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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