Help Centre
Step-by-step guides for wiring, fitting and repairing lamps and lighting, from the Lampspares team.
Step-by-step guides for wiring, fitting and repairing lamps and lighting, from the Lampspares team.
Browse by topic
- LampholdersHow to wire, fit and choose the right lampholder.5 guides
- Lamp Kit Installation GuidesStep-by-step instructions for each of our lamp kits.2 guides
- Switches, Dimmers and PlugsWiring inline switches, foot switches, dimmers and plug tops.1 guide
- Making a LampTurning bottles, jars and other items into lamps, and fixing lampholders in place.3 guides
- Lamp Repairs and TroubleshootingFixing common problems with lamps, switches and lampholders.2 guides
Video guides
- How to tighten our rubber bungs
- Measuring Bottle Hole For Bung Size
The best way to measure the internal dimension of your bottle neck hole is to use a piece of card as seen in the steps below.
- Safer switched lampholder not working
The BC safer switched lampholder is very handy as it has a built-in safety feature meaning you cannot turn the lampholder on without a light bulb inserted.
- Wiring a foot switch
Here we will show you how to wire a foot switch, but firstly, let’s help with getting into it. These foot switches have a snap together construction, so sometimes a bit awkward to open for the first time.
Watch all our videos on YouTube
Recently updated
- Installing S.lilley Brand E14 Lampholder’s
This guide is to aid you in installing the S.Lilley brand SES | E14 | Small Edison Screw lampholders.
- Kit 18 Installation Guide
This is to show you a step by step guide on how to install Kit 18.
- Wiring our E26 lampholders
This guide is to assist you in the installation of the Brass E26 lampholder.
- How to tighten our rubber bungs
- Safer switched lampholder not working
The BC safer switched lampholder is very handy as it has a built-in safety feature meaning you cannot turn the lampholder on without a light bulb inserted.
- Plastic Wooden Table Lamp Fixing Kit With Wood Nipple – BC Version
Can't find what you need? Call us on 01903 776644 or send us a message.