For a full list of cable colors available, we list as cable types with a full list of color swatches. Choose a color from the drop down to see that color. For 240 Volt cable manufactured in accordance with AS/NZS 3191:2008 Approval EESS-150127Full list here For 120 Volt cable UL…
Archives: FAQs
What is an E27 Lamp holder?
E27 is the most common type of Edison Screw base, It is often refereed to as just ES. The number ’27? refers to the diameter. This type of base is also compatible with Compact Fluorescent Globes and LED globes. E27 is a 240 Volt bulb as is a standard Bayonet…
How can i attach a shade to a pendant light?
We provide two methods to attach a shade to a pendant light. Â The method will depend upon the lamp holder and type of shade used. One method of attachment is to use a gallery/fitter. Â We have an extensive range of galleries listed in our hardware section on the website. The…
What is a ceiling rose?
A ceiling rose is a decorative element affixed to the ceiling from which a chandelier or light fitting is often suspended.  It can also be referred to as a ceiling plate or canopy.  We supply a variety of ceiling roses and ceiling plates which complement our fittings.  When ordering a…
Do I need a ceiling rose/canopy?
A ceiling rose/canopy is an optional feature but is recommended to give your light fitting a neat installation to plaster ceilings. Where an electrical connection to mains is above a ceiling surface then a ceiling rose/canopy must be installed so that tension is removed from that electrical connection. For all…
Can I buy a pendant light with a plug attached?
We do not sell our pendants with plugs attached however you can order the plug as a separate component for a licensed electrician to attach to one of our pendants lights. We recommend that pendants only be attached to light circuit plug tops at ceiling level.
How can I install lighting on brick or stone walls?
The use of exposed conduit has long been a mess of grey plastic. We now offer a solution with the option to choose steel conduit systems for an authentic vintage style. Use on exposed brick or stone walls and ceilings, or as an alternative on exposed timber.
Steel conduit datasheets
Here is the pdf datasheets for steel conduit systems. If you are required to design and specify a conduit system for a lighting solution in steel we have a range of products and custom pipe lengths available online. In order to get accurate drawings these sheets will assist. Full list…
Surface mount conduit fitting applications
We have a wide range of pendant hardware and wall light hardware that will allow direct connection to galvanised steel junction boxes for surface installation. Below are a few examples id pendant styles. These are mostly pendants from bare bulb pendant range but all pendants that are mounted using our…
Steel Conduit Fittings guide
At Edison Light Globes we have been compiling a range of products and solutions so that you can design and specify out steel conduit systems for surface mounting all wall and ceiling pendant fittings. We have a range of examples and links to documents to assist and links to product…
DIY Plumbing Pipe Light hardware
When building plumbing pipe lights, many people have been faced with the problem of how to seamlessly attach a lamp holder or socket to threaded plumbing pipe directly without taking the dangerous, but sadly overused option of gluing cast iron surface to plastic . We have been able to solve…
Are 120 Volt LED globes dimmable?
Our current LED’s will dim to off. These are the dimmers we recommend. Lutron Skylark C.L SCL-153PHLutron Toggler C.L TGCL-153HLutron Lumea C.L LGCL-153PHL
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