lighting socket that cant be used for a plug ?

[Mick Leek]

Ok guys here is a good one for you.

I have built an extension, done all the electrics and one of the things i have done is to install wall lights.

I would love one of those mother and daughter type lamps (think they are called that) Like this one

BUT i would like to wire it so it comes on with the wall lights... Running the wires isn't a problem at the moment as i still have to plaster the wall where it will be going. I don't want to hard wire it and neither do i want to install a single gang socket on the lighting radial that may be mistaken for a plug socket on the 32amp ring.

Is there a way (correct way) of doing this that will not cause concern for BCO.

Cheers Guys.

Mick.

 

[JohnD]

You can use a 5Amp socket and plug. As it is off the lighting circuit which is itself fused at 6A there is no need for a fused plug.

It is a three-pin, round-pinned, small plug. It is correct to use it for plug-in lamps controlled by a light switch. You can put in several sockets around the room to give you flexibility for lamp positions and numbers of lamps.

Remember to fit the socket at 450mm or more due to your creaking old back.

As the plug pins are round, and it's smaller than a 13A plug hardly anyone will mistake it for a power outlet.

 

[Pensdown]

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Wiring_Accessories_Menu_Index/Plug_Tops_2/index.html

 

[Mick Leek]

Cheers John, Do you mean like the OLD round pin plugs

I did see those the other day at the elec shop i go to..

Will this be OK for BCO ? i need to get the periodic done once i have finished adding my bits.

Cheers, Pensdown

 

[JohnD]

Wow! Quick work! Just like that, Pensdown!

You can also get a white or black 5A duraplug which has smoother lines and is resistant to cracking.

 

[Mick Leek]

what does the socket look like

 

[Spark123]

I don't see any reason why not, just make sure the sockets are shuttered (I think they all are now anyway).

 

[JohnD]

Will this be OK for BCO ?

It is perfectly correct, and not unusual.

 

[Spark123]

what does the socket look like

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_In...Accessories/Sockets_2_-_5_-_15_Amp/index.html

 

[Mick Leek]

Cheers Guys,

Your all up late...

 

[Mick Leek]

bloody hell... look at the price

i guess thats because they arent that widely used

 

[JohnD]

Cheers Guys,

Your all up late...

I'll be going to bed as soon as Bev turns up.

 

[Pensdown]

Cheers Guys,

Your all up late...

I'll be going to bed as soon as Bev turns up.

One day you must let me in the how you got the name Bev from that other post. I have read it 100 times and it goes straight over my head

 

[Mick Leek]

Your like a bloody elephant John

NEVER forgets a thing....

 

[Mick Leek]

Pensdown,

John is either a professional stalker or X CID,

He's good... very good.