What you need to know about this Lampholder

• What is this product?
• Pros and Cons
• How to use it 
• What light bulb does it take?
• When should I buy it?
• How do I buy it?
• Further Learning

What is this product?

This is a lampholder designed to go on the end of cable hanging from the ceiling.

These lampholders are economical and easy to use. They offer the cheapest way to achieve the 'bare bulb' look in your space.

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Original looking finish
• Easy to connect to cable
• Can take 2 or 3 core cable

Cons

• Will become brittle over time from heat if used with Incandescent bulbs
• Don't look as good as metal versions

How to use it

Before you start using it, you will need 2 or 3 core cable stripped back by 20-25mm.  See our cables section on for videos on how to do this.

See the video on the picture slider above showing how to wire this lampholder. 

If in doubt you should consult an electrician.

What light bulb does it take?

This lampholder takes an E27 or 'ES' bulb.  An ES bulb has a screw cap on it, 27mm wide, and one of the most common bulbs in the UK.

When should I buy it?

in the following scenarios:

• to wire to existing cable set you already have
• Where an industrial look is desired
• to replace an existing pendant lampholder

Here is an article where you can learn more about making your own pendant light.

How do I buy it?

You can buy 1 or more here on this webpage.

The price reduces on 10, 25, 50 & 100 pieces.

You can buy on this page or via a local dealer (you can quote us to most electrical wholesalers and lighting shops). Dealers set their own pricing.

If you are in the market for our products for the long term you could become a dealer/trade buyer.  Read our article 'Is Lampfix a good fit for my business?'

Request your log in where you can view and buy at your own discounted pricing. (contact us)

Further learning

Article: How to make a pendant