Lampholders – Margin Services Help Centre https://help.marginservices.co.uk Tue, 17 Sep 2024 11:54:34 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 How to install our E14 lampholder with L bracket https://help.marginservices.co.uk/knowledge-base/how-to-install-our-e14-lampholder-with-l-bracket/ Wed, 14 Aug 2024 12:06:18 +0000 https://help.marginservices.co.uk/?post_type=epkb_post_type_1&p=2008

This is a quick installation guide on how to install our E14 plastic lampholder with L bracket.

  • Cap (Bottom Section)
  • Skirt (Top Section)
  • Insert (Connection Unit)
  • Cord Grip
  • L Bracket

  • Shade Rings

Below are the piece parts of this assembly.

Step 1

Install the L bracket to your wall or item.

We have not fixed it in the image as this is for reference only.

Step 2

Separate the lampholder and take the cap (bottom section) and the cord grip.

Step 3

Place the bracket over the male thread of the cord grip and then screw the cord grip into the cap of the lampholder.

Note the bracket can be installed either way around, with the bracket as shown in the image or the bracket pointing the other way.

Please see the following guide on how to wire the lampholder, once done please pop back here.

How to wire the lampholder

Step 4

Once you have successfully wired the lampholder tighten the grub screw up on the cord grip to prevent the cable from being pulled out.

]]> Lampholder Bases explained https://help.marginservices.co.uk/knowledge-base/lampholder-bases-explained/ Mon, 01 Jul 2024 15:50:42 +0000 https://help.marginservices.co.uk/?post_type=epkb_post_type_1&p=1328
Lampholders bases come in various different styles, if you are not sure what style you need then check out below for their explanations.

Table of Contents

10mm Entry

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10mm Entry lampholders are the more popular entry lampholder to fit on any 10mm fixing point, the lampholder as it comes should not be used for a hanging light fitting.

However, you can add a 10mm cord grip to enable you to hang this from a cable.

 

1/2" Entry

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This lampholder entry is the same as the 10mm, but this has the 1/2" 24tpi entry thread, you will find these generally in older style light fittings.

Again the same applies, you cannot use this when hanging from a cable unless a cord grip is being used.

 

20mm Entry

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The 20mm lampholders are designed to be used with 20mm electrical conduit systems and will screw directly onto a threaded piece of galvanised conduit pipe.

 

Pandant

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The pendant style lampholder is one of the most popular lampholders we sell to pubs/restaurants and retro fitting in domestic dwellings, these have built in cord grips so perfect for creating stunning pendant style light fittings.

 

Batten

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Batten lampholders are very popular with theatre companies for lighting around stages and Hollywood style mirrors. These lampholders have flat discs fixed to them, ideal for fixing the lampholder to a wall or ceiling.

 

]]> How to Install our Lampholder Cup and Cord Grip https://help.marginservices.co.uk/knowledge-base/how-to-install-our-lampholder-cup-and-cord-grip/ Mon, 01 Jul 2024 15:29:56 +0000 https://help.marginservices.co.uk/?post_type=epkb_post_type_1&p=1315
This Quick guide will show you how to install our lampholder cup and cord grip.

Step 1

Screw the supplied all threaded rod into the lampholder followed by the nut and shake proof washer.

 

Step 2

Slide the cord grip up the cable followed by the lampholder cover.

 

Step 3

Then slide the lampholder cap with the all threaded rod, nut and washer on up the cable.

 

Step 4

Wire the lampholder and screw the skirt of the lampholder onto the cap then slide the copper cover over the lampholder so the threaded rod is sticking out the top.

 

Step 5

Finally slide the cord grip back down the cable and screw it onto the threaded rod, tighten up the small grub screw on the cord grip, This will now finish off the installation.

 

]]> Aligning a BC Unswitched Lampholder https://help.marginservices.co.uk/knowledge-base/aligning-a-bc-unswitched-lampholder/ Mon, 01 Jul 2024 14:30:47 +0000 https://help.marginservices.co.uk/?post_type=epkb_post_type_1&p=1244

After installing and wiring your lampholder you find it is not working, please check the quick signs of a blown light bulb etc.

If it’s not the light bulb, for example, please read the following help file about the alignment.

Some of the un-switched lampholders need to have the 3 parts lined up or the lamp will not work when connected. Please make sure these parts are aligned.

There are indents on the side of the 3 parts and these must all line up together.

When fitted, you can check like this. The 2 slots of the lampholder will be 180 deg. From the 2 pins. This is what you need to ensure the contact of the lamp makes contact to the lampholder.

]]> Safer switched lampholder not working https://help.marginservices.co.uk/knowledge-base/safer-switched-lampholder-not-working/ Mon, 01 Jul 2024 14:07:37 +0000 https://help.marginservices.co.uk/?post_type=epkb_post_type_1&p=1220

The BC safer switched lampholder is very handy as it has a built-in safety feature meaning you cannot turn the lampholder on without a light bulb inserted.

There will be a red pin in between the 2 brass pins, this is the safety feature and the concept is that the light bulb will push that pin down to allow the push bar to slide across.

Below are some tips for if the push bar is not pushing over or just not lighting up.

Click on the title to expand the tip.

This is the more obvious solution however you may of realized by now that there MUST be a light bulb inserted for the push bar to push over.

If you have a light bulb installed then please carry out the following task.

Remove the light bulb and unplug the light from the mains.

Remove the shade ring (Smaller Ring) form the lampholder.

push down on top of the lampholder whilst tightening up the lock ring further.

This will push the skirt downwards and closer to the red pin, meaning that when you put the light bulb back in it should push the red pin down further.

This one may be solved via the solution above.

Another thing to try and this does catch a lot of people out but a known working light bulb.

You can either take a known working light bulb from another lamp or take the light bulb you have and try it in a known working light fitting such as a centre ceiling light.

Check the fuse in your plug top, if you are using an old plug Or if the light bulb had blown it will take the fuse out, if you have a spare 3amp fuse please try this.

If the above did not help then please do get in touch with us, and we will look at other possibilities.

]]> Wiring the BC Push Wire Plastic Snap on Cap Lampholder https://help.marginservices.co.uk/knowledge-base/wiring-the-bc-push-wire-plastic-snap-on-cap-lampholder/ Fri, 28 Jun 2024 12:29:41 +0000 https://help.marginservices.co.uk/?post_type=epkb_post_type_1&p=1206

This guide is to show you how to wire and dress the cables inside the snap on cap lampholder.

This guide is showing the unswitched lampholder, the switched lampholder is very similar in design and will work the same way.

Before you start you will need to ensure that the tips of your cables are solid, this means either using a dab of solder or using a ferrule to ensure it’s a solid lump and not multi stranded.

Step 1

Take the bottom section of the lampholder and screw it onto the 10mm fixing thread.

Note: You may need to strip the inner cables a bit longer to allow you to hook them around the internal cord grip as show further down in this guide.

 

Step 2

Take the top section of the lampholder and insert one of the cables as shown.

Remember these are push fit lampholders meaning there are no screw terminals to tighten the cable this is why you need to ensure you have a solid tipped cable.

Note: It does not matter which way around the Live and Neutral go on a BC lampholder.

 

Step 3

Once the first cable has been pushed into the connections you will need to then coil that cable around the plastic hook shaped item.

 

Step 4

Repeat the above step with the other wire and again coil it around the hook shape but this time in the other direction. Images below should explain this process.

Note: For the ease of display and pictures etc i have left the cables too long in an ideal world you want the live and neutral a bit shorter, this will make everything tighter and will make the cord grip method more effective.

 

Step 5

Final step is to carefully push the top section of the lampholder into the base aligning the 2 rectangle holes in the cap with the 2 pieces on the top section.

 

This now finishes the installation of the lampholder, if you need to remove the lampholder for whatever reason then please keep reading.

Need to remove the lampholder?

Step 1

If after installation you realise there is an error or you need to remove the lampholder for any reason then you will need to grab a small slotted screwdriver and insert it into one of the rectangular holes.

Now carefully push and twist the lampholder whilst pulling on the top part of the lampholder, it should pop that side out as shown below.

 

]]> Installing the 40mm BC 4 Part Lampholder https://help.marginservices.co.uk/knowledge-base/installing-the-40mm-bc-4-part-lampholder/ Fri, 28 Jun 2024 12:08:03 +0000 https://help.marginservices.co.uk/?post_type=epkb_post_type_1&p=1191

This quick guide here is to help to install our 40mm BC 4 part lampholder.

This item comes in 4 parts, however sometimes we do put 2 of the parts together, so may arrive in 3 pieces.

Step 1

Separate the lampholder into the 3 parts and screw the bottom of the lampholder onto your light fitting.

And tighten the small grub screw inside the cap (This is important).

 

Step 2

If you have purchased the earthed cap, then please tighten the screw above and connect the earth wire (Green/Yellow) to the earth block as shown below.

Step 3

Wire the connection unit as shown below, Note: it does not matter which way around the wires go.

Step 4

Carefully seat the connection unit into the cap of the lampholder you may need to twist the connection unit until is slips in.

Step 5

Take the skirt of the lampholder and twist it onto the assembly note there will be some ratchet like clicking sounds.

This is the locking barb locking the skirt to the cap, more information on this below.

The locking barb is designed to prevent the lampholder from separating accidentally.

However, there may be a time when you need to gain access to the inside of the lampholder, if you do then please follow this guide below.

Here is an image of the location of the locking barb once installed, as you can see there is a metal tag that's bent outwards and is hiding the plastic ribs in the inside of the skirt.

You will need to grab a small screwdriver and bend it inwards to clear the plastic ribs.

Once you have removed the lampholder you will need to bend that metal tag back out so when you screw the skirt back on it engages the locking barb again.

A quick video on how to unlock the barb below.

]]> Wiring a Plastic BC Lampholder https://help.marginservices.co.uk/knowledge-base/wiring-a-plastic-bc-lampholder/ Fri, 28 Jun 2024 11:30:47 +0000 https://help.marginservices.co.uk/?post_type=epkb_post_type_1&p=1157

This is a quick step-by-step guide on wiring a plastic BC lampholder.

  • Bottom Section (Cap)

  • Connection Unit

  • Cord Grip

     

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Step 1

Take the base (cap) of the lampholder and screw it onto the fixing point.

Next, feed the cable through the hole carefully, ensuring not to damage it as you push/pull it through.

Make sure you leave this loose so you can adjust the length when on step 4.

 

Step 2

Slide the cord grip down the cable (roughly half an inch from the top). This will prevent the cable from being pulled out the lampholder by accident.

 

Step 3

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, 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 4

Finally, screw the connection unit and the base of the lampholder together.

]]> Wiring An S.Lilley BC Switched Lampholder https://help.marginservices.co.uk/knowledge-base/wiring-an-s-lilley-bc-switched-lampholder/ Fri, 28 Jun 2024 10:32:06 +0000 https://help.marginservices.co.uk/?post_type=epkb_post_type_1&p=1137

There are a couple of different ways that manufacturers provide the earth terminal in lampholders.

S-Lilley which is a UK based manufacturer use an internal earth connection so there is no terminal seen on the outside of the lampholder.

The switched S Lilley lampholders provide 3 terminals on the inside in both their standard and safer switched lampholders. There is a thin metal bar that make the contact to the body of the lampholder from the earth terminal.

 

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

Let’s have a closer look at the S.Lilley BC | B22 Switched Lampholder’s components.

 

Step 1

Take the Bottom section and screw it onto your fixing point.

 

Step 2

Wire the connection unit as shown in the image.

It does not matter which way around the Live (Brown) and Neutral (Blue) go.

As long as the earth (green/yellow) goes in the middle connection.

Step 3

Carefully seat the connection unit into the bottom section of the lampholder, ensuring the metal tab is sitting over the edge of the bottom section.

 

Step 4

Finally, take the top section and carefully screw it down over the connection unit.

As these lampholders are solid brass they can cross thread easily, please ensure to take your time when tightening the unit up.

It may help to fully remove the smaller shade ring.

 

]]> Installing S.Lilley Brand Metal E27 Lampholders https://help.marginservices.co.uk/knowledge-base/installing-s-lilley-brand-metal-e27-lampholders/ Thu, 27 Jun 2024 15:36:56 +0000 https://help.marginservices.co.uk/?post_type=epkb_post_type_1&p=1113

This guide is to show you on how to install our metal E27 lampholders.

  • Top Section (Skirt)
  • Bottom Section (Cap)
  • Connection Unit (Insert)

Please see this picture that explains the terminology of the 3 parts of the lampholder.

Step 1

Take the bottom section of the lampholder and screw it onto the fixing point.

 

Step 2

Push the cable through the light fitting and connect the insert as shown below.

 

Step 3

Once you have connected the insert you will need to push the insert into the base of the lampholder.

Please Note: See the earth tag is inline with the indent of the lampholder cap, it will be tight to push down but this ensures a good earth connection between the insert and cap.

 

Step 4

 Here is the final position of the insert within the cap.

 

Step 5

Finally you can then screw the skirt section onto the cap take note of the clicking noise as you screw the skirt on, this is the locking barb locking the lampholder together.

 

If you need to remove this lampholder then please view our "how to unlock your lampholder" guide.
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