Want to extend this cable and upgrade parts

HawkEye244 · 30 Jan 2016

This lamp is a relatives, she bought it in south african, it's older than me.

I want to extend the cable but not sure what it is.. and perhaps change the switch and the plug ... would should I buy and what cable should I use? Thanks chaps.

ericmark · 30 Jan 2016

If it was mine I would rewire with three core flex and use a bulb holder with an earth connection. Although you can extend the cable there is a problem if that cable is damaged as the lamp is metal so likely it would return through your body before it blows a fuse.

deadshort · 30 Jan 2016

Yes, i would agree with ericmark. Rewire with 3core and a switched brass lampholder with earth terminal and check the base is earthed. And fit a 3amp fuse in the plug, does that plug have a neon lindicator ?

Regards,

DS

HawkEye244 · 30 Jan 2016

deadshort said:
Yes, i would agree with ericmark. Rewire with 3core and a switched brass lampholder with earth terminal and check the base is earthed. And fit a 3amp fuse in the plug, does that pug have a neon lindicator ?

Regards,

DS

Yes but the indicator bulb has not been working for some years ...

HawkEye244 · 30 Jan 2016

If I use a switched lampholder I would need a switch somewhere along the cable then ? The lampholder is enclosed by glass.

flameport · 30 Jan 2016

Fit whatever you want. Switched lampholder or unswitched. Separate switch or no switch.

RF Lighting · 30 Jan 2016

The most important thing to do is replace that cable with a sheathed variety, and earth your light fitting. As it stands, it's really unsafe.

amjmfareham · 30 Jan 2016

Hi HawkEye,

I agree with the general consensus of previous posts, to fit Metal fittings, as opposed to Plastic; but in my view of flex colours, either 'Gold' or 'Black' sheath, to keep in fitting with the luminaire!

Here is a good site for an idea on what to get, in terms of Lampholder/Accessories/Cable components! : http://www.spares2you.co.uk/

Hope this helps,

Kind Regards,

Andrew

HawkEye244 · 31 Jan 2016

Will a three core flex fit through the narrow openings in the copper ?

kai · 31 Jan 2016

It might not fit through the narrow opening in the lamp. In the meantime it will be safer to chop off the old mains lead to this item, to prevent a child plugging it in and killing himself.
Keep it as a decorative non-operating item, if it cannot be safely rewired.

Iggifer · 31 Jan 2016

You could make the holes bigger with a step drill, as it's copper it will drill easily.

I can't work this light out though, the cable enters through the base, and then re-enters the top? Is that right? Where is the cable routed to get to the top?

Echo the husky · 31 Jan 2016

The tubular frame? Just make the hole bigger and fit little rubber/pvc grommets in the holes. 0.5mm² 3core flex is fairly small. I don't think 0.25mm² 3 core flex is meant to be used any more.

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