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How would you connect this light bulb https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=L&ai...6&hvtargid=pla-975287365627&psc=1&ext_vrnc=hito main supply
It doesn’t matter which connection is used.
But keeping with the ‘norm’, the outer screw section would be neutral and the single bottom connection would be live.
As AC is alternating current, both terminals/connections will change/alternate. So, it really doesn’t matter.
EDIT: I would like to add that mains voltage can be extremely dangerous in the wrong hands and as you had to ask, I would advise you to get a professional in to help.
Martin
But keeping with the ‘norm’, the outer screw section would be neutral and the single bottom connection would be live.
As AC is alternating current, both terminals/connections will change/alternate. So, it really doesn’t matter.
EDIT: I would like to add that mains voltage can be extremely dangerous in the wrong hands and as you had to ask, I would advise you to get a professional in to help.
Martin
It's a bayonet cap connection in the link ....... so two connections are at the bottom.
Nothing connects to the metal case.
cannot buy them anymore in Aus, all LED. (unless specials)
It does matter! The live should be connected to the most shrouded part of the fitting i.e. the centre connection.
Again, it's not es base , it's bc base.
I didn’t look at the link because an AC bulb is/was either BC or ES. Excluding GU10s and the like.
As far as which terminal is live, it absolutely does not matter.
Now, from a house wiring perspective it would be wired with the centre bulb pin live and outer shroud neutral for ES bulbs. But BC bulbs have two connection pins on the base. The bulb holder or pendant usually comes wired and buying two can often have the wires reversed. It’s just colour coding for pendant switch line and a neutral.
Martin
As far as which terminal is live, it absolutely does not matter.
Now, from a house wiring perspective it would be wired with the centre bulb pin live and outer shroud neutral for ES bulbs. But BC bulbs have two connection pins on the base. The bulb holder or pendant usually comes wired and buying two can often have the wires reversed. It’s just colour coding for pendant switch line and a neutral.
Martin
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Exactly.
I wasn't talking specifics, only referencing that to 'ignore' the wiring is not a pratical approach. Horses for courses etc.
