Bathroom light fitting

[skeleton-jey33]

Hi all, wondering if anybody can help...

I have a circular socket for a light in the bathroom which is approx 10cm circumference. It has a small LED bulb fitted but needs a cover but I can’t seem to source the correct part.

Originally it had a square metal plate which fitted over the socket and then an oval shaped cover which screwed in over the overall socket.

just wondering if anybody has recommendations for where I can find an equivalent product as I’ve really struggled? Trying to avoid a complete re-fit.

Thanks.

 

[westward10]

I doubt you will find a replacement cover. I would recommend getting it replaced and by doing so you will discover how badly or well it is connected in the ceiling void.

 

[SJD]

Sometimes you can find an identical replacement fitting on the likes of eBay, and just use the cover. I've done this once where there were 6 matching lights in the property, and one had a broken shade.

Otherwise I'd not bother. The capsule lamps as used in this fitting tend not to be too long-lasting, as westward says, replace the fitting - for something LED, that is rated for bathroom use.

 

[James]

I think even the spider agrees with both above comments.
Is that a thumbs up I can see in the picture?

 

[skeleton-jey33]

The spider definitely agrees - thanks for your comments everyone!

to clarify then, there is no standard part that I can just picked up from a DIY shop? Is there any reason for this? Thanks

 

[Zerax]

The spider definitely agrees - thanks for your comments everyone!

to clarify then, there is no standard part that I can just picked up from a DIY shop? Is there any reason for this? Thanks

99% of the market for lamp fittings is for mass produced cheap cr@p from China... so a complete fitting that you buy for say £10 makes no economic sense to stock replacement parts for... it's far far cheaper just to replace the whole thing. On the other hand... if you're buying a fitting that costs say £200.. there is a likelihood that spare parts may be available.

 

[skeleton-jey33]

Ah I see, so the fitting I had would’ve been installed as part of the initial job and it’s highly unlikely I’ll be able to source spare parts?

is it a cheap job for an electrician to fit a new cover outright then? Thanks

 

[Zerax]

Ah I see, so the fitting I had would’ve been installed as part of the initial job and it’s highly unlikely I’ll be able to source spare parts?

is it a cheap job for an electrician to fit a new cover outright then? Thanks

It's a new light fitting that you need, not just a 'cover'. It should be a straightforward job for an electrician... there might be a forum member that's covers Macclesfield who'll come to have a look.