Lamp Kits – Margin Services Help Centre https://help.marginservices.co.uk Thu, 22 Aug 2024 10:02:02 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 Kit 1 Installation Guide https://help.marginservices.co.uk/knowledge-base/kit-1-installation-guide/ Mon, 05 Aug 2024 15:10:54 +0000 https://help.marginservices.co.uk/?post_type=epkb_post_type_1&p=1973

This is to show you a step by step guide on how to install Kit 1.

In this guide I have used all parts that you get from Kit 1 and installing them onto a wooden block that I have already pre-drilled a hole in.

Step 1

Feed the cable cord set through your light fitting ensuring not to damage it as you push/pull it through. Ensure you leave this loose so you can adjust the length when on step 3.

Next, place the backplate over the cable and fix it down onto your wooden lamp using the supplied screws, then place the cover over the top.

Step 2

Separate the lampholder into its 3 pieces by unscrewing the shade ring and lock ring, leaving you with the cap, the connection unit and the skirt.

Then take the cap of the lampholder and screw it onto the thread of the backplate.

  • Cap (Bottoms Section)
  • Connection Unit
  • Skirt (Top Section)
  • Lock Ring
  • Shade Ring

Separate the lampholder into the following parts:

Step 3

Using a pair of pliers, double over the ends of the cable.

Next, wire the cable into the connection unit of the lampholder. This is done by firstly loosening the screws in the connection unit, then inserting the cable ends into the connection points, ensuring the Earth (Green/Yellow) is in the middle connection.

It does not matter which way around the Live (Brown) and Neutral (Blue) go. Lastly, retighten the screws, so the cable is securely in place, as shown in the image below.

Warning

If in any doubt, please seek professional advice.

Step 4

Carefully push the connection unit into the cap of the lampholder and place the top section (the skirt) onto the lampholder, ensuring the indents line up.

Finally, screw the lock ring and shade ring onto the lampholder.

Note: The copper tag is to sit over the indent on the lampholder so it is slightly visible.

Step 5

Carefully push the connection unit into the cap of the lampholder and place the top section (the skirt) onto the lampholder, ensuring the indents line up.

Finally, screw the lock ring and shade ring onto the lampholder.

Note: The copper tag is to sit over the indent on the lampholder so it is slightly visible.

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]]> Kit 8 Installation Guide https://help.marginservices.co.uk/knowledge-base/kit-8-installation-guide/ Mon, 05 Aug 2024 15:05:51 +0000 https://help.marginservices.co.uk/?post_type=epkb_post_type_1&p=1951

This Guide is to help you in installing our Kit 8 for wooden bases.

Step 1

Drill a 9.5 - 10mm hole into the wood.

Step 2

Screw the wood nipple into the bottom of the lampholder, Please ensure the silver screw inside lampholder is unscrewed so the nipple can thread right into the lampholder. Then tighten the silver screw in the bottom of the lampholder this will lock the nipple to the lampholder.

Step 3

Screw the complete lampholder unit into the hole drilled in step 1.

Step 4

Wire the lampholder so the un wired end is sticking out the base of the lampholder and wire the earth as shown in image.

Warning

If in any doubt, please seek professional advice.

Step 5

Wire the porcelain insert, Please note it does not matter what way around the Live (Brown) and Neutral (Blue) connect.

Step 6

Once connected screw the top section of the lampholder onto the base, Ensuring the alignment is correct by aligning the indents on the base - Insert - Top section (Alignment info can be found at bottom of this guide)

Step 7

The final step is to install the cord grip, this is key to stop the cable from being pulled out of the light fitting by accident.

This cord grip may not be suitable for every installation, if you have a flat base and the cable comes out the bottom then this will work as per the image below.

If you have a hole in the side for example then you would need a 10mm cord grip with male thread sold separately.

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]]> Kit 11 Installation Guide https://help.marginservices.co.uk/knowledge-base/kit-11-installation-guide/ Mon, 05 Aug 2024 13:35:36 +0000 https://help.marginservices.co.uk/?post_type=epkb_post_type_1&p=1819

This step by step guide will aid you with the installation of our Kit11.

Step 1

Separate the cord grip and slide the top section onto the cable as shown below.

Step 2

Separate the lampholder and insert the bottom section of the cord grip onto the bottom section of the lampholder.

Step 3

Slide the unit onto the cable as seen below.

Step 4

Take the lampholder connection unit and wire in the cable.

Step 5

After connecting the cable push the connection unit into the base of the lampholder.

Step 6

Slide the top part of the cord grip onto the lampholder assembly and tighten up as much as possible using your fingers, Tip: We use an old vacuum cleaner belt to help grip the plastic, or a large elastic band.

Step 7

Take the skirt of the lampholder and screw it onto the base section of the lampholder, note the clicking noise as you screw it on, that is the locking bard engaging more information on the locking bard at the bottom of this help file.

Step 8

This now completes the kit installation from here you can now install the complete assembly onto your light fitting example below using the shade ring.

]]> Kit 12 Installation Guide https://help.marginservices.co.uk/knowledge-base/kit-12-installation-guide/ Fri, 02 Aug 2024 12:14:49 +0000 https://help.marginservices.co.uk/?post_type=epkb_post_type_1&p=1770

This is to show you a step by step guide on how to install Kit 12.

With Kit12, you do need to have access inside the vase/item from the bottom.

Step 1

Take the all threaded tube and push the clear grommet into one end.

Then take the plastic washer and slide it onto the rod from the same end as the tube grommet has been inserted, followed by a metal washer then a nut.

Step 2

Push the above assembly up through the hole in your vase/item so it is sticking out the top of the vase/item.

Ensure to keep hold of it once sticking out the top as you don't want it to fall down, alternatively, if you can lay the vase/item on its side this may help.

Step 3

Once the assembly is sticking out the top take the second metal washer and slide it onto the rod followed by the second steel nut.

Step 4

Before you tighten the assembly up ensure you have the correct length of thread sticking out the top:

  • For the 38mm kit leave 50mm of thread sticking out the top of the lamp base.
  • For the 75mm Kit leave 87mm of thread sticking out the top of the lamp base.

Step 5

Once you have the correct amount of thread sticking out the top you can tighten up the nuts, in most cases you can get away with holding the nut from the inside whilst you get a spanner on the nut on top.

Step 6

After the assembly is nice and tight you can slide the nut cover over the top followed by the tube cover.

Step 7

The next step is to insert the cable, grab the black grommet supplied and insert this into the 10mm hole drilled into the vase/item.

Please note that you may not be able to use this part, if not then ensure the hole is smooth and has no sharps bits.

Step 8

Take the cable and push it into the 10mm hole and out the bottom of the vase, then take the cord grip and feed the cable through one hole and then back through the other as seen below.

Ensuring that there is enough cable to come out the top of the assembly and ensuring the cord grip is touching the inside of the 10mm hole, you may need to re run this process to extend or shorten the position of the cord grip.

Step 9

Once this has been done, you can now take the cable and push up through the assembly.

Take the lampholder and separate it into its 3 components, then take the bottom part and screw it onto the top of the assembly, carefully feeding the cable through it.

Note: There is a locking screw on the lampholder, this may need to be loosened off prior to screwing onto the main thread.

Once it's been screwed on, you must tighten this back up, this will lock the lampholder onto the main thread.

Step 10

Wire the connection unit and earth block as shown below.

It does not matter which way around the live (Brown) and neutral (Blue) go, as long as the earth goes into the block.

Step 11

Once the connection unit had been connected up as shown above you can then carefully push the connection unit inside the base of the lampholder ensuring the notches align up as shown below.

Step 12

Once the connection unit is inside the base you can then take the skirt and again ensuring the notches align place it over the top of the ceramic unit and tighten up the lock ring.

See images below on the alignment.

More information on how the align the lampholder can be found here.

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]]> Plastic Wooden Table Lamp Fixing Kit With Wood Nipple – BC Version https://help.marginservices.co.uk/knowledge-base/plastic-wooden-table-lamp-fixing-kit-with-wood-nipple-bc-version/ Fri, 02 Aug 2024 12:00:35 +0000 https://help.marginservices.co.uk/?post_type=epkb_post_type_1&p=1763

This is a guide to help you install our Wooden Lampholder Kit With Wood Nipple, and I am using some prop parts which already have a hole and the backplate fixed to a piece of wood.

Depending on if you already have an existing installation, or you’re installing from scratch, this guide may change slightly.

The first step is to replace your existing cable with the new one supplied with the kit, this should be as simple as pulling the old wire out and feeding the new wire in from the bottom of the lamp.

In some cases you may need to attach the new wire to the old wire to pull it through the light is there are any sharp bends etc… hopefully not and it’s nice and simple.

Step 1

Once this is done, you will need to install the wood nipple, ensuring the 10mm fine thread is sticking out the top of the wood.

We recommend in testing the size of hole required first, as some woods will require different size holes, but generally an 8.5mm will be fine.

Step 2

Feed the cable cord set through your light fitting ensuring not to damage it as you push/pull it through.

Step 3

Wiring your light fitting.

Please click on the link below. This will take you to another guide that will give you step-to-step instructions on wiring your light fitting.

Wiring BC Lampholder
]]> Plastic Wooden Table Lamp Fixing Kit With Backplate and Cover – BC Version https://help.marginservices.co.uk/knowledge-base/plastic-wooden-table-lamp-fixing-kit-with-backplate-and-cover-bc-version/ Fri, 02 Aug 2024 11:30:19 +0000 https://help.marginservices.co.uk/?post_type=epkb_post_type_1&p=1748

This is a guide to help you install our Wooden Lampholder Kit With Backplate, and I am using some prop parts which already have a hole and the backplate fixed to a piece of wood.

Depending on if you already have an existing installation or you’re installing from scratch, this guide may change slightly.

The first step is to replace your existing cable with the new one supplied with the kit, this should be as simple as pulling the old wire out and feeding the new wire in from the bottom of the lamp.

In some cases you may need to attach the new wire to the old wire to pull it through the light is there are any sharp bends etc… hopefully not and it’s nice and simple.

Step 1

Once this is done you will either need to screw down the backplate using the 3 screws provided or if you already have a 10mm thread then you should be able to use this.

Step 2

Once the backplate is fixed down you can place the cover over the top to hide the screws.

Step 3

Unscrew the lampholder into the 2 sections this will be the bottom piece that screws onto the backplate and the top piece that has the connection unit in.

Step 4

Inside the bottom section you will find a circular cord grip, this will need to be slid down the cable as shown below, note that the teeth are pointing downwards.

Step 5

Once the cord grip is installed you will need to take the connection unit and connect the wires to it, Not: it does not matter which way around the wires go.

Step 6

Once connected to the connection unit, you will need to put a self made twist into the cable, this is because you twist the top section onto the bottom section to complete the lampholder.

The problem is if you take what you have and twist it in it will twist the wires up inside, so you will need to make a purpose made twist in the opposite direction.

This will then untwist and should finish fairly twist free once you have screwed the lampholder together.

This now completes the installation of the kit.

]]> Kit 35 Installation Guide https://help.marginservices.co.uk/knowledge-base/kit-35-installation-guide/ Fri, 02 Aug 2024 11:07:09 +0000 https://help.marginservices.co.uk/?post_type=epkb_post_type_1&p=1719

This is to show you a step by step guide on how to install Kit 35.

In this guide, I have used all parts that you get from Kit 35 and installing them onto a Jack Daniel’s bottle that I have already pre-drilled a hole in.

Please see below a video on how to drill a bottle.

Step 1

Take your drilled bottle and insert the grommet, please ensure to take care and not to apply too much force, especially with Jack Daniel's bottles as they will crack.

A little tip is to place the grommet into hot water to soften it up, then quickly put it into the bottle.

Note: Thick bottles such as this one may require some glue to hold the grommet into position.

Step 2

Once the grommet is installed take the cable and push it through the grommet and up out the top, ensuring you see a bit of outer PVC and the stripped ends are poking out the top.

Grab a pen or a screwdriver and scratch or mark where the cable enters the grommet. (where my thumb is on left hand picture)

Then pull the cable out the top until you get to your marked area of the cable.

Step 3

Take the cord grip and push the cable through one of the holes until the grip reaches the mark in the cable. Hold the grip with one hand and feed the end of the cable back through the second hole, ensuring the cord grip is at the marked piece of cable.

Once this is done you can pull the cable back, so the cord grip stops and sits inside the bottle behind the grommet as shown in last image.

Note: sometimes you may need to pull the cable back up out the top and adjust the cord grip if you feel there is too much slack or not enough slack.

You want to be able to see a little bit of the outer PVC of the cable sticking out the top of the bottle.

Step 4

Grab the rubber bung and a 13mm spanner, hold the bung in one hand and tighten the top nut until the bung fits tight into the bottle.

  • Too tight and it will not push down
  • Too loose and you may struggle on the next step.

Step 5

Once the bung is in the bottle hold the washer with your thumb and tighten the top nut until you get a nice tight fixing on to the bottle.

Below is a quick video on how to install our bungs.

Step 6

Take the nut cover and place it over the bung to hide the brass parts of the bung.

Separate the lampholder into its 3 pieces and screw the bottom section of the lampholder on to the bung's thread.

Tighten the screw inside the base of the lampholder to ensure that it is securely locked onto the bung.

Warning

If in any doubt, please seek professional advice.

Step 7

Using a pair of pliers, double over the ends of the cable.

Then take the connection unit of the lampholder and connect the Neutral (Blue), the Live (Brown) and the Earth (Green/Yellow) into the connection unit, as shown below.

Step 8

Push the connection unit into the base of the lampholder ensuring the indents align up (see first image below).

Step 9

Screw the top section of the lampholder to the base until you hear several clicks, this is the insert locking into place.

Note: If you wish to unscrew the lampholder, you will need to push down the locking barb on the insert to release the lampholder. It will then need to be bent backwards to reinstall the lampholder.

Finally, screw the 2 shade rings in place.

This now completes the installation of Kit 35.

]]> Kit 15 Installation Guide https://help.marginservices.co.uk/knowledge-base/kit-15-installation-guide/ Fri, 02 Aug 2024 10:43:27 +0000 https://help.marginservices.co.uk/?post_type=epkb_post_type_1&p=1702

This is to show you a step by step guide on how to install Kit 15.

In this guide I have used all parts that you get from Kit 15 and installing them onto a wooden block that I have already pre-drilled a hole in.

  • 1x BC | Bayonet Cap Switched Lampholder
  • 1x Cable Cord Set
  • 1x Backplate
  • 1x Backplate Cover
  • 5x Wood Screws
  • 1x Cord Grip
  • 1x Extender (if purchased)

Step 1

Feed the cable cord set through your light fitting ensuring not to damage it as you push/pull it through. Ensure you leave this loose so you can adjust the length when on step 4.

Next, place the backplate over the cable and fix it down onto your wooden lamp using the supplied screws, then place the cover over the top.

Step 2

Take the extender (if purchased) and simply screw it on top of the thread on the backplate.

Step 3

Separate the lampholder into its 3 pieces by unscrewing the shade ring and lock ring, leaving you with the cap, the connection unit and the skirt.

Then take the cap of the lampholder and screw it onto the extender or onto the thread of the backplate if you have no extender.

  • Cap (Bottoms Section)
  • Connection Unit
  • Skirt (Top Section)
  • Lock Ring
  • Shade Ring

Separate the lampholder into the following parts:

Step 4

Using a pair of pliers, double over the ends of the cable.

Next, wire the cable into the connection unit of the lampholder.

This is done by firstly loosening the screws in the connection unit, then inserting the cable ends into the connection points, ensuring the Earth (Green/Yellow) is in the middle connection.

It does not matter which way around the Live (Brown) and Neutral (Blue) go. Lastly, re tighten the screws, so the cable is securely in place, as shown in the image below.

Warning

If in any doubt, please seek professional advice.

Step 5

Carefully push the connection unit into the cap of the lampholder and place the top section (the skirt) onto the lampholder, ensuring the indents line up.

Finally, screw the lock ring and shade ring onto the lampholder.

Note: The copper tag is to sit over the indent on the lampholder so it is slightly visible.

Step 6

Ensure you use the cord grip on the bottom of the light fitting by putting it across the cable and using the screws supplied to fix it into position, this will ensure the cable cannot be pulled out by accident.

]]> Kit 18 Installation Guide https://help.marginservices.co.uk/knowledge-base/kit-18-installation-guide/ Fri, 02 Aug 2024 10:10:01 +0000 https://help.marginservices.co.uk/?post_type=epkb_post_type_1&p=1683

This is to show you a step by step guide on how to install Kit 18.

In this guide I have used all parts that you get from Kit 18 and installing them onto a wooden block that I have already pre-drilled a hole in.

Step 1

Install the cable cord set, ensuring not to damage it as you push/pull it through your light fitting. Ensure to leave this loose so you can adjust the length when on step 4.

Once you have fed the cable through your light fitting, place the backplate over the cable and fix it down onto your wooden lamp using the supplied screws, then place the cover over the top.

Step 2

Take the extender (if purchased) and simply screw it on top of the thread on the backplate.

Step 3

Separate the lampholder into its 3 pieces by unscrewing the shade ring and lock ring, leaving you with the cap, the connection unit and the skirt.

Then take the cap of the lampholder and screw it onto the extender or onto the thread of the backplate if you have no extender.

Please Note: You may need  to loosen the locking screw on the inside of the lampholder as shown below.

Once you have screwed the lampholder on you will need to tighten this screw up.

  • Cap (Bottom Section)
  • Connection Unit
  • Skirt (Top Section)
  • Lock Ring
  • Shade Ring

Separate the lampholder into the following parts:

Warning

If in any doubt, please seek professional advice.

Step 4

Using a pair of pliers, double over the ends of the cable.

Wire the cable into the connection unit of the lampholder, ensuring the Earth (Green/Yellow) connects to the block on the cap of the lampholder. It does not matter which way around the Live (Brown) and Neutral (Blue) go.

Step 5

Carefully push the connection unit into the cap of the lampholder and place the top section (the skirt) onto the lampholder, ensuring the alignment of the lampholder is correct (as shown below).

Finally, screw the lock ring and shade ring onto the lampholder.

More information on how the align the lampholder can be found here.

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Step 6

Ensure you use the cord grip on the bottom of the light fitting by putting it across the cable and using the screws supplied to fix it into position, this will ensure the cable cannot be pulled out by accident.

]]> Ceramic Side Entry Wiring Kit with BC | B22 Lampholder https://help.marginservices.co.uk/knowledge-base/ceramic-side-entry-wiring-kit-with-bc-b22-lampholder/ Fri, 02 Aug 2024 09:45:26 +0000 https://help.marginservices.co.uk/?post_type=epkb_post_type_1&p=1660

This is a step by step guide on how to install the Ceramic Side Entry Wiring Kit with BC | B22 Lampholder.

Note: You won’t require the flex strain relief to install this kit. You can simply discard this part or keep hold of it for a future project.

Step 1

Take the all threaded rod and push the clear grommet into one end. Then take the plastic washer and slide it onto the rod from the same end as the tube grommet has been inserted, followed by a metal washer than a nut.

Step 2

Push the above assembly up through the hole in your vase/item so that it is sticking out the top of the vase/item. Ensure to keep hold of it once it is sticking out the top as you don't want it to fall down, alternatively, if you can lay the vase/item on its side this may help.

Once the assembly is sticking out the top, take the second metal washer and slide it onto the rod, followed by the second steel nut.

Next you have to tighten up the nuts, but before you do this you will need to ensure you have the correct length of thread sticking out the top. This should be around 6mm.

Once you have the correct amount of thread sticking out the top you can tighten up the nuts, in most cases you can get away with holding the nut from the inside whilst you get a spanner on the nut on top.

Step 3

After the assembly is nice and tight, you can slide the nut cover over the top, leaving approximately 6mm of thread still sticking out. Then you can take the side entry cord grip and screw it onto the thread.

Note: We recommend using a dab of superglue or loctite to prevent the cord grip from untwisting off the threaded rod.

Step 4

Take the lampholder and separate it into its 3 components, then take the bottom part (cap) and screw it onto the top of the side entry cord grip.

To make sure this is securely fixed in place, you must tighten the lock screw inside the cap of the lampholder. This is a safety feature to ensure the lampholder does not unscrew from the fixing on your lamp.

Note: You may need to unscrew the lock screw inside the cap of the lampholder in order for it to fully tighten and sit flush on the side entry cord grip.

  • Cap (Bottom Section)
  • Skirt (Top Section)
  • Lock Ring
  • Connection Unit
  • Shade Ring

Separate the lampholder into the following parts:

Step 5

The next step is to insert the cable. To do this, push the cable up and through the side of the cord grip and out the cap of the lampholder.

Please note that it can be quite difficult to get the cable up and through the cord grip. This step can be done before attaching the cap of the lampholder if you find that it makes it easier.

Step 6

The next step is to wire the lampholder. First, using a pair of pliers, double over the ends of the cable.

Then wire the Earth (Yellow/Green) into the connection block on the side of the lampholder. After this, you then need to wire the insert.

It does not matter what way around, the Live (Brown) and Neutral (Blue) connect.

Step 7

Once the connection unit had been connected up as shown above, you can then carefully push the connection unit inside the base of the lampholder ensuring the notches align as shown in the images below.

Once the connection unit is inside the base you can then take the skirt and again ensuring the notches align, place it over the top of the connection unit and tighten up the lock ring. You can then attach the shade ring.

More information on how the align the lampholder can be found here.

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Step 8

Finally, you will need to tighten the grub screw on the side of the cord grip. This is a safety feature to ensure that the cable cannot be accidentally pulled out from the connection unit.

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