Light Bulb Y Socket

thanks looking for them also can find them

I find they work for smaller bulbs but if you are using a reflector and large 85w up cfls, I think a reflector for each bulb is better. More reflection is good.

ive never seen those Y splitters @ walmart.. i had to go to a hardware store...

i too have been looking for them in the UK, both in shops and online.. no luck

Yeah, they are commonly out of stock, each place only seems to order 4-5 at at time. Took me a few trips to Wal-Mart before the rack wasn't empty (and then I bought 'em all, lol). Same with the smallest air-pumps, air-stones, air-pump h/w kits, lantern glass, etc. Kinda funny/interesting.

For all of you who can't find some stuff like this, you can always go check on ebay. That's where I found most of my stuff.
Ok sure, if you start buying a whole kit on there, it might get a little suspicious if you live a very controlled country (US. no offense)
Otherwise, it's absolutely wonderfull!

I found one on ebay that'll ship it too ya. Im pritty sure there illegal in the UK for some fukin crazy reason...

grab em while you can, don't forget to thank

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LED-Halogen-CFL-Light-Bulb-Lamp-Adapter-E27-2-Way-Split_W0QQitemZ390140894997QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Light_Fittings?hash=item5ad6359f15

I live in australia. For any ozzies out there thinking of getting one. I think you have to buy a a socket a adapter for it. E27 CFL bulb screw into those Y splitter and then you have to buy something like this http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=m570&_nkw=E27+socket a ac power bulb socket so we can plug into our power strip.

Smallsn said:

I live in australia. For any ozzies out there thinking of getting one. I think you have to buy a a socket a adapter for it. E27 CFL bulb screw into those Y splitter and then you have to buy something like this http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=m570&_nkw=E27+socket a ac power bulb socket so we can plug into our power strip.

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im in oz too been spending half the day looking on the net for these... smallsn do you have one of these into a screw in batten?

That is the same thing im looking for too. I'm looking for the socket that are then attached to the power strip. I pm you some links when i find them. Today i went to bunnings and i have a twin 2ft 18W battern. Went to bunnings but confuse weather to buy daylight/warm/cool. Just found out which one to buy. Have to find some pots.

blackcat2323 said:

im in oz too been spending half the day looking on the net for these... smallsn do you have one of these into a screw in batten?

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Guys is it safe to have 3 of these http://cgi.ebay.com/AC-Power-110V-240v-E27-Bulbs-Socket-Adapter-/320511233330?cmd=ViewItem&pt=AU_Lighting_Fans&hash=item4a9ff54d32 plug into a power strip and then adding 3 of these http://cgi.ebay.com/Studio-E27-Light-Lamp-Socket-Splitter-Adapter-Y-Type-/130381749460?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e5b5b9cd4 to them? Or is that way to overboard? Because this is the only way i can think of for a CFL setup?

moser16 said:

does anyone have a site that I can research and look at these y socket adapters so you can run multiple cfl bulbs in one. I have been searching and my search has turned up nothing.

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http://www.amazon.com/Socket-Double-Light-Adaptor-Convert/dp/B002WDBLM4

http://www.atlantalightbulbs.com/ecart/10Expand.asp?ProductCode=E18650800

$2.33

$14.95 for 10
http://www.fruitridgetools.com/storefrontprofiles/DeluxeSFItemDetail.aspx?sfid=136763&i=239672462&c=7745


$1.59 each
http://www.fruitridgetools.com/storefrontprofiles/processfeed.aspx?sfid=136763&i=251665330&mpid=8171&dfid=1

Here is something I was playing with, IMO these little sockets are the best
Each componet will run you about $2.50 at HD.

I would skip the Y's and get some 68w'ers

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1vZ1xhf/R-100676712/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

CE cert. is probably the issue some europe people are finding them hard to buy locally. the certification cost more than the profit on such a small part. I know the ones i bought at lowes did have a CE cert. just a UL listing. JMO

i googled this problem and was pleasently surprised i got here, I also want to kick up some light but not the pans.. building my growing slowly but relaly dont want the abvious power usage that sodium uses, or the heat in the summer.. well, walmart has a home depot next to it. should find it in one or another. ty for heads up. ( 3 hours later ) got them got home, OH NO.. after putting in pans they dont fit, going to have to cut pans or take them back and get more pans, they cost $2.50 us at home depot, walmart didnt have.

if anyone is looking for "Y" Splitters in the uk here is some on ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1To2-Bulb-Converter-Socket-Splitter-Adapter-Light-Lamp-/260776490953?pt=UK_Light_Fittings&hash=item3cb77d77c9#ht_1944wt_1135 there only £2.09 for one the seller says he has over 50 in stock at the moment

(UK) THIS ITEM IS NOT CE CERTIFIED YOU USE AT YOUR OWN RISK

I might be wrong but I remember a while back that someone in the UK couldnt find them too and was told that they werent available in the UK for some safety reason.

yeah because there not CE Certified

im not bothered if there CE Certified as long as they grow my pot and don't cause to big of a fire im not bothered xD