lampholder

I often see this kind of #electricity distribution board on YouTube being hand built in #India (often in utility/workshop area near incoming supply).

One thing I've always wondered is why the bayonet #lampholder is mounted there, surely the lamp will glare in the eyes of anyone trying to use it? Or is it just to test lamps so see if they are working?

Also why do very few people wire up protective #earth on these things when they are feeding 3 pin sockets?

All that's left of a once grand Victorian cast iron lion's paw lamp holder on a gate post in the Dowanhill area of Glasgow.