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3 Pronged Bayonet Light bulbs

LACEY174
LACEY174 Posts: 14 Forumite
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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?

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  • penrhyn
    penrhyn Posts: 15,215 Forumite
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    edited 11 May 2011 at 1:16PM
    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
    That gum you like is coming back in style.
  • molerat
    molerat Posts: 36,174 Forumite
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    http://www.screwfix.com/p/marbo-6-pendant-set/81470 is what you need ;)

    Never associate with idiots on their own level, because, being an intelligent man, you'll try to deal with them on their level - and on their level they'll beat you every time.

    Being hated by idiots is the price you pay for not being one of them.

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  • moonrakerz
    moonrakerz Posts: 8,650 Forumite
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    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
    Farway Posts: 15,661 Forumite
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    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
    Member of "Rubbish at Radishes" club
  • JimmyTheWig
    JimmyTheWig Posts: 12,199 Forumite
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    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
    penrhyn Posts: 15,215 Forumite
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    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/
    That gum you like is coming back in style.
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