Batten & Lamp Holders

Batten & Lamp Holders: B22 Bayonet and E27 Edison Screw Fittings for Every Installation

Swapping out a cracked ceiling rose or a lampholder that's finally given up means matching the cap type, current rating, and mounting style before the new fitting goes in. This range covers B22 bayonet, BC, and E27 edison screw batten and lamp holders used across rewires, fixture repairs, and new lighting circuits — and the difference between the two most common cap types is worth knowing before you order, as covered in our guide to B22 vs E27 lampholders.

What's in This Range

• B22 bayonet batten holders — fixed 68mm design, the standard fitting for most Australian ceiling roses.
• Safety shutter batten holders — rated IP20, with a shutter that blocks access to live contacts when no globe is fitted.
• BC lamp holders — rated to 3A, suited to fixed points needing a reliable bayonet connection.
• Edison screw E27 lampholders — fitted with a safety skirt, the threaded fitting common in pillar and pendant fixtures.
• C-series pendant sockets — rated to 10A, built for cord-and-plug installations that see regular handling.
• Push-in MR16 lampholders — in aluminium, for extra-low-voltage downlight and display lighting circuits.

Who Uses This

Electricians handle most of this range during switchboard and lighting circuit work, though the split covers a few distinct jobs. Maintenance contractors keep white B22 holders on hand for ceiling rose repairs in rentals and body corporate buildings. Shop fitters reach for safety shutter holders on retail fit-outs where compliance sign-off matters, while pendant sockets turn up on suspended installations in warehouses and hospitality venues.

Batten & Lamp Holders — Common Questions

Do I need a B22 or an E27 lamp holder for a replacement?

Match whatever cap type is already fitted rather than the globe you'd prefer, since swapping cap types usually means replacing the whole fixture. A clip-on cover such as this UV-stabilised polycarbonate cover keeps the connection weatherproof once the holder is wired in, worth checking if the fitting is exposed to moisture or dust.

Can I replace a plug-in batten holder without rewiring the fixture?

Plug-in designs like this batten holder swap onto an existing base without disturbing the wiring behind it, the quickest fix for a fitting that's cracked but otherwise sound. Still confirm the base type matches before ordering, since not all plug-in holders share the same fitting.

What rating do I need for an outdoor or high-heat fixture?

Look for a holder rated at least IP20 for general indoor use, and step up for anything exposed to weather or steam, such as an outdoor light or bathroom fixture. Heat-rated ceramic holders are worth considering for enclosed fittings where the globe sits close to the housing.

Why Choose SCHNAP

• Bayonet and edison screw holders from Legrand, Clipsal, and other established trade brands, so replacements match what's already on site.
• 3A and 10A ratings across white and black finishes, enough spread to match most existing fixtures without a special order.
• Australia-wide delivery and a 30-day return policy if a fitting turns out to be the wrong match.

Most jobs only need a straightforward cap swap, but if you're wiring a new pendant point rather than replacing an existing fitting, it's worth checking how the outlet itself gets terminated first, as covered in our guide to pendant socket outlets.