Lamp Cord Kit – Rewire a Chandelier Or Light Fixture

When you’re looking to add a personal touch to your home decor, it doesn’t get much more fun than reviving old lamps with new cords and sockets. This lamp cord kit has all the components you need to create a modern look for your favorite lamp. You can even use this set to rewire a chandelier or light fixture.

A lamp cord is a light in weight, insulated, two wired cord that’s used for lighting applications. It can be purchased in a variety of lengths and colors, and can be customized with different plug types and sockets. This kit is UL listed and can be used to make a single socket lantern light cord or can be wired up to a ceiling hook for hanging a pendant light.

This cord has a molded plug with on/off switch located 3′ from the plug end and is made of a black UL approved material that can handle up to 60 watts of a bulb. It’s designed for indoor use only.

It’s important to be aware of electrical wiring safety when working with a lamp cord set. Unless the parts you’re using are certified by a lab such as UL or CSA, you run the risk of creating a fire hazard. In order to reduce this risk, it’s important that you only work on a live lamp (plugged in) and that you don’t touch metal parts such as lamp base prongs or socket threads. This is because metal is a conductor that can carry electricity.

Another thing to keep in mind is the difference between ‘Hot’ and ‘Neutral’ wires. The ‘Hot’ wire is what delivers the current to the bulb, and the ‘Neutral’ is what returns the current back to the source. Most lamp cords have only two wires, although some cords have a third which is what is called the ground. (This is usually marked with a green wire) It’s very important that you know which wire is which when you are working on your project.

This is because if you accidentally connect the ‘Hot’ and ‘Neutral’ incorrectly, then you will have a dead short circuit, which can cause a fire. Also, never use lamp cord to rewire appliances such as a dryer, because it will draw more power than the wire gauge can handle and may overheat causing a fire. Always use the right wire gauge for the job and only rewire with certified parts.