Lamp holders and batten holders
Solid brass, bakelite, porcelain and steel, in every common cap size
Not sure which holder you need? Start with the type of fitting, then match the cap size to your globe.
Lamp or batten holderCap sizesLamp holdersBatten holdersAbout
Step 1
Lamp holder or batten holder?
Lamp holder
Hangs on the cable as a pendant, or threads into a lamp or light fitting. Choose a lamp holder for pendants, table lamps, chandeliers and DIY builds.
Batten holder
Fixes flat to the ceiling or wall over the wiring point, so the globe sits close to the surface. Choose a batten holder for a bare globe with no pendant drop.
Step 2
Which cap size?
The cap is the base of the globe. Match the holder to the cap printed on your globe or its box.
| Cap | Name | Typical use | Our holders |
|---|---|---|---|
| E27 | Edison screw (ES) | Standard screw globes, pendants and lamps | Brass, bakelite, porcelain |
| E14 | Small Edison screw (SES) | Candle globes, chandeliers and small fittings | Brass, bakelite, steel plated |
| B22 | Bayonet (BC) | Standard bayonet globes | Brass |
| B15 | Small bayonet (SBC) | Small globes in chandeliers and wall lights | Brass |
| E40 | Goliath Edison screw (GES) | Large and high output globes | Brass, porcelain |
| E26 | US Edison screw | 120 Volt lighting for export to North America | Brass, bakelite |
Pendants, lamps and fittings
Lamp holders
Mains wiring
About our lamp holders
Our lamp holders and batten holders are made for 240 Volt mains lighting, apart from the E26 sockets, which are for 120 Volt lighting in North America. For Australian and New Zealand customers, connecting any light fitting to mains wiring must be done by a licensed electrician.
Need cable or a ceiling rose to go with your holder? See coloured fabric cable and ceiling roses.
Subscribe to our channel
