Photo: Kristine Larsen
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Rubber-insulated lamp cord comprises two wires joined at the center. Split them apart, and use a wire stripper to strip ½ inch of insulation from each, revealing bare copper.
Step 3: Prep the Wires
Introduction
Overview
Step 1
Assemble the Socket Housing
Step 2
Secure the Housing and Ground Wire
Step 3
Prep the Wires
Step 4
Connect the Wires
Step 5
Fit the Socket in the Housing
Step 6
Attach the Chain
Step 7
Thread the Cord and Ground Wire
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Tools List
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Wire stripper
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Phillips-head screwdriver
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Pliers (heavy-duty chain pliers work best)
Shopping List
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
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
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