Jim Lawrence - Guide To Plug In Lights

WHAT IS A PLUG-IN LIGHT?

Plug-in lights are practical and easy to use. They offer a simple and effective method of lighting up your home or business premises in places where it may not be easy to route wiring.

Plug-in lights are wall mounted, or pendant lights that are wired with a cable, plug and an in-line switch so they can be plugged into any socket in your home without the need for hard wiring.

Simply fix the light to your wall or ceiling and plug it in - ideal for lounges, dining rooms, hallways, and other living areas. Perfect replacement for bedside table lamps.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF PLUG-IN LIGHTS?

INSTANT PERSONALISATION
Because plug-in lights can be used straight away you can light up your space instantly and style your home without the need for an electrician. With a wide range of colours, tones, pendant styles, shades and uplight and downlight options, personalising your space has never been easier!

FLEXIBILITY
All you need to use your plug-in light, is a socket, so your light can be used almost anywhere around the home. Just be sure to use the cable holder to keep the cable tidy and out of the way so that it does not become a trip hazzard. You can order more if you need them.

EASY TO INSTALL
Our plug in lights are supplied with fixing screws to fit the light to the wall or ceiling and with cable holders and cleats to keep the cable tidy, sot they could not be simpler to install.

Thorpe Plug-in Wall Light with vintage bulb

WHERE CAN YOU USE A PLUG-IN WALL LIGHT?

Our plug-in wall lights are supplied with 2m of cable so you can fit them within a 2m radius of any plug socket.

Fit them above a side table, sofa or cabinet to brigten up a dark corner of your lounge or next to your favourite armchair for a bit of extra light to read by.

Many Customers also use either side of a bed as a handly alternative to bedside table lamps.

For a handy guide on using plug-in wall lights to help light a low ceiling, read our Knowledge Base guide - How To Light Low Ceilings >

WHERE CAN YOU USE A PLUG-IN PENDANT LIGHT?

Pendant lights that plug in are an excellent solution for lighting sloped ceilings or where you have awkward nooks and crannies in the home that don't really have space for a wall light. Use a plug-in pendant light for bedroom with low eaves, or to boost lighting in kitchen or living space with a vaulted ceiling.

Our plug-in pendant lights come supplied with 2 x cable holders that work as ceiling or wall hooks so you can position your pendant where you choose. Generally, one hook is used to hold the cable above the pendant shade, while the other is placed on the wall or ceiling close to a wall to 'pin' the cable out of the way.

Each plug-in pendant is also supplied with a set of 2 cable cleats that you use to secure the pendant in place and keep any excess cable neat and tidy. For top tips on lighting sloped ceilings, read our blog: How To Light Sloped Ceilings >

HOW DO YOU FIT A PLUG-IN WALL LIGHT?

1. Remove the mounting bracket from the back of the plug-in wall light and hold it against the wall to find the perfect place to fit it.

2. Use a pencil to mark where the holes are

3. Drill 2 x holes in the wall using a rawl plug if you need to.

4. Offer the mounting bracket to the wall and screw it in with a screw driver.

5. Screw your plug-in wall light into the mounting bracket.

6. Hold the cable flush against the wall and decide where you would like to fit the cable holder.

7. Mark where you wish to drill a hole for the cable holder and drill the hole using a rawl plug if neceesary.

8. Screw the cable holder directy into the wall and feed the cable through it.

9. Plug the wall light into your nearest available socket ensuring any cable is tidyied out of the way.

HOW DO YOU FIT A PLUG-IN PENDANT LIGHT?

1. You may need another person to help you. Hold the pendant to the ceiling to find the perfect place to hang it.

2. Mark the spot on the ceiling with a pencil.

3. While someone holds the pendant in place, hold the cable back against the ceiling or wall to find the best place to secure it and mark the spot with a pencil.

4. Drill a hole at the x 2 spots you have marked using rawl plugs if you need to.

5. Fit the wall/ceiling anchor to the ceiling directly above the pendant first. Place it into the hole and with a screw driver gently screw it in so it holds but not too tightly. Thread the cable through and tighten the screw to secure it.

6. Repeat with the second wall/ceiling anchor.

7. Next, mark on the wall where you would like to fit your cable holder to keep the cable tidy.

8. Drill a hole and screw the cable holder directly into the wall using a rawl plug if necessary.

9. Carfully adust the length of your pendant if necessary, feeding the cable through the holders and tighten with a screw driver if requred. Separate the cable strands over the cable holder to hold it in place.