ceiling light on wall

[ajsdoc]

I have a 3 spotlight bar light fitting on the wall. One of the bulbholders failed (burnt connector) so I want to replace it with something that will cover the area where the bar sits to the wall to save redecorating.

I can find loads of 3 spotlight ceiling bar lights but not as many for the wall.

Is there any particular reason a ceiling one can't be put on the wall. The fitting goes over a breakfast bar in the kitchen presently.

I see no reason why not, but thought I'd ask.

Advice appreciated.

 

[OwainDIYer]

It may be possible to replace the bulbholder.

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

Can you not replace the lampholder?

 

[ajsdoc]

Ha. I'd not thought of that, I shall look into whether available. It's a GU 10 bulb so I'll look see. It seems an easier solution!

Thanks.

 

[ajsdoc]

Ordered a GU10 lampholder, thanks!

Out of interest are there particular reasons why a ceiling light and walllight could not be fitted interchangeably in either location. Obviously some aesthetically would not work, just wondering if there are different regulations?

 

[Robin0577]

It depends on the design of the fitting. I general I would expect it to be ok but there are some designs that need to be a certain way up for the ventilation and heat dissipation to work correctly and these may overheat if used in the wrong orientation.

 

[JohnW2]

It depends on the design of the fitting. I general I would expect it to be ok but there are some designs that need to be a certain way up for the ventilation and heat dissipation to work correctly and these may overheat if used in the wrong orientation.

True- but, in practice, I would have expected that any such problems would be 'the other way around' - i.e. I would have thought that any risks of overheating would be greater with ceiling fitting than wall fitting. Also, bar-mounted spotlights can often be moved around into almost any orientation, regardless of what surface they are attached to.

Kind Regards, John

 

[333rocky333]

The only time ive noticed nowadays is with round (magnetic) 2d fittings, the base is marked top.
This maybe for cosmetic bulb orientation, but it also sites the hot choke to the top.
This was also the case with bc bulkheads purely to prevent heat damage to the lampholder.

So in cases were it matters, the instructions or base usually indicate top