Description
Sold as a set of three, these are the small metal collars that hold a pendant flex at the drop you have chosen. Each one has a threaded body, a washer and a nut, with plastic grub screws that close onto the cable. The finish is black chrome: a dark, reflective plating that reads cooler than painted black and keeps a little mirror in it, which is why it sits well with smoked glass and dark metalwork. One kit covers a three-light fitting, or a run of single pendants if you are working through a room.
We keep these to hand for the jobs where a flex needs to stop at a particular height: a single pendant over a reading chair, or a row of shades above an island set at staggered drops. They suit anyone reviving an old shade or assembling a fitting from separate parts, where the small pieces are as visible as the large ones. Black chrome is the one we point people towards when the metalwork on a fitting is already dark but a matt finish would look too soft beside it. There is nothing electrical about them, and they are for dry rooms indoors.
Everything is metal apart from the grub screws, which are plastic. The plating takes a dry cloth well; leave metal polishes and creams in the cupboard, as they tend to cloud a plated surface over time. It carries a one year warranty. We stock the same kit in matt black and matt white, in polished chrome, satin nickel and polished nickel, and in warmer platings including brass, antique brass, French gold, antique copper, gilt bronze and antique silver, while the compression cord grips in this range come in black, white or clear.
Specification
| Colour |
Black Chrome |
| Weight |
0.05KG |
| Diameter |
6/114/17mm |
| Height |
7/15/16mm |
| Materials Used |
Iron, Plastic |
| Lamp Cap |
Non-Electric |
| Protection Class |
Non-Electric |
| IP Rating |
IP20 |
| Warranty |
1yr |
| UKCA/CE |
Yes |
| Pieces Included |
1 |
| Installation |
Requires Installation By Qualified Electrician |
| Product Care |
(1) Wipe clean with a dry cloth, do not use any cleaning detergents, do not use rough or coarse material to clean. |
| Country of Origin |
China |
Frequently Asked
What is included in the kit?
Three metal cable grips in black chrome, each with a 10mm threaded body, a washer and a nut, plus plastic grub screws.
Does it use a lamp or connect to the wiring?
No. It is a non-electric accessory, so any lamp is chosen for the fitting it is used with.
Is it suitable for a bathroom or outdoors?
It is rated IP20, which means indoor, dry locations only.
How should the black chrome be cleaned?
A dry, soft cloth is enough. Avoid abrasive creams, solvents and metal polish, all of which can dull plated work.
How heavy is the kit?
The set weighs 0.05kg in total, so it adds very little to a flex.
What other finishes are there?
The same three-piece kit is offered in matt black, matt white, polished chrome, polished nickel, satin nickel, brass, antique brass, French gold, antique copper, antique silver and gilt bronze.