E27

E27 is the name of the type of fitting used in lamp holders and light bulbs. It is the screw-in right-handed threaded metal connector which fits into a matching light socket system. It is different to the two radial pin fitting of the bayonet range. E stands for Edison and 27 refers to the 27mm size if the fitting. Thomas Edison invented this system of light bulb and it is probably the most popular and widely used light fitting in the world. Here at Creative Cables Australia & New Zealand we stock a huge section of electrical components in the E27 fitting range...
What is in a E27 lamp holder kit?
Inside the lamp holder is a black thermoplastic screw fitting which comes in three pieces that fit together: the body, the top and the piece with the metal contact surface. Within this fitting is where the screwed in light bulb meets the power source from the fabric cable copper wires. Over this fitting is the decorative casing which can be made from many different materials. Our ranges include painted, copper, chrome, porcelain, ceramic, metal, silicone, wood, bark, bakelite, milled aluminium, thermoplastic, brass, nickel and bronze finishes. The two-part cable retainer or cable clamp will sit within and above these pieces. The lower piece of the cable clamp will screw into the light fitting and the above piece will hold the case against the fitting while ensuring a neat exit of the fabric cable from the lamp holder.
How do you put a lamp holder kit together?
If you look at the Creative Cables YouTube channel you will see instructional videos on putting these E27 component pieces together. Please note that in Australia & New Zealand a qualified electrician must do this process for you. These videos are for your overall knowledge only. What is needed is electrical tape, a pair of scissors, a pair of pliers and a small flat head screwdriver. Step one is to expose the copper wiring within the chosen fabric cable. After a piece of tape is added around the cable about 25mms from the end, a pair of scissors is used to score the cable over the tape ensuring the copper wire inside are not cut or nicked. The cut casing of insulted cable and fabric covering is then removed. Once this is done the insulated wires that are exposed have 5mm worth of insulation cut off the ends to then have the copper wires exposed. Next the top piece of the cable retainer is slid onto the cable followed by the decorative casing and then the lower pieces of the cable clamp which is already screwed into the light fitting top. The exposed copper wires are then screwed into the lamp fitting piece with the metal contact surface. This is done by wrapping the wire around the screw and then tightening. The body of the light fitting is screwed in and pushing all the pieces together clamped with the cable clamp. This completes to process of putting the lamp holder together. Add a ceiling rose to the other end of the fabric cable and you have a hardwired ready pendant. Add a plug and you have a plug-in pendant or table snake.
Our range of modern cylinder lamp holders is very large. They include, metals in white, black, chrome, copper, brass, black pearl. Within these colours you can smooth surfaced metals, textured milled aluminium or with ferrules to add a lamp shade. Other painted metal pearl finished colours include gun metal grey, rust, kiwi, ultraviolet, sapphire, emerald and lemon which are an exclusive range to Creative Cables. In a brighter collection the metal cups are painted in colours of pink, red, orange, yellow, green, blues, white, black and chrome. Porcelain lamp holders are very popular for the vintage inspired interiors and architecturally designed spaces. Choose between white, red, green, light blue, yellow, black and red porcelain. Thermoplastic is not only useful for the interior fitting of the lamp holder but can also be used as the outer casing. This is often used where the lamp holder won’t be seen like in lamp shade pendants, table tables or wall fixtures. The advancements in technology has allowed this range to still be decorative in white, black, brown and gold. The wood range is a very popular design element in modern eco environments. These decorative E27 lamp holder casings include smooth surfaces in natural or are painted black or white. Natural bark or Japanese cup bulbous style. Use the natural covering to paint to suit your own colour palette. At the other end of the spectrum is the silicone range. In very bright fun-loving colours these lamp holders are ideal for colourful interiors, kids’ bedrooms and where you want your lighting to stand out! If you are working more to a historic or retro feel, choose from our antique E27 lamp holder range. In colours of bronze, antique brass, golden brass, nickel, aluminium finish, copper finish, black pearl finish and brass finish, you will be sure to create a lovely old-world feel. Paired with a matching ceiling rose and it will go in any historic renovation or vintage inspired setting. Additions to the metal E27 lamp holder range includes fitting with double ferrules or lamp shade rinds, hooks, on/off switches, dials and pull chains.
Here at Creative Cables Australia & New Zealand we stock many different light bulbs with the fittings of E14, E27, E40 and B22. The most popular of the fitting in modern light bulbs is the E27 range. Choose between E27 carbon filament and E27 LED lightbulbs. In shapes of XXL, tear drop, cigar, rolling pin, droplet, heart, globe, round, bottle, vase and the decorative art range in swiggles and spirals. E27 light bulbs come in a range of coloured qualities like milky white, green glass, smoked grey glass and pastel picks and blues. Some even have a silver or copper half dome over the glass to reduce glare, direct brightness and help concentrate the light for a decorative quality. If you like this extensive range of light globes but have a different fitting in your current pendant or lamp, then we do have converters available. If you are unsure then please do not hesitate to give us a call or send us an email. Or better still drop into the show room and show us the shade or lamp you are restoring or explain your lighting project.

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