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Kevin’s making of a … tank lamp!
Dear Lamps and Lights, “The parts arrived in good time and I’m pleased to say that they were perfect for my project. Even my partner was impressed!” She stumbled across...
Tania Tier Designer Vintage lamps
“Lamps and Lights‘ parts have been perfect for helping me to create my first collection of bespoke custom lamps, thank you” Tanya Tier I’m an artist who lives and works...
Basics in Lighting Design
...cupboards for subtle mood, or hang dramatic pendants or chandeliers over a dining table or breakfast bar. Creativity in illumination can be daunting, but don’t let it put you off...
Chandeliers are back in vogue
...has shown us that the hardest parts to find are the candle tubes, especially realistic ‘wax’ look candle lampholder covers, essential for that replica candle chandelier for hiding the giveaway...
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...our Table Lamp fittings If you get stuck email us a picture with dimensions and we will put together a shopping basket of suitable products for you. Dimmable LED light...
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Pages Video: How do I hang a rimless shade? Video: How do I hang a shade with a rim? Videos Video: Can I unlock my ‘locked’ lampholder Video: Still not...
I’m having trouble putting the side entry lamp holder kit together?
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...
Why is my lampholder not working?
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...
How to wire up lampholders?
...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...
How to unlock a ‘locked’ lampholder?
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...
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...
What’s the difference between a single & double pole switch?
...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...
Which Amp Lighting Flex or Plug can I use?
...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...
What are the Light Flex weight tolerances?
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...
Do I need 2 or 3 core lamp flex?
...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...
Bulb holder types explained
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...
How do I fit the bungs into a Bottle or Ceramic base?
...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...
Do you provide any Electrical or Restoration Services?
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...
What’s the biggest size bung you do?
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....
What size are your light shades?
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+...
Can you get other sizes of Card Candle Tubes?
...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...
Which wattage bulb can I use?
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...
Which LED bulb should I choose?
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...