B&Q doing energy saving bayonet lamps for 10p

[Blue Fox]

As the title really, went to B&Q and they were doing energy saving lamps bayonet fitting 11w for 10p, maybe worth people stocking up.

 

[sparky b]

I just got a reel of 1.5mm 3 core & eatrh for

 

[davetheglitz]

As the title really, went to B&Q and they were doing energy saving lamps bayonet fitting 11w for 10p, maybe worth people stocking up.

Just a thought - I reckon you could break the light off these and access the plug in part. With a couple of sockets from Maplins and a bit of auto filler you could make up a test jig for Zs at lighting point. Must give it a try!

 

[ianmacd]

You mean to make one of these?

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/38192/Electrical-Supplies/Electricians-Tools/Circuit-Testers/Kewtech-Lightmate-ES-Lighting-Circuit-Test-Adaptor?cm_mmc=GoogleBase-_-Datafeed-_-Electrical%20Supplies-_-Kewtech%20Lightmate%20ES%20Lighting%20Circuit%20Test%20Adaptor

 

[davetheglitz]

You mean to make one of these? http://www.screwfix.com/prods/38192/Electrical-Supplies/Electricians-Tools/Circuit-Testers/Kewtech-Lightmate-ES-Lighting-Circuit-Test-Adaptor?cm_mmc=GoogleBase-_-Datafeed-_-Electrical%20Supplies-_-Kewtech%20Lightmate%20ES%20Lighting%20Circuit%20Test%20Adaptor

Yeah - thay're the ones - seem vastly overpriced to me!

 

[Evans Electric]

I think they have shot themselves in the foot with those lamps (the makers I mean) . They last that long they can't seem to give 'em away. British Gas gave away a load.

Theres a box of 'em in my office , sick of the sight of 'em.

 

[nicks electrix]

You mean to make one of these? http://www.screwfix.com/prods/38192/Electrical-Supplies/Electricians-Tools/Circuit-Testers/Kewtech-Lightmate-ES-Lighting-Circuit-Test-Adaptor?cm_mmc=GoogleBase-_-Datafeed-_-Electrical%20Supplies-_-Kewtech%20Lightmate%20ES%20Lighting%20Circuit%20Test%20Adaptor

I dont quite understand how these fittings can read R1+R2 and Zs because they only make contact with live and neutral or am i just being

THICK?

 

[batty]

I dont quite understand how these fittings can read R1+R2 and Zs because they only make contact with live and neutral or am i just being

THICK?

You have to stick your earth cable on the metal fitting or earth connection to do your tests but they are one of the best things to use on lighting if you do a lot of testing.

 

[nicks electrix]

You have to stick your earth cable on the metal fitting or earth connection to do your tests but they are one of the best things to use on lighting if you do a lot of testing.

Ahh i see thanks batty.

 

[batty]

Ahh i see thanks batty.

No problem.

 

[Badger]

I dont quite understand how these fittings can read R1+R2 and Zs because they only make contact with live and neutral or am i just being

THICK?

you said it not us :^O :^O :coat ] :good night:

 

[bulmer]

Use them all the time on metal fittings, save taking them appart. On a ceiling rose though, I'll still unscrew and test from the conections inside

 

[Robojin]

Frankly I think its easier if you wire this way, testing is sooo much quicker

http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu178/robojin/IMG_2870a.jpg

 

[Blue Fox]

Just a thought - I reckon you could break the light off these and access the plug in part. With a couple of sockets from Maplins and a bit of auto filler you could make up a test jig for Zs at lighting point. Must give it a try!

Thats a good idea I may have a go at that, if anyone else does in the mean time can they post some pictures on here.

 

[Andy™]

Frankly I think its easier if you wire this way, testing is sooo much quickerhttp://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu178/robojin/IMG_2870a.jpg

unfortunately, this is a very common sight when changing lights / PIRs/fault finding.....

but it was always the previous owner....