Bayonet lampholder for outside lantern?

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Excuse my ignorance on this one...I'm 'refurbishing' an old external porch light.  It's traditional metallantern style, open bottom, glass leaded light panels in the sides. Theporch itself is open, but the lantern is ceiling mounted, so the latern isnot directly exposed to the weather.It had been fitted with a standard 240v bayonet bulb - and what appears tobe 'hard brown plastic' lampholder - the internals of which have rustedaway.Can anyone tell me if there is an appropriate type of lampholder to use inthis outside application?Thanks,Mike A.

nick smith · Accepted Answer

I would consider a Brass and porcelain item with screws as opposed to knifeedge cable contacts / restraints

Andy Dingley · Answer

Almost anything - brass and ceramic, or a new plastic one. Any electrical supplier (TLC et al) will be able to help. There are a few fairly standard base mounts, but take the fitting along and I'm sure you'll find something.

But use bayonet, not screw (i.e. don't buy it at Ikea). Screw lampholders have atendency to unscrew from thermal effects. This is particularly bad with outside lights.

bigcat · Answer

Andy hit the hail on the ned: anything bayonet. If you were going touse over 100w though, I'd look at ceramic.NT

Mike Abbott · Answer

in article                                  at                  wrote on 13/2/05 6:33 pm:Thanks guys - much appreciated.Mike A.

Mike · Answer

I totally agree with you but recently almost all the available brands in thesheds or my mail order seem to come with ES.

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