How do I wire a 3 pin UK mains plug to a fluorescent batten ceiling light fitting

[johnnybegood]

Hi everyone,

I was wondering if someone could explain to me how I would go about, and what I would need to wire a 3 pin UK mains plug to a fluorescent batten ceiling light fitting. I am putting the light on a stand and will be using it portably plugging it into mains wall sockets.

The ceiling fitting is a T8 eco batten twin HF 58W

I am a complete novice when it comes to electrics, so will probably need even the most basic things explained to me.

All I know is that I'm guessing I will need some mains cable and a plug. As for what type of mains cable, or any other materials or tools I might need, I have no idea.

Thanks so much for your help.

Kind regards

Johnny

 

[danzor]

You will need a pipe bender and a saw too.

 

[Octopus]

Hi everyone,

I was wondering if someone could explain to me how I would go about, and what I would need to wire a 3 pin UK mains plug to a fluorescent batten ceiling light fitting. I am putting the light on a stand and will be using it portably plugging it into mains wall sockets.

The ceiling fitting is a T8 eco batten twin HF 58W

I am a complete novice when it comes to electrics, so will probably need even the most basic things explained to me.

All I know is that I'm guessing I will need some mains cable and a plug. As for what type of mains cable, or any other materials or tools I might need, I have no idea.

Thanks so much for your help.

Kind regards

Johnny

Why on earth would you want to do this?

 

[Pete999]

Flipping Heck or words to that effect, what next?

 

[dan86]

Spam!!

 

[GMES]

Spam Fritter!!

Yeah I like them too Dan

 

[telectrix]

ah, a spam plug ( Single Pin Amps Moderate )

 

[Paul.M]

It is being sorted gents. Soon to be removed.

 

[Marvo]

Lol, I approved this thread when it was in the moderation queue....I wasn't sure if it was a spammer but he's in the UK, his English is better than average and he was polite so I thought 'what the hell'.

 

[johnnybegood]

Lol, I approved this thread when it was in the moderation queue....I wasn't sure if it was a spammer but he's in the UK, his English is better than average and he was polite so I thought 'what the hell'.

Why has everyone assumed this is spam? Is it because of the elementary nature of the question or that it is a seemingly ridiculous proposition? There is sense to it I assure you!

Why on earth would you want to do this?

It is for a home photo studio. I need to light a background very evenly, and two vertically tripod-mounted twin batten ceiling fittings, positioned at either side of the background are very good for this.

If anyone can help me I would appreciate it!

 

[Richard Burns]

If you are not familiar at all with wiring then it may be better to buy a purpose made tripod mounted site light such as this one

This would avoid any problems with design and safety.
A standard fluorescent tube is designed for mounting on a flat surface and not a pole so it would be less safe.

 

[telectrix]

good idea, but make sure to get 240V units.

 

[Marvo]

Why has everyone assumed this is spam?

The two outbound links you originally had in your opening post looked like advertising.

 

[johnnybegood]

If you are not familiar at all with wiring then it may be better to buy a purpose made tripod mounted site light such as this one
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This would avoid any problems with design and safety.
A standard fluorescent tube is designed for mounting on a flat surface and not a pole so it would be less safe.

Thanks for the link - I never knew such things existed! however, I really need the fitting to be a twin light, and I couldn't find such a unit!

I've managed to get some advice from another forum fortunately and the process to go down the DIY route doesn't seem to complicated, so think I will give it a try.

Thanks for your input anyway, it was the only useful message out of all those that replied.

 

[dan86]

I've managed to get some advice from another forum fortunately and the process to go down the DIY route doesn't seem to complicated, so think I will give it a try.

possibly the politest way of saying we were bloody useless and thanks a bunch!