Batten lamp holder with brass ring — white polycarbonate holder that screws flat to a wall or ceiling, with a brass bayonet sleeve for B22 pin-type bulbs.
- Batten (straight) holder — screws flat to a wall, ceiling or batten with the bulb pointing straight out.
- White polycarbonate body, from the skirt lamp holder range.
- Brass bayonet sleeve with two spring-loaded contacts for B22 pin-type bulbs.
- Brass-ring version of the batten holder, as named.
- Round base with two screw-fixing holes.
- Contacts sit recessed inside the skirt of the lamp opening.
- No ceiling rose or cord needed — the simplest fixed bulb point.
A batten holder is the simplest fixed light point. It screws straight onto a wall, a ceiling, a wooden batten or a round sheet over the wiring point, and the bulb sits straight out from it — no ceiling rose or flexible cord is needed.
This one has a white polycarbonate body and is the brass-ring version, with a brass bayonet sleeve and spring-loaded contacts for pin-type (B22) bulbs. For a bulb tilted out from a wall, choose our angle holder; for a hanging bulb, our pendant holder with a ceiling rose.
Where to use it
- Ceiling and wall bulb points in homes, flats and offices.
- Store rooms, passages, staircases and garages.
- Godowns, workshops and site lighting on wooden battens.
- Replacing old or cracked batten holders.
How to install
- Switch off the lighting circuit at the MCB and check that the point is dead.
- Open the holder and bring the switched phase and the neutral wires in through the base.
- Connect them to the two terminals and screw the base to the wall, ceiling or round sheet.
- Close the holder and fit the bulb.
Electrical work should be done by a licensed electrician with the supply switched off. Indoor use only — not for open, wet or outdoor locations.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a batten holder?
- A lamp holder that screws directly onto a flat surface — a wall, ceiling, wooden batten or round sheet — with the bulb pointing straight out. It is the most common holder for a single bulb point.
- Batten holder or angle holder — which should I buy?
- Use a batten holder on a ceiling, or where the bulb can point straight out. Use an angle holder on a wall when you want the bulb tilted out and down, for example over a mirror or on a staircase.
- Which bulbs fit this holder?
- Pin-type bayonet (B22) bulbs — the cap used by most household LED bulbs in India. Screw-type (E27) bulbs need a screw-type holder.
- What does "with brass ring" mean?
- It is the name of the brass-ring version of this batten holder; the range also has a version with a PBT (plastic) ring. Inside, this one has a brass bayonet sleeve with spring-loaded contacts.
- How is it wired?
- Connect the switched phase and the neutral to the two terminals. The switch must always be in the phase wire, so the holder is dead when the switch is off.
- Can I use it in a bathroom or outdoors?
- It is an open holder for indoor, dry places. In bathrooms, open verandahs and outdoor points, use an enclosed fitting made for damp or wet locations.
Buy batten lamp holders with brass ring online from Electric Market, Chennai. For site, contractor or bulk quantities, contact us for a quote.