb without having to expose the wires. I can't believe I bought two of these light fixtures. Does anyone think the store (Expo Design Center) would take them back for a refund since I don't like them? Thanks for your help. I just tried to remove the bulb but didn't have any luck. I couldn't figure out how to get it out! I'm going to call my electrician about it. Maybe he'll know if I can get a brighter bulb. Thanks so much for your tips.

Public Comments

1. 1. It should be fairly straight forward to change the bulb. 2. You need to check if the lamp will take the higher wattage bulb. 3. Having the wiring exposed is no problem as long as the lights are turned off. You could try buying brighter lights and measure up to see if they will fit the holes you already have. Good luck.
2. I don't know about expo design center but halogen bulbs are usually very bright so try a new bulb first but don't touch it with your bare hands a kleenex is usually recommended the oil from your fingers will burn out the bulb this may be why they never worked well to begin with
3. If the base of the bulb has two pins, then there's probably a transformer in the fitting and you'll be stuck with those light levels. If the connectors look more like two paper clips (just pull bulbs up& out). (http://www.cbconcept.com/g9-6xcrispyhalogen120v25w-1.aspx) then you should be able to get higher wattage bulbs.
4. If you can put the part number or the details of the halogen lamp I'll be able to help. I used to work at an electrical wholesaler but there are a number of different styles of halogen lamp that can be removed in different ways. If you post an addition I'll keep an eye out for it (or message me)