Wall lights that don't need installing?

downshifter

Ikea do these type http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/70198700 of wall lights but wonder if anyone has seen any others anywhere? You fix them to the wall and connect to a nearby plug as you would any table top light.

My ikea one has disintegrated and I don't really like any of their styles at the moment. I don't want any sort of permanent wired-in fixture needing an electrician as I'm in a rented house.

Has anyone seen any elsewhere?

Thanks

DS

ormus

you can adapt almost any wall light to a cable and plug method.
make sure you earth any exposed metal parts.

downshifter

Thank you Ormus. However, self-sufficient as I try to be that doesn't extend to electrics! I'd rather leave that to the electrical experts while I concentrate on being expert at something else!

They're cheap enough, but it would be good to find another supplier other than Ikea. Anyone?

DS

ormus

its as easy as wiring a 13 amp plug.
on the left is the usual method of wiring wall lights.
just substitute a cable and a plug. as per the right piccy.
you might need to make a slot/hole in the light fitting for the flex to exit neatly.

ukmike

And please turn off at the mains first!