Hello,

Whilst browsing the excellent wiki faq, I found a "fear of the dark"
entry that reads:

"For small children, a 3w CFL bathroom light left on can make life
easier for them. This can be fitted either as a separate fitting, or a
bathroom globe type light taking 2 bulbs"

Are there such things are two-bulb, separately-switched, fittings or
do you have to modify them yourself?

Thanks,
Stephen.

"Stephen" wrote in message
...
Hello,

Whilst browsing the excellent wiki faq, I found a "fear of the dark"
entry that reads:

"For small children, a 3w CFL bathroom light left on can make life
easier for them. This can be fitted either as a separate fitting, or a
bathroom globe type light taking 2 bulbs"

Are there such things are two-bulb, separately-switched, fittings or
do you have to modify them yourself?

Thanks,
Stephen.


I think it would be easier, and maybe a little safer, to install a separate
light fitting to take the lower wattage lamp. And also allow new cabling to
a light switch lower down the wall for the child to reach. It's not
impossible to do. A light fitting that has room for two lampholders inside,
could quite easily be modified I suppose.

What I think is the most simple way to do it, is purchase a plugin or
battery night light. Or a torch that the child can actually carry around
and play detective with, might be even better. :-)

http://www.ryness.co.uk/ProductDetai...ProductID=5629

Stephen presented the following explanation :
Hello,

Whilst browsing the excellent wiki faq, I found a "fear of the dark"
entry that reads:

"For small children, a 3w CFL bathroom light left on can make life
easier for them. This can be fitted either as a separate fitting, or a
bathroom globe type light taking 2 bulbs"

Are there such things are two-bulb, separately-switched, fittings or
do you have to modify them yourself?

I can't think where (Aldi/Lidl?), but I have seen low wattage CFL's
which plug directly into a 13amp socket - fairly similar to the smelly
units.

--
Regards,
Harry (M1BYT) (L)
http://www.ukradioamateur.co.uk

Harry Bloomfield wrote:
Stephen presented the following explanation :
Hello,

Whilst browsing the excellent wiki faq, I found a "fear of the dark"
entry that reads:

"For small children, a 3w CFL bathroom light left on can make life
easier for them. This can be fitted either as a separate fitting, or
a bathroom globe type light taking 2 bulbs"

Are there such things are two-bulb, separately-switched, fittings or
do you have to modify them yourself?

I can't think where (Aldi/Lidl?), but I have seen low wattage CFL's
which plug directly into a 13amp socket - fairly similar to the smelly
units.

B&Q, Homobase sell them.


--
Dave - The Medway Handyman
www.medwayhandyman.co.uk

if it's a 3 watt lamp
it's probably cheaper to leave it on 24 hours
than to wire in a switch!


BigWallop wrote:
"Stephen" wrote in message
...
Hello,

Whilst browsing the excellent wiki faq, I found a "fear of the dark"
entry that reads:

"For small children, a 3w CFL bathroom light left on can make life
easier for them. This can be fitted either as a separate fitting, or a
bathroom globe type light taking 2 bulbs"

Are there such things are two-bulb, separately-switched, fittings or
do you have to modify them yourself?

Thanks,
Stephen.


I think it would be easier, and maybe a little safer, to install a separate
light fitting to take the lower wattage lamp. And also allow new cabling to
a light switch lower down the wall for the child to reach. It's not
impossible to do. A light fitting that has room for two lampholders inside,
could quite easily be modified I suppose.

What I think is the most simple way to do it, is purchase a plugin or
battery night light. Or a torch that the child can actually carry around
and play detective with, might be even better. :-)

http://www.ryness.co.uk/ProductDetai...ProductID=5629

"The Medway Handyman" wrote in message
...
Harry Bloomfield wrote:
Stephen presented the following explanation :
Hello,

Whilst browsing the excellent wiki faq, I found a "fear of the dark"
entry that reads:

"For small children, a 3w CFL bathroom light left on can make life
easier for them. This can be fitted either as a separate fitting, or
a bathroom globe type light taking 2 bulbs"

Are there such things are two-bulb, separately-switched, fittings or
do you have to modify them yourself?

I can't think where (Aldi/Lidl?), but I have seen low wattage CFL's
which plug directly into a 13amp socket - fairly similar to the smelly
units.

B&Q, Homobase sell them.


--
Dave - The Medway Handyman
www.medwayhandyman.co.uk

I didn't think you were allowed 13 amp sockets in bathrooms!
Trevor Smith

Stephen:

Hello,


Whilst browsing the excellent wiki faq, I found a "fear of the dark"
entry that reads:


"For small children, a 3w CFL bathroom light left on can make life
easier for them. This can be fitted either as a separate fitting, or
a
bathroom globe type light taking 2 bulbs"


Are there such things are two-bulb, separately-switched, fittings or
do you have to modify them yourself?


Thanks,
Stephen.


++++++


I've come across them at times, mainly as historic light fittings and
unpretty facilities fittings. Fitting a 2nd holder into an existing
fitting is probably a more likely path, mainly in ceiling mounted drum
lights etc


NT