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Which Amp Lighting Flex or Plug can I use?
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...
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...
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...
If I buy more than 1 metre of chain or flex, will it be cut?
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...
What size are your light shades?
...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....
How many Watts do I need now with the new LED bulbs?
...no longer meaningful, the strength of new energy-saving light bulbs is expressed in lumens, which measures instead the amount of light produced; and kelvins – the colour of the light....
How do I hang a shade with a rim?
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How do I hang a rimless shade?
You can watch this video on our website to see how. Watch video in new window...
Is the wood you use from a sustainable FSC source?
Yes our wood is supplied from a sustainable FSC source. Certification is available below. FSC Certificate...
Which LED bulb should I choose?
...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...
How do I hang a shade with a 10mm hole?
...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...
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...
Do you supply Samples or a Catalogue?
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...
Which wattage bulb can I use?
...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...
Which wall dimmers can I use with your bulbs & how many bulbs can I have?
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...
How do I fit the bungs into a Bottle or Ceramic base?
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...
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....
How do I stop my lamp flex from fraying?
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...
How to unlock a ‘locked’ 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....
Why is my lampholder not working?
Lampholder will not light up my bulb...
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...
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...
What bulbs can I safely use with your Card Candle Tubes?
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...