Cannot Change Lightbulb - B22 Hanging Fitting

[dmuk]

We have a light fitting similar to the one pictured. I think it is a B22 fitting.

I have gone to replace the cfl light bulb but cannot align the pins on the bulb. Seems fitting is damaged or maybe I am using wrong bulb? Note we have an identical fitting in another room - so think it is an issue with fitting.

Is there a safe way to bend fitting back into place? Or can part be replaced without an electrician?

Pretty sure previous owner forced wrong bulb into fitting...

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• dmuk
• 24 Feb 2014
• 2

 

[AndyPRK]

Check new and old bulb.

Does one have 2 pins and other 3

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

Sometimes the holding lugs do break. It could be bent or broken, a new lampholder will only cost a few pence and easy enough to replace providing you can safe confirm isolation of this fitting.
http://www.screwfix.com/p/marbo-cordgrip-lampholder-bc/21159

 

[dmuk]

Check new and old bulb.

Does one have 2 pins and other 3

That's a good point. The existing bulb never sat properly in socket. The socket appears to have groves for three pins.

I assume a two pin bulb cannot fit into a three pin socket because pin alignment is different?

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

If the lampholder is for BC3, then obviously you require a lamp that fits!

 

[AndyPRK]

Or it maybe cheaper to change the bulb holder

 

[dmuk]

Think that answers the question. It must be a bc3 fitting and needs a three pin bulb.

Can I change the fitting myself? All other fittings in the house are two pin.

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

Or it maybe cheaper to change the lampholder

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• PrenticeBoyofDerry
• 31 Aug 2013
• 3

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

Can I change the fitting myself? All other fittings in the house are two pin.

If you feel confident enough, can safely prove isolation and have insulated screwdrivers. Then yes!