Can you wire one of these lights to a standard 3 pin plug?

[des606]

Can you wire one of these lights to a standard 3 pin plug?

LTC2DD384P
Name CFL Bulb 38W 4Pin
Dimensions Height 3 cm x Width 20 cm x Lenght 20 cm
Energy Saving Energy Saving
Watt/Voltage 38W GR10q 4-Pin 3500K 230V
Description CFL bulb with slim square low profile design. The square shape provides uniform distribution of light, with no shadows at either end and no dark points. This bulb is ideal for low-profile wall and ceiling luminaries. This bulb could be used only in lamp with 4-Pin socket.

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[londonboy]

If you want.

Obviously you'd need some kind of a light fitting for it.

 

[big-all]

the actual electronics to work the bulb are in the lamp holder that you buy separately usually in a form with a glass cover

 

[333rocky333]

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/SDTL38B.html

 

[kai]

You can safely wire anything single phase which draws 13amps or below, to a standard 13amp plugtop - remember to fit a suitable fuse to suit the appliance being powered - a light fitting needs a 3 amp fuse in it.

 

[AndyPRK]

I don't think anyone was concerned it may draw more than 13A

 

[MrTinker]

edit didnt read properly

 

[Risteard]

remember to fit a suitable fuse to suit the appliance being powered - a light fitting needs a 3 amp fuse in it.

The fuse is to protect the cable supplying it - not to protect the appliance. BS 7671 allows standard lighting circuits to be protected by up to a 16A protective device.

However to muddy the waters many fan manufacturers stipulate that a 3A BS 1362 fuse must be used to supply their fans - and BS 7671 requires that manufacturers' instructions be observed.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Can you wire one of these lights to a standard 3 pin plug?
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"This bulb is ideal for low-profile wall and ceiling luminaries"

What kind of wall or ceiling luminaire installation is going to look anything other than total sh*te if it's connected to a plug?

 

[holmslaw]

..

 

[ban-all-sheds]

But that'll come with a plug....

 

[Taylortwocities]

But that'll come with a plug....

The plug will be on the end of that black flexible thing that comes out of the back of the lamp. You can see it in the picture. That is called a cable.

(Thinks.. maybe Malaria has addled his brain)

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Him big fella been drinking jungle juice long time.