i've reassembled it and seems to be working now.
I over twisted the wires the first time, which might have caused flux.
I learned to assemble the lamp in reverse, so that the wires don't get over twisted when screwing the fitting onto the threaded bar.
I'm glad i earthed it, i can see...
OK I'm just going to dismantle the lamp for safety reasons.
I might get a plastic thread to make it safer, instead of the metal one which might be cutting into the wires. I may have over-twisted the wires when attaching the fittings. those things are hard to put on and take off.
I'll try...
The lamp is brass plated, but i don't see how that could cause a problem, cause i ran the cable right up to the fitting. The only other thing i can think of is i haven't connected the earth yet.
Yes, the power supply in aus is 240v and yes i'm using 240v rated globes.
This is driving me...
nah I'm serious,
OK this is what i did i bought a bayonet light-fitting, and an extension cable.
i cut the female end off and joined it to the fitting. I'm guessing bayonet doesn't have a polarity?
I first tried putting a regular 40w globe in and it blew about 10 seconds later, and it seemed...
hi this might be a noob question,
i just rewired a table lamp using a standard extension cord and now it's too bright, I've even blown a few globes in the process, is the thickness of the cable causing the problem? if so what thickness cable should i be using?
any help would be appreciated =D