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    What to do about a wobbly lamp holder?

    The lamp holders on the 2 lamps I have made are very wobbly. Would you recommend a glue? What type of glue? Thanks ☺️
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    Can anyone spot what’s wrong?

  3. L

    GU10 lamp holder leads?

    Need to source 30 to swap over from Low voltage etc . ANy good deals/brands out there ?
  4. B

    Recurring issue with bathroom light.

    Hi all. I'm not an electrician and have very little experience so please bear with me. I have a recurring issue with my bathroom light. A while ago it stopped working and assuming it was the bulb I replaced it but no new bulb worked. The pull switch wiring looked intact and clean but on a hunch...
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    How to Wire a new vintage lamp holder

    Hey all I just bought a new vintage lamp holder from eBay, I assumed that because it has a metal casing that it would need a 3 core wire cable, but it doesn’t seem to have a place for the earth wire. I’ll add some photos, could someone please help to whether I need the earth wire and if so where...
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    Separating lamp holder to rewire

    I'm looking to replace the cable on a lamp I bought but I am unable to separate the holder to access the connections. I have tried pushing in the black tabs to release the top but I haven't had any luck. Any advice on the best approach would be appreciated.
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    Lamp holder getting hot

    Evening all, I changed the lamp in my dining room (ceiling light) for an LED one this evening. When I took the old bayonet out, I noticed the plastic around the outside of the lamp holder was very hot. Could this just be due to the fact it was an old incandescent lamp therefore giving off a...
  8. M

    Replacing ceiling lamp holder - which wire goes where?

    Hi all I've got a knackered ceiling lamp holder I want to change. It's the type with no flex - the lamp holder is directly on the ceiling mount. But the new one I want to put in will be rose-flex-lamp holder. There are no markings on the old one I'm replacing. So what's the easiest way to...
  9. Nightmer

    Attaching an earth tag to a vintage lamp holder

    I have several vintage lamp holders and would like to use them because they have a good look. I found these earth tags (Earth Tag For 10mm Allthread Rod [PLU95920] - https://www.lampspares.co.uk/earth-tag-for-10mm-allthread-rod) and wondered how to attach them to my lamps for them to work. Is...
  10. Idpost

    Replacement LV lamp holder for Click LV450

    Does anyone know where I might be able to get hold of some replacement lamp holders for Click LV540 12v down lights? The lamp holders are rectangular in shape and are fixed to the back of the fitting via 2 small screws. One of my customers has these lights throughout his house and quite a few...
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    Waterproof lamp holder

    I have bought this lamp holder on Ebay 6A 250V E27 Screw PVC Ceramic Waterproof Lamp Holder Precise Bulb Light Socket | eBay - http://ebay.eu/2dsiNTZ It has short tails and no obvious way to connect a power cable to the tails. Inside the pnik tail covers are single cables wired to the lamp...
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    Adding an earth to a lamp holder

    Hi Guys Recently I've come across a couple of lamps similar to this one http://www.annabelstringer.com/images/shop/French-antique-Lighting--Classic-Baccaret-clear-glass-lamp_1_large.jpg The chrome lamp holders are bonded into the glass bases and the cables enter through a hole in the side...
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    Continental lamp holder reducer

    Hi everyone, Has anybody seen these continental lamp holders that are 45mm diameter? Wanting to fit some standard lamp shades but obviously won't fit. Found these reducers 0A11 Continental Shade Adapter | The Lighting Superstore but these are to fit a 45mm lamp shade to a 28mm standard UK lamp...
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    Track lighting pendant, loose conection in G9 lamp holder

    Hi, I am after some advise on track lighting never dealt with it before. there is a loose connection in the lamp holder of the pendant, ive searched online and I cant seem to find anywhere that sells replacement parts, anyone know of somewhere that might sell spares or parts, as new pendants...
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    LED T8 tube lamp holder options...

    Hello guru's, does anyone have information on any retro type 230v t8 lamp holders, to use instead of using a fluorescent light batten fitting? im basically installing led tubes across a gym but want a low profile look and its not a replacement bulb install but starting from scratch. to buy...
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    Put lamp in holder and the power dies... WHY?

    Hi all. So called out to a domestic properety as light fell off ceiling. Put it back together and power all shows good. L/E, L/N power 230v no reading N/E. But no power when connected to fitting? So swapped fitting for 6" pendant and did same? So took the lamp out of pendant and power readings...
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    R63 White Downer (spot fitting lamp holder)

    Hi I have an usual property with wooden eaves. In these I have outdoor lighting with about 10 R63 white bulbs in a plastic unit that has plastic arms that keeps it in place. The colour of these are white. I have searched everywhere but just cannot find a replacement. Any tips on where to...
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    Batten lamp holder in toilet

    Hi all Just done a pir on an office and the toilet is separate with a basin, but the light fitting is just a standard batten holder, should this be changed because i can't any reg's to do with just a toilet?
  19. sythai

    GU10 lamp holder.... long ?

    Evening all.... does anyone know where if possible I can get hold of a GU10 lamp holder that has slightly longer tails then standard size... 200mm long would do it:) ? Thank u
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    3 pin BC Lamp Holder?

    Hi all, Might sound silly but what's the deal with BC lamp holders with 3 retaining pins? I came across these for the first time in a mates house in the Midlands. The house is only a few years old. He's been walking round in the dark for ages as these lamps are pretty hard to come by! So I...

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