Tools and Parts
1. Extension cord (8 to 15 foot) 2. Octagon Electrical Box w/ 1/2 inch knockouts 3. 1/2 inch cable fitting 4. Porcelain Ceiling Lampholder 5. Electrical Tape 6. Light Bulb
1. Screwdriver Click Image to enlarge |
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Cut off the receptacle End of the Extension cord |
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Push in (by Tapping Hard) one of Side knockouts With a screwdriver Twist the metal from the inside with a pair of pliers to remove it NOTE: The two screws shown |
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Place your Cable Fitting In the Hole Make sure the Nut is tight inside the Electrical Box |
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Thread your Wire through the Cable Fitting about 4 inches And Tighten Both Screws With a Screwdriver |
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Lay your Lampholder on top of the box And Wrap the wire around each Screw Tighten Screws with Screwdriver |
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As an Extra Safety Measure Cover Screws with Electrical Tape |
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Mount Lampholder on top of Box with Supplied Screws Screw in a Light Bulb I like to use fluorescent Light Bulbs They don't Get Hot Now Plug it in You Now have a Portable Light |
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Now Place your pumpkin over the light fixture And Check the Glow from the shaded Areas
If you want or need more Glow My Daughter -------> |