How to Rewire a Vintage Entry Lantern
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Shopping List
Supplies You Will Need
Deep Leaf cast-iron ceiling canopy in antiqued-bronze finish, including hanging loop and mounting hardware
1½-by-⅞-inch plated steel chain in antiqued-brass finish
2-inch brass socket housing (helps protect socket from the weather)
Leviton medium-size porcelain keyless socket with die-cast cap and set screw⅞-inch brass hanging loop with wireway
1-inch threaded hollow brass screw 'nipple'
Copper ground wire with attached ring (the safest bet for exterior lighting)
Black standard lamp wire -
Tools List
Tools You Will Need
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Wire stripper
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Phillips-head screwdriver
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Pliers (heavy-duty chain pliers work best)
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Photo: Kristine Larsen
1. Assemble the Socket Housing
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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