where can i get

zippy656 · 11-10-2010, 13:46

hi there, so where can i get JUST THE connectors for this type of bulb / lamp??

any one???

harlowmaverick · 11-10-2010, 14:03

thats a standard sort of halogen bulb used in down lighters, just go to your local electrical factors and they should have millions of the holders on the shelf

jims-terrano · 11-10-2010, 14:52

is it for the low voltage type or the mains type?

What about cpc?

Jim

zippy656 · 11-10-2010, 16:00

12v to make a cheaper vertion of this
http://www.x-eng.co.uk/X-Lite.asp

jims-terrano · 11-10-2010, 16:21

Not sure if it's a longer term solution but you could eperiment with chocolate block connectors? not sure how they'd cope with the heat but be ok for short term.

Jim

zippy656 · 11-10-2010, 16:22

will see, got to get the bits together first..

may not get that hot with it beeing outside in the wind

briggie · 11-10-2010, 16:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by jims-terrano

Not sure if it's a longer term solution but you could eperiment with chocolate block connectors? not sure how they'd cope with the heat but be ok for short term.

Jim

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Boosey-and-Haw...item4153547293

BE QUICK ONLY A FEW MINS LEFT , ITS AT 12 QUID

rustic · 11-10-2010, 19:58

Try Toolstation, 38p each
http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Ligh.../sd3066/p99286

best regards,
Richard

zippy656 · 12-10-2010, 06:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by rustic

Try Toolstation, 38p each
http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Ligh.../sd3066/p99286

best regards,
Richard

spot on mate thanks

zippy656 · 12-10-2010, 07:20

mmmm £5 to drop in the post.. nuf said i think...

makeitfit · 12-10-2010, 08:45

Hey Zippy, dont forget those halogens get stupid hot

You'll need a second piece of glass in front of the bulb (like a lens) to stop water cracking the bulb

Also the heat AND vibration will rattle nthe bulb's connections and they will burn out

So think hard on a really good connection. I've changed loads of these in houses with lights under stairs etc

Good luck, nice idea

zippy656 · 12-10-2010, 08:58

its getting harder by the second..

forgot about the heat and your right about the glass blowing if hot and wet..

maybe xlights are the thing to get...

will play just the same...

makeitfit · 12-10-2010, 09:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by zippy656

its getting harder by the second..

forgot about the heat and your right about the glass blowing if hot and wet..

maybe xlights are the thing to get...

will play just the same...

Keep going mate, just pointing out a few observations

You know I'm always trying to makeitfit

zippy656 · 12-10-2010, 09:28

ill keep going....

rustic · 12-10-2010, 12:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by zippy656

mmmm £5 to drop in the post.. nuf said i think...

Free post if you spend over £10, and looking at their catalogue they are cheaper than Screwfix on many items.
There are many sites around the country , phone then for a catalogue you will have no problems spending £10

Toolstation were formed by the original founders of screwfix, seperate company, but they tend to build depots within site of the screwfix ones.
After all they spent time researching their original sites.

Regards,
Rustic

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11-10-2010, 14:03	#2
harlowmaverick Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Harlow, Essex Vehicle: Nissan Terrano 3.0 tdi 03 Posts: 962	thats a standard sort of halogen bulb used in down lighters, just go to your local electrical factors and they should have millions of the holders on the shelf

11-10-2010, 14:52	#3
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	is it for the low voltage type or the mains type? What about cpc? Jim

11-10-2010, 16:00	#4
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	12v to make a cheaper vertion of this http://www.x-eng.co.uk/X-Lite.asp

11-10-2010, 16:21	#5
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Not sure if it's a longer term solution but you could eperiment with chocolate block connectors? not sure how they'd cope with the heat but be ok for short term. Jim

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zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	will see, got to get the bits together first.. may not get that hot with it beeing outside in the wind

12-10-2010, 07:20	#10
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	mmmm £5 to drop in the post.. nuf said i think...

12-10-2010, 08:45	#11
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	Hey Zippy, dont forget those halogens get stupid hot You'll need a second piece of glass in front of the bulb (like a lens) to stop water cracking the bulb Also the heat AND vibration will rattle nthe bulb's connections and they will burn out So think hard on a really good connection. I've changed loads of these in houses with lights under stairs etc Good luck, nice idea

12-10-2010, 08:58	#12
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	its getting harder by the second.. forgot about the heat and your right about the glass blowing if hot and wet.. maybe xlights are the thing to get... will play just the same...

12-10-2010, 09:28	#14
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	ill keep going....