Out apartment has one of those vintage light fittings, with the edison bulbs in. It also has 4M high ceilings. One of the bulbs has popped and repeatedly pops if i replace it. so i'd like to take the fitting down from the rose and check the connections both in the base and the bulb fitting.
The question is, can I use a wall socket and a kettle lead to create a supply, so that I can work on this and test the fittings out without it hanging from the ceiling? My thinking is, that a plug, with the appropriate fuse (3A) and a long lead, would mean that i could easily test the fitting, using the switch at the wall to make it safe whilst i checked all connections.
Basically, is the 240V in the Wall Socket, the same as the 240V in the lighting circuit?
Best Answer
Yes, so long as you use the 3A fuse (or better yet a 1A fuse if you can find one)
I'd second ratchetfreak's advice to unplug the cable when working on the connections.
There are things you can buy to make the temporary wiring safer and more convenient
Cliff Quick-Test
WAGO 224 wiring connectors
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