Step 1: Assemble the Socket Housing

assemble the socket housing to rewire an all-weather lantern
Photo: Kristine Larsen
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Thread one end of a hollow brass screw (aka nipple) onto the metal cap that comes with your porcelain socket, and tighten the cap's set screw. Slip the brass socket housing over the other end of the screw, as shown.
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