3 Pronged Bayonet Light bulbs

LACEY174

Help,

Ive a new house that all the light fittings in my house are 3 pronged bayonet caps, rather than the standard two!!

I've been everywhere and cant find any, and on the net they all seem to cost about £10!!!

Any one know where to find these?

penrhyn

It would appear that you have these due to a half baked scheme from the lentil munching ecomentalists to stop you from fitting incandescent lamps.
I'd advise changing the fittings.

I think they are called BC3

molerat

http://www.screwfix.com/p/marbo-6-pendant-set/81470 is what you need

moonrakerz

penrhyn wrote: »

It would appear that you have these due to a half baked scheme from the lentil munching ecomentalists to stop you from fitting incandescent lamps.
I'd advise changing the fittings.

I think they are called BC3

Yep - Another "green" con trick !

Farway

penrhyn wrote: »

It would appear that you have these due to a half baked scheme from the lentil munching ecomentalists to stop you from fitting incandescent lamps.
I'd advise changing the fittings.

I think they are called BC3

Agreed, change the fittings to standard bayonet cap

JimmyTheWig

If you do change the fittings, it might be wise to keep the old one in case it is needed when you sell the property.

penrhyn

I found an article on how to defeat the greenwash brigade/ buy cheaper bulbs.

WARNING If you don't know what you are doing don't attempt this.

http://architectures.danlockton.co.uk/2008/07/21/how-to-fit-a-normal-bulb-in-a-bc3-fitting/