Antique Lamps


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Old 11-23-19, 02:10 PM
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Antique Lamps

I have 3 antique lamps that I want to wire together in order to place on a book shelf so that the wiring is unobtrusive. Each lamp is currently wired separately. Photo attached.
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Old 11-23-19, 03:28 PM
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So, do you have a question?

Do you want to hard wire them together to one plug?

Are you going to use a power strip or multi-socket extension cord?
 
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Old 11-23-19, 04:45 PM
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I get they want to wire them together as one but want the wires somewhat hidden, so you don’t see a bunch of wires showing as you see them now.
 
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Old 11-23-19, 04:50 PM
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Mount them on a board that will conceal the wiring underneath.
 
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Sorry, yes I am looking to wire them together and then be able to plug into the nearest receptacle. I will rewire with white cable to match the bookshelves. I appreciate your attention!
 
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So do you need help figuring out how to wire them together? Are you comfortable soldering or do you want to use a terminal strip or wire nuts?

 
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I would prefer to use wire nuts
 
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You can't have open connections. They need to be within the lamp or a junction box.
I would put a separate cord on each lamp and plug into a splitter.
 
 

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