Fishing for desk lamp fitting advice

Robdms · Monday at 3:28 PM

Hi,
I made this ceramic angler fish at a beginner’s pottery course, with the intention of turning into a desk lamp. Now comes figuring out how to make the electric part fit!
I wondered if any forum members out there knew of useful parts that could help complete this.
I have copper pipe, and a vintage-style fitting running through it. My two issues/questions are:

how can I ensure the copper pipe stays in the hole in the fish, and doesn’t fall out? I’ve put a size reducing part on the pipe, so it now sits in the hole, but it’s not very secure/stable. (A permanent option is gluing I suppose.)
the light fitting doesn’t screw or sit tightly in the other end of the copper pipe. I’d ideally like it fixed on somehow and not sure if there’s an existing solution out there somewhere (maybe soldering, again permanent, if I can source that).

Overall I want to make sure the copper pipe isn’t at risk of toppling out the fish hole, and the lighting cable isn’t at risk of sliding out of the pipe causing a bulb to hit the desk.
I can get inside the fish via a larger hole in the bottom.
Any advice is very welcome.
Thanks,
Rob

[ElectriciansForums.net] Fishing for desk lamp fitting advice

Avo Mk8 · Monday at 6:39 PM

Don't know if you are familiar with these people; have a look at the various sections under "Fixings and accessories" Lamp Parts, Light Fittings & Fixings | Lampspares - https://www.lampspares.co.uk/
You need a fitting that will screw onto the bulb-holder where the flex clamp is currently, so I suggest you will need a flex clamp elsewhere, perhaps where the wire exits the fish?!

Edit: and I meant to say, at the fish end, I'g glue it in with Araldite or similar gap filling epoxy!!

I think your copper 'flexi' is a plumbing fitting, which is not really designed for bending multiple times (it will harden), so if lamp users wanted to move the arm, it would be preferable to use a proper flexible 'gooseneck'. They are available from that lighting supplier for a price, but if you shop around you can find them cheaper.