i've constructed a vivarium and wish to put an angled batten lampholder into the vivarium , i purchased one that was suitable for a ceiling as this was the only type and also a 2 core round flex .i just want to know if i can wire this type of lampholder to a plug using the flex?
2007-06-10 11:44:58 · 9 answers · asked by antony s 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Yep, keep the bulb wattage to 40 - 60, DON'T use 100w bulb!
And put a 3 amp fuse in the plug.
2007-06-10 11:53:52 · answer #1 · answered by tattie_herbert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a 3a fuse in the plug, and make sure that the flex covering is well within the base of the batten fixing.
Hope your animals are happy in there.
2007-06-10 18:54:19 · answer #2 · answered by Girlie Electrics 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can wire a batten holder to a plug top, but make sure the cable is three core. Live, neutral and an earth core, to protect the cable.And a fuse to suit. A 1 amp fuse will allow 240 watt lamp and will ensure a safety
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2007-06-10 19:19:16 · answer #3 · answered by awacsuk2000 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
If you are in the UK I would suggest a metal lampholder using three wires with the third wire connected to the holder and with its other end to the earth pin on the plug with a 3 amp fuse and a low wattage bulb. If elsewhere I don't knpw.
2007-06-10 19:08:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
What in christ name is a "Vivarium", but yes you could wire a ceiling fitting assuming there is no water involved, not ideal in the sense of safety as you may well have all the terminals exposed, good luck
2007-06-10 18:57:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yes. Go get a cheep 3 prong extension cord. cut the receptacle end off strip it back to expose the wires . Hook it up, most important the ground wire is green.
2007-06-10 18:48:30 · answer #6 · answered by Robert S 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
fROM what i think your saying yes no problem? ensure the fuse is of the right amp though.
2007-06-10 18:50:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need a thermostat to keep an average Temp
2007-06-10 18:51:07 · answer #8 · answered by yeah i know 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can if the cable is 2.5 mm ...not typical thin lighting cable ,make sure you have correct fuse in plug !! not 13 amp
2007-06-10 18:49:21 · answer #9 · answered by shoopy213@yahoo.co.uk 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋