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The conversion of Watts to Amps is governed by the equation Amps = Watts/Volts so if you check how many Watts your bulb(s) will be, you can work out what amperage flex or switch you will need. For example 4 watts/240 volts = .016 Amps for 1 x 4 Watt bulb.
Our Bayonet Cap Lamp holders are generally 2 AMP rated and our Edison lamp holders 4 AMPS. Our Flex specifications can be found here.
We are not qualified electricians and only offer guidance, which can change. If you are not a qualified electrician you should always get any electrical work you do properly checked & certified.
Our light shades come in various sizes from Small 120mm to extra large 350mm+
Small 120-150mm wide
Medium 160-210mm wide
Large 220-290mm wide
Extra Large 300-340mm
X extra large 350mm+
Simply use the Light shade filter available on our Light Shades Page to choose the right size.
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Our light flex can support a maximum suspended fitting weight of 2kg. Please ensure that the cable is securely clamped within the ceiling rose and lamp holder so that the cable is not being supported by the wire terminations only. For shades heavier than this please see this FAQ
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If you choose more than 1 metre of lighting chain or cable you will be sent that length in one piece.
If you require your lighting chain or lighting flex to be cut into lengths, please just add this detail in the ‘Notes’ section at Checkout and we can do that for you. If you want to cut chain yourself some Side, End or Bolt Cutters will do the trick!!
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Well it’s now all about the Lumens, not Watts. Previously you chose your bulb brightness by the level of Watts i.e a 40, 60 or 100 watt bulb.
But, wattage is not actually the measure of a bulb’s brightness, but is its energy usage. There is then, a direct correlation between watts and the bulb’s brightness in incandescent bulbs but not with an ultra low consumption of a 4 Watt LED bulb.
LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) work differently and so is the way we measure the brightness. As LEDs use far less energy, the amount of watts used is no longer an indicator as to the brightness of the bulb.
Also there is no exact conversion from Watts to LEDs; a traditional 60 watt incandescent bulb can compare to anywhere between 2 and 12 watts in a LED bulb, but don’t panic, it’s just a case of knowing your required Lumen rating. Lumens are the ‘brightness’ measurement provided by a light bulb, and this is what you need to look for when choosing your new LED.
Our comparison guide is an approximation of Watts to Lumens for our bulbs only. An old 40 watt bulb would on average be between 300 to 500 Lumens.
So, now we know where previously we looked at a 40 watt incandescent bulb we may now choose perhaps a 4 watt LED, we may also want to choose our bulb based on the colour emitted. This is referred to as ‘colour temperature’ and is measured in Kelvins – with the higher the number, the whiter and cooler the light given off i.e. anything under 4000K tends to produce a warmer, more gentle light and anything over that produces a cooler brighter white light, mostly used for task areas such as kitchens and work areas.
The average of an old style incandescent was between 2,700 and 3,500 Kelvin. So if colour rendering is your deciding factor then choose your LED bulb by its Kelvin rating.
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You can access a ‘screwdriver slot’ to turn to expand the bung to create a tight fit by removing the reducer that holds down the metal plate. Feed your 3 core braided flex down the bung and through the hole in your lamp then wire up the lampholder and attach it to the ½” threaded reducer on top of the bung. Size 19-22mm fits a standard wine bottle.
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Our biggest bung is currently 50mm. You can use some cork or wood to fill the hole if the aperture is bigger than that and insert our fittings into that.
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Flex data sheets for diameter, voltage and wattage etc please see below.
If you need full Product Certification please get in touch.
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We can but the minimum order to have these made for you is 100 pieces. Lead time will be 3-4 weeks. Price on application (depends on size). Please just contact us with your specification and we will get back to you with a quote just as soon as we can. Alternatively these are made of card so they can be cut down from a taller option using a craft knife if just the height doesn’t suit. The only other alternative we can suggest is to replace your existing lamp holders you are using so they fit our standard candle tube sizes.
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Lumens and Kelvins are the new unit of measurement for light bulbs.
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SBC – small bayonet cap fitting takes a SBC bulb. Also known as B15d . Cap measures 15mm across.
BC – bayonet cap fitting takes a BC bulb. Also known as B22d. Cap measures 22mm across.
SES – small edison screw fitting takes a SES bulb. Also known as E14. Cap measures 14mm across.
ES – edison screw fitting takes an ES bulb. Also known as E27. Cap measures 27mm across.
GES – giant edison screw fitting takes a GES bulb. Also known as E40. Cap measures 40mm across.
Related glossary entries: Bayonet Edison
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For Lamp shades weighing less than 2 kg you can use a cord grip lampholder with shade rings to hang your shade.
Then choose between a Bayonet Cap version with shade rings for a shade with a 32mm – 35mm hole; or an Edison screw version with shade rings for a shade with a 38mm – 45mm aperture. Next you need a ceiling rose with a cord grip and some earthed 3 core flex which will go between the lamp holder and the ceiling rose.
For shades over 2kg you need to support the flex by using some lighting chain and therefore need a lampholder with a hook and shade rings to hang your light shade. Then choose between a Bayonet Cap version with shade rings for a shade with a 32mm -35mm hole or an Edison screw version with shade rings for a shade with a 38mm – 45mm aperture. Next you need a ceiling rose with a hook and again some earthed 3 core flex which goes between the lampholder and the ceiling hook. The chain you need is our large link chain. This is sold in max of 10m single length. If your drop is more than that, lengths of chain can be joined using an S hook. Max shade weight is 5kg using a single hook. Please see our Weight tolerance FAQ if your shade is heavier than 5kg.
Don’t forget your LED light bulb!
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Edison Screw lamp holders have a safety feature that mean once put together they cannot easily be unscrewed. This is to ensure you do not unscrew the whole ES lampholder when changing the light bulb. Safety essential, but not ideal if you have put it together and need to unscrew it again. However with a little patience, it is possible. See our video to see how. All E27 lampholders should have this safety feature.
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Marie says:
Hi. First time attempting to make a lamp out of a decorative old glass bottle I’ve got, from a pub I used to work at some years ago now. All was going so well until I went to wire up the 3 strand flex to the Bottle lampholder!
How are you supposed to open the antique style (ie. metal) bottle lampholder BC side entry holder, to be able to wire it up??? The video shows how to open a locked lamp holder for a plastic fitting but not the metal style I bought..
Hope you can help resolve this. Thanks.
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Hi Marie,
Yes the tube unscrews from the lamp holder, you can then pass the flex up the tube to the lamp holder to wire it up. Please feel to call the office if you need any more help. Louise or Daniel will be able to help you. The video is just relating to ES lamp holders.
Do send us a picture when you are done, we love to see our customers creations ;-)
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Is it Faulty? Probably not. Inside the lamp holder there are two grooves. The insert should be slotted into the grooves. If it isn’t inserted correctly then the lamp holder will not connect to the bulb properly. You could also check that the earth wire is not preventing the switch from seating properly so the pins are not depressed enough to make the safety contact.
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Single pole switches the Live
Double pole switches the Live and Neutral
The use of double pole switching guards against the dangers associated with a Live/Neutral reversal. In this circumstance a single pole would break the circuit on the neutral leg and the device would not operate HOWEVER lurking within would be the Live and the associated danger of electrocution. If both Live and Neutral are switched then this possibility is removed.
In summary so long as everything is wired correctly single pole will suffice but to guard against a Live/Neutral reversal double pole switching will always ensure safe disconnection.
Glossary term link: Single and Double Pole
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The earth is marked in the middle of the insert. The live is the one that from underneath you can see goes across to the centre of the insert.
We also have a list of useful “How to” videos on our YouTube channel that includes a video “Metal Bayonet Lampholder Wiring & Testing” where you can see our bayonet cap lamp holder being wired up and tested by an Electrician.
Please do check your work with an electrician though as this advice is strictly general & can vary depending on many factors relating to the individual use of a product and your domestic set up.
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Our BC, SBC and SES range of lampholders are all 2 amp rated so you can use a bulb up to 60W.
Our ES lampholders are higher amp rated at 4 amps so you can use a bulb of up to 100W.
All of our LED light bulbs are only a few Watts so are suitable for all of our lampholders.
Please see our Light Bulbs FAQs for more details and help in choosing the right LED bulb for you.
Related glossary entries:
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The simplest most common solution is to apply electrical tape around the end of the cable and then cut over the tape. We stock various colours to match or compliment our lamp flex colours.
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To enable the ‘clear look’ to our clear lighting flex, the individual wires are not coloured. Therefore you will need a voltage tester to establish which of the wires are live and neutral. Please always consult a qualified electrician if in any doubt as to the safe use of our products in your project.
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Our UK plugs comply with the British Standard regulations BS 1363-1 – the specification for rewireable and non-rewireable fused plugs governed by The National Safety Standard of UK plugs.
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- Are you qualified? Installing our lighting is not particularly complex, but carried out incorrectly could prove dangerous. Electrical work is a skilled profession requiring expert knowledge with ever changing rules and accreditations. Electrical contractors are required to regularly update their qualifications. We strongly advise therefore that you instruct a fully qualified NICEIC registered electrician to check and electrically test your work. As a supplier we are not qualified or insured to advise you on how to wire up your lighting schemes so any advice given is of a purely general nature. When selling your home you may also need to provide certification for any electrical work undertaken so certification would be useful then too.
- Can I use your products in my Bathroom? IP rated lighting must be used in bathroom areas where water is likely i.e. zones 1 and 2. Un-zoned areas can use standard lighting without an IP rating, See our handy diagram for more help. Bathroom Zones Explained
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Use one of our 10mm galleries as shown below. The central brass all thread undoes and goes through the 10mm hole in your shade then re attach the cord grip to secure the shade. You then choose the flex you want to hang down to your cord grip lampholder and up through the hole in the hook via some lamp chain to your ceiling hook.
10mm shade carrier
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Our side entry lamp holder kits are usually put together for you. If not, you just need to switch the reducer round.
- Undo the reducer screwed on the top of the bung.
- Screw the side entry tube onto the bung where the reducer came off.
- Put the reducer on top of the side entry tube ready for your lampholder.
The side entry tube is now the right way up so the flex can be gripped by the black grip screw above the entry hole in the tube.
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We recommend you use dimmers with our LED bulbs so allowing greater flexibility in differing daylight conditions. Your existing dimmer switches may not work properly with LED bulbs if they are leading edge dimmers and this may lead to a shortened bulb life, a lower light output and a buzzing sound. For an optimum performance, you must use trailing edge dimmers which have lower minimum loads and are designed to be used with LED bulbs. Dimmer switches have a minimum and maximum rating (Watts). LED loading cannot however be calculated in the same way as a traditional incandescent or halogen bulb. A good rule of thumb to apply (one that is used by most manufacturers) is to take the maximum rating of your selected dimmer switch and then divide it by 10. As an example – if you have a dimmer switch with a maximum rating of 200W (rule of thumb translates to 20W) so you can run five of our 4W Squirrel Cage dimmable LED light bulbs.
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Our Candle tubes can generally be used with bulbs up to 40 watts, not a problem with a new LED bulb – usually only a couple of watts.
Candle Tube Flammability Certificate
Please see Test Certification below
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For Lamp shades weighing less than 2 kg you can use a cord grip lampholder to hang your shade as this is the weight tolerance of the lighting flex.
Our Single Ceiling Hooks can hang, using a piece of our large chain, a light fitting up to max of 5kg. If you had 2 hooks & large chain you could hang 10kg and with one of our large triple hooks and large chain up to a maximum of 15kg. Obviously the fixing into the ceiling needs to be secure, you can add one of our wooden pattresses which can be secured using larger screws. If you fix this into a ceiling joist this can also add extra hold but you will need to consult a builder or electrician if hanging a heavy light fitting to keep you safe.
Our smaller chain is only suitable for hanging a ceiling bowl from our Triple bag ceiling hook as the chain link size is too small to fit over our larger hooks. The maximum weight of the shade should be 5kg as this is the weight tolerance of the triple ceiling hook.
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We do not undertake the restoration or wiring up of our products. We sell components individually not fitted together. Once we put them together we would have to send them off to be PAT tested. You can buy the components and get an electrician to put them together and PAT test them for you?
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Yes our wood is supplied from a sustainable FSC source. Certification is available below.
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We do supply samples of our chain, flex, and candle tubes from existing offcuts and spares; just click on the images for more details. We no longer produce a Catalogue as part of our efforts to reduce paper use.
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Gerald Thulbourn says:
Can I ask for advice if I am uncertain if a component will fit please?
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You certainly can Gerald, Thank you for your enquiry please just email us using our contact form where you can upload your photo. If you are happy to leave your tel number on the form we can give you a call if you like? ;-)
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In order to calculate how much lighting cable you are going to need try creating a mock up design using string instead of lighting cable. Once you are happy with your design simply measure the string for your required light flex length, and add a bit extra, 5-10% for inside the fittings.
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When using any metal light fittings you need to earth the fitting to reduce the risk of electric shock. You therefore need to use our 3 core light flex in either our round or twisted braid as both have live, neutral and earth wires. Our 2 core braided flex only has live and neutral wires and therefore is only suitable for use with non-metal light fittings. If in any doubt please always refer to a qualified electrician.
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Customer Service FAQ
If you are not currently a Trade account customer once you have spent £500 with us in the last 12 months you can ask to become a Trade account customer. Once you have ordered £500 of goods (excl. VAT) please just email us and we will set that up for your next order. Our Trade account customers get a 10% discount on all following orders.
If you spend more than £1000 (excl. VAT) on a single order you will receive an automatic 10% discount at checkout with or without Trade account status.
Orders over £150 (excl. VAT) are sent Next Day Delivery for free.
We do not operate credit accounts. For details of setting up an online account with us please see this FAQ
*Please see our Terms & Conditions for full details.
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Yes Royal Mail Tracked orders can be left in a Safe Place you can specify a Safeplace (in less than 30 characters) in the Order Notes box at Checkout. Any orders left in a Safeplace are left at your own risk; if the goods are lost they will not be replaced.
This service is not available on Royal Mail Special or Saturday Deliveries, or Delivery by Courier. You will receive an email from the Delivery company where you can select a different delivery date or a Collection point if you think you are not going to be in to receive your order. You will usually be offered a second and third delivery too.
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If you do not have an account you can register for one here. We do not store your credit card details just details of your Orders and Wish lists for your reference.
Password issues if you are having trouble with your password please check you are not grabbing a “space” or missing a letter/number at the beginning or end of your copied password (these are the most common reasons for passwords not working). If you have set up an account but have lost your password please visit this page. Simply enter your email address and click “Forgot password” and choose a new password following the instructions sent to you by email. Please add enquiries@lampsandlights.co.uk to your address book or check your spam folder if you do not receive the reset email.
For details regarding Trade Accounts please use see this FAQ.
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Yes, you will automatically be emailed a tracking number from our delivery partner which can be used on either Royal Mail or UPS websites to track your orders progress. This email is sent once your goods have been collected from our premises. If the parcel is from outside the UK and has left the UK and is being delivered by Royal Mail you can establish which delivery partner Royal Mail is using for your location here. If you have not received an email please check your Spam folder and add the delivery company to your contacts list to ensure further tracking emails reach you.
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Please contact us to confirm if your order has been sent. If your order has not yet been despatched, we can put your order “On Hold” and await a second order from you. You can then place a second order through the website.
On your second order if you add your first order’s Ref number to the Checkout Notes section (found after entering your address) we can combine your orders. That way we can also then refund you the second P&P charge after the items have been dispatched.
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If you have selected the ‘Royal Mail Tracked’ service which takes 3 – 5 days and you wish us to now send your order more quickly please give us a call before 12.30 and pay the extra £5 and we will change the service for you to Next Day/Express delivery. Please note these orders do need a signature.
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Available on Back Order means we are currently out of stock of this item but we have more coming in
If you buy this item it should be with you in around 7-14 days, possibly sooner. Please do contact us if you require a more definite delivery date or details of exact stock availability or alternative products. You may also be able to swap your out of stock product for something of a similar style or a different colour if goods are needed sooner.
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In the rare event of orders being lost in the post please use the link on your email confirmation sent by either Royal Mail or UPS to confirm the order is not at your local sorting office/being re-delivered. In the rare event of goods being lost in the post we will send out another order. However our carriers insist we allow 14 days before making a claim for compensation.
We understand however that our customers may not want to wait this long in which case you can make a duplicate order on the understanding that when either the courier confirms your order was lost or the first order of goods are returned to us, we will make a full refund of your original order.
This does not apply to orders where the customer has left instructions for orders to be left in a “Safe Place” and no signature is taken we cannot accept any responsibility for these orders being lost or stolen.
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- Are you qualified? Installing our lighting is not particularly complex, but carried out incorrectly could prove dangerous. Electrical work is a skilled profession requiring expert knowledge with ever changing rules and accreditations. Electrical contractors are required to regularly update their qualifications. We strongly advise therefore that you instruct a fully qualified NICEIC registered electrician to check and electrically test your work. As a supplier we are not qualified or insured to advise you on how to wire up your lighting schemes so any advice given is of a purely general nature. When selling your home you may also need to provide certification for any electrical work undertaken so certification would be useful then too.
- Can I use your products in my Bathroom? IP rated lighting must be used in bathroom areas where water is likely i.e. zones 1 and 2. Un-zoned areas can use standard lighting without an IP rating, See our handy diagram for more help. Bathroom Zones Explained
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Please see the flip boxes below for more details of the services we offer.
Latest updates
- Overseas orders – customers can choose now between UPS Express & Saver options – Express generally goes by Air
Domestic Orders
Royal Mail Tracked & Next Day Delivery
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Delivery time is usually 3-4 working days at a cost of £4.90. We mostly despatch these orders within 24 hours. Safeplace, Preferred Neighbour and Changing Delivery Day options all available.
Next Day Delivery
Orders placed before 12:30 pm will be sent the same day at a cost of £9.90. Customers should receive their order the next working day. The order may be delivered by Royal Mail or by UPS.
Orders placed after 12:30 pm may be dispatched the next working day (we are closed on weekends and Bank Holidays)
Orders over £150 get Express Delivery for Free
Highlands, Islands & European Orders
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Highland, Island & European orders
Orders under 2kg are sent using the Royal Mail International Signed and Tracked service. Delivery time is typically 3-5 working days.
Orders over 2kg will be sent by UPS Courier. The cost is calculated by weight and destination at the Checkout for customers to check prior to purchase.
Rest of the world
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International Orders
Orders under 2kg can be sent using the Royal Mail International Signed and Tracked service. Delivery time is typically 7-9 working days.
Orders over 2kg or by your selection will be sent by UPS Courier. The cost is calculated by weight and destination at the Checkout for customers to check prior to purchase.
We do not undertake the restoration or wiring up of our products. We sell components individually not fitted together. Once we put them together we would have to send them off to be PAT tested. You can buy the components and get an electrician to put them together and PAT test them for you?
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We do supply samples of our chain, flex, and candle tubes from existing offcuts and spares; just click on the images for more details. We no longer produce a Catalogue as part of our efforts to reduce paper use.
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Can I ask for advice if I am uncertain if a component will fit please?
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You certainly can Gerald, Thank you for your enquiry please just email us using our contact form where you can upload your photo. If you are happy to leave your tel number on the form we can give you a call if you like? ;-)
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EU countries – We will shortly be able to take orders through our website to Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland & Spain.
Orders for Guernsey, Isle of Man & Jersey can be sent using Royal Mail.
VAT will be charged at the rate applicable in your country and any customs duty can be checked prior to checkout so no nasty surprises on delivery!!
We can manually raise a Pro Forma invoice for orders over €150 in the remaining EU countries until UPS adds them to this system . You will need to agree to pay any VAT or Customs duty that becomes payable to the UPS courier on delivery. Please do contact us if this is something you would like us to do. We will need the product SKU’s (found on each product page), the quantities required, your full contact details including delivery address and your VAT number if you have one.
International orders – outside the European Union remain the same as they are VAT exempt and customers pay Customs duties on receipt of their order.
We cannot unfortunately fulfil orders for use in the United States or Canada for reasons associated with voltage US = 120V, UK = 240V. Business insurance costa are also prohibative.
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To pay by BACS, CHAPS, SWIFT/BIC or IBAN please select that option at the checkout then check your order confirmation email which will include our bank details. If you wish to pay by one of these methods and didn’t select this option at Checkout please email us with a request for our bank details then we will keep an eye out for your payment. We do not have a Euro bank account but you can also pay using PayPal and select £GBP instead of Euros.
We can send a PayPal money request which you can pay using the above credit cards or your PayPal account if you have one if payment failed on placing your order. Just email us a request.
You do need to place an order through the website first before we can take payment.
We have full SSL certification to keep you safe online. We do not store your credit card details but use our partner SagePay/Opayo to process our online payments.
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