12 volt globe for Bunnings light

I believe there are two types of Edison Screw fittings in general use; Small Edison Screw (SES) and normal ES - normal being the larger of the two and about the same size as a standard bayonet cap lamp. If you need the normal ES any electrical wholesaler should have one but the smaller one may be more difficult, I know Jaycar stock them and I think they do mail order.

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Mike Harding

Is it a 12 volt light? or 240? I have seen an article on converting a trouble light to 12 volt, as Nelson have a 12 volt fluoro edison screw.

I would also like to try this, but have not yet seen the correct Nelson 12 volt fluoro bulb.

I will watch the responses with interest.

up here in Sydney the bigger Bunnings have them in stock, Nelson 12v CFL globes in both edison screw and bayonet. The Dural Bunnings has them.
Electrical wholesalers should be able to order them in too.

I've missed the point here. I've always used a 12v flouro trouble light in and around camp. Cheap and easy from Kmart, Supa Cheap etc. What's the attraction of the Bunnings light ?

Hi

I made up a light. Holder and globe obtained from Bunnings Melbourne. Lighter socket Dick Smith. About $25. Comparing normal 12 v trouble light with new fluro, definately better light. Also, much easier to attach with hook and clamp. More durable as well as 12 v fluro fairly easy to damage.

There are 2 different sizes of scre in 240 v fittings, the bigger one will alos take the 12 v globes so very easy to convert for camp use

cheers

Mary w I'm sure I've seen them in Bunninings in Mildura. Bottom row, last section in one of the aisles displaying all the electrical gear. At least they're the 12v globes maybe not the screw fitting.

Many thanks for the replies folks.Especially for Blackie!I followed your directions and this time bingo !must have walked past it many times.
It works perfectly and I love the convenience of a switch near the globe and that beaut clamp for attaching it to the rear door or anywhere needed
Think I might set up another one
Cheers,Mary

How do you go about wiring up the cig socket. Does a particular wire attach to a particular spot. (As you can tell I know a lot about auto-eletrics??!!!)

I had a look at the local Bunnings for this globe myself, struth what a shock...they wanted $29 for the flippin thing, wouldn't want to break too many at that rate.

Thanks all,

Thats what i love about this site! innovative ideas

I currently have a worklight with a 12v globe (that looks like a 240v one) rated at 50W (4Amps) as its not a flouro. best thing i have found for lighting up the camp or beach..but uses a little too much power for my liking when camping.

I had also wondered what i would do when it blows, as i had not found any replacement globes anywhere.

With the advice above, I've found 12v efficient flouro lights at Jaycar in 13w and 20w, and if they dont screw in, they have the housing so i can change mine over...

I'll get to work on my 'efficient' camping light once i get some parts

Cheers

Rev

I suggest going/emailing to Light Pro Australia and inquire about thier 12 volt compact flouro's. They are not cheap($15ea) but far out perform any other form of 12 volt flourescant lighting I have dealt with in the past.The 20 watt discharges aprox 100watts worth of light,,excelent. All you need to do is get a weather proof case( I used a plastic 1ltr SPC fruit container) a bit of low voltage lead and a cig. lighter plug and you are in buisiness.