Jim Lawrence - Guide To Plug In Lights

WHAT ARE PLUG IN LIGHTS?

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, and uplight and downlight designs, 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
Supplied with two screws to fit the light to the wall and a cable holder to keep the cable tidy, a plug-in wall light could not be simpler to install.

Thorpe Plug-in Wall Light with vintage bulb

WHERE CAN YOU USE PLUG IN LIGHTS?

Our plug-ins 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.

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HOW HIGH DO YOU FIT A PLUG IN WALL LIGHT?

There are no rules to where it is best to fit a plug-in wall sconce as they are designed to provide additional light wherever you most need it.

However, as with all wall lights, a general rule of thumb is to fit your wall light so that the top sits at eye level, or just above, so you avoid the glare of the bulb.

Wall lights should be positioned around 152-170cm (5-5.5ft) above floor level and around 250 - 300cm (8-10ft) apart, space allowing.

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HOW DO YOU HANG A PLUG-IN WALL LIGHT?

1. Remove the mounting bracket from the back of the 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.

5. Screw the canopy screws 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.