Something's pretty fishy about this post. I spent a lot of time in Wales and London both, and never came across a bayonet bulb on anything run from the Mains. I did see bayonets on some lab equipment in Wales, but those weren't run from the mains. I think we're being led down the proverbial path here, or:
Perhaps the OP would/could explain further?
My take is, if a desk lamp takes a bayonet, it's not run from the mains; there is a transformer or ballast of some sort in that appliance. And desk lamps fit that category. Maybe the OP is talking about non-mains non-direct connectons. A lot of outdoor lights, etc. are run on LV via transofrmers et al.
HTH, Pop
: > Until recently all I ever needed for a general purpose light bulb was : > a bayonet fitting. Now ES fittings seem to be appearing! : > Pictures:
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: > Is there a particular advantage of the ES fitting over the bayonet : > fitting in these sorts of applications? : : Here in the U.S. 'screw base' bulbs are the norm, and I've never seen : bayonet base bulbs made for home lighting. It would be very awkward to touch : the base when installing them. The only common application we have for : bayonet type bulbs is in the automotive field. : :