Pendant (hanging) lamp holder with brass ring in white polycarbonate — hangs on a flexible cord from a ceiling rose, with the bulb facing down.
- Hangs on a two-core flexible cord below a ceiling rose — no wall or ceiling fixing needed.
- White polycarbonate body, from the skirt lamp holder range.
- Brass-ring version of the holder, as named.
- Cord entry at the top of the cap for the flexible cord.
- Flared skirt around the lamp opening for a neat, finished look.
- The cord length sets the height of the bulb.
- Pairs with our Pilot and Jumbo ceiling roses at the ceiling end.
A pendant holder (spelt "pendent" in many trade lists) is the lamp holder that hangs from the ceiling on a flexible cord. The cord runs up to a ceiling rose, where it joins the fixed wiring, so the bulb hangs at the height you choose — the classic single-bulb light for stair landings, store rooms, kitchens, passages and shop counters.
This holder has a white polycarbonate body and is the brass-ring version. For a bulb fixed flat on a wall or ceiling, choose our batten holder; for a bulb tilted out from a wall, our angle holder.
Where to use it
- Single-bulb hanging lights over stairs, landings and passages.
- Store rooms, kitchens, utility areas and godowns.
- Shop counters and kiosks.
- Replacing a cracked or yellowed old pendant holder.
How to install
- Switch off the lighting circuit at the MCB and check that the point is dead.
- Fit a ceiling rose at the point and connect the fixed wiring to it.
- Thread a two-core flexible cord through the holder cap, connect it to the holder terminals and tie a knot inside the cap so the terminals do not carry the weight.
- Connect the other end of the cord in the ceiling rose the same way, close both 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 pendant holder used for?
- For a bulb that hangs from the ceiling. A ceiling rose at the top joins the flexible cord to the fixed wiring, and this holder carries the bulb at the bottom of the cord.
- Pendant, batten or angle holder — which do I need?
- A pendant holder hangs on a cord from a ceiling rose. A batten holder screws flat to a wall or ceiling with the bulb pointing straight out. An angle holder also screws to a wall but tilts the bulb out and down, which suits mirrors and passages.
- What does "with brass ring" mean?
- It names the brass-ring version. In this lamp holder range, some angle and batten holders are also made with a PBT (plastic) ring; this pendant holder is the brass-ring type.
- Which bulbs does it take?
- Check that the bulb cap matches the holder before you buy in bulk. Most household LED bulbs in India use the B22 bayonet (pin-type) cap; ask us if you are unsure.
- Do I need a ceiling rose with it?
- Yes. The ceiling rose closes the wiring point on the ceiling and makes a safe joint between the fixed wires and the flexible cord that carries the holder.
- Can I use it outdoors?
- No. It is an open holder for indoor, dry places. For open verandahs, gardens and wet areas, use a weatherproof light fitting.
Buy pendant lamp holders with brass ring online from Electric Market, Chennai. For site, contractor or bulk quantities, contact us for a quote.