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Ceiling Light Design Kits

Our Ceiling Light Design kits come in the following styles with various choices of light bulb and lampholder, flex, ceiling rose, or hook and shade for you to build your own designs. We do not put the items together as there are so many possible combinations so that and the PAT testing is up to you:

Single Ceiling Pendant kits– suitable for hanging just a single bulb in metal and china
Multi-outlet Pendant kits – suitable for hanging multiple decorative light bulbs
Multi-outlet Pendant with shades – suitable for hanging multiple light bulbs & shades on flex (up to 2kg each outlet)
Ceiling Pendant kits for shades – with a single shade up to 2kg
Ceiling Pendant kits with chain – for a single larger heavier shade with supporting chain (up to approx 5kg)
Ceiling Pendant with solid fixing – with your choice of light shade
Ceiling Bowl kits – for hanging bowl shades with triple chain and matching bowl hooks

Ceiling Light Bowl Pendant Kits

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Ceiling Pendant Kits – no shade

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Multi outlet Ceiling Pendant Kits – no shade

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Ceiling Pendant Kits – with rods

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China Ceiling Pendant light kits

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Do I need 2 or 3 core lamp flex?Calvin2021-11-10T16:05:48+00:00

Do I need 2 or 3 core lamp flex?

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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Hanging Lampshades with a BC or ES holeCalvin2022-09-01T13:41:36+01:00

Hanging Lampshades with a BC or ES hole

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!

Related glossary entries: Bayonet Edison

How do I hang a rimless shade?Calvin2021-11-10T14:49:12+00:00

How do I hang a rimless shade?

You can watch this video on our website to see how.

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How do I hang a shade with a rim?Calvin2021-11-10T15:04:24+00:00

How do I hang a shade with a rim?

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How do I know how much lighting cable I need to order?Calvin2021-11-10T15:37:32+00:00

How do I know how much lighting cable I need to order?

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.

How to attach a Ceiling PendantCalvin2021-11-10T14:47:43+00:00

How to attach a Ceiling Pendant

How to wire up lampholders?Calvin2022-08-31T14:52:07+01:00

How to wire up lampholders?

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.

Related glossary entries: Bayonet Edison

Is the wood you use from a sustainable FSC source?Calvin2022-09-01T11:56:33+01:00

Is the wood you use from a sustainable FSC source?

Yes our wood is supplied from a sustainable FSC source. Certification is available below.

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What are your products weight tolerances?Calvin2021-12-13T10:12:29+00:00

What are your products weight tolerances?

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.