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, with delivery across India from our Chennai store. For site, contractor or bulk quantities, contact us for a quote.