Wiring a ceiling light

[frenchie]

I've fallen in love with a ceiling light on German ebay and I was wondering if it would need to be modified to be fitted here in the UK?

Here's a photo of the back of the light so you can have a look. Any help/advice would be great!

Thanks,
Marie

 

[Sintra]

Hi Marie, it shouldn't need any modification to work in the UK. Can you tell me what type of lamp holder is fitted as there is a specific regulation regarding ES lamp holders (screw in type)

 

[frenchie]

That's good news! There isn't any lamp holder with it...it's designed to fit flush to the ceiling.
Thanks for your help,
Marie

 

[markc123]

Sintra, the OP is in whitby ... i'll be suprised if she even has an electric supply... only joking Marie.

As He say's, you shouldn't have a problem - when you say there isn't a lampholder, isit one of these fancy new LED jobbys?

 

[Sintra]

Can you take a picture of the other side of the fitting?

 

[ifindoubtdont]

Hi Frenchie, in a Sparkies world we refer to it as a lamp, in the mortal world it's referred to as a bulb. So, is the bulb a bayonet type (BC or SBC) fitting or a screw type (ES or SES) fitting. A screw fitting does need to be wired a specific way.

 

[Spoon]

I have to ask... What is the difference in wiring a BC from an ES lamp?

 

[telectrix]

with an ES, you need to ensure that the L goes to the centre contact.

 

[Bobster]

Polarity, so the threaded bit of the screw holder isn't live.

 

[telectrix]

snap.....

 

[Spoon]

Thanks people.

 

[Deleted member 72666]

I have to ask... What is the difference in wiring a BC from an ES lamp?

I have to say I'm surprised you've had to ask.

 

[Spoon]

I work in Industrial. I don't use any ES fittings. I like to ask about things I don't know about.