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Light Bulb Socket Adaptor

Comments

  • #2
    Coddle4dinner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 71 ✭✭Coddle4dinner


    Very silly idea,

    Get someone in to add a socket off the correctly rated and protected circuit.



  • #3
    Michael Collins
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 1,855 Mod ✭✭✭✭Michael Collins


    In Ireland most existing lighting circuits are not protected by an RCD, so they should not be used to allow end-user appliances to be connected i.e. as sockets.


    As C4D suggests, you'll need to add a socket the correct way.



  • #4
    10-10-20
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 9,431 ✭✭✭10-10-20


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058233225/light-bulb-socket-adaptor

    The 1970's just called - they want their branch-off light-socket adapter back.



  • #5
    hedzball
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 764 ✭✭✭hedzball


    Haven't seen one of those in years!!


    Pure dodge



  • #6
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 8,532 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    If you're competent there are plenty of videos on youtube of how to do this properly without potentially killing someone.

    Find and existing feed to a socket downstairs would be the place to start. Otherwise just use an extension for when you need power up there.



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  • #7
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 563 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    No such device exists for use with present day plugs. That kind of device hasn’t been manufactured for use here since the 1930s! You’re talking about a method of connection that’s been illegal for a the best part of a century.

    It’s a very bad idea. Just get a proper socket fitted to a socket circuit. There would likely be easy access to wiring in the attic too. It’s not challenging for an electrician to wire one up for you.



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