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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Joe in PA, post: 9576737, member: 12740&quot;]Some more details:</p><ol> <li>Newer lights and new replacement cord sets) use polarized plugs and cords ( you need to understand how to identify the hot wire and which terminal to connect it to)</li> <li>Newer lights use bushings to protect the wire from sharp edges as it goes through the lamp- add these to old lamps</li> <li>As mentioned use new parts and wire as old insulation and sockets are often charred or hardened from age</li> <li>Use an “underwriters knot” to strain relief the cord as it leaves the socket.</li> <li>If you need to splice wires use properly rated wire nuts or crimp caps and follow instructions for them</li> <li>Don’t cut wire strands when stripping wire, and check for unsecured strands</li> <li>When done check with a meter for any issues</li> <li>Probably a few other things but I need more coffee now <img src="styles/default/xenforo/smilies/smile.png" class="mceSmilie" alt=":)" unselectable="on" /></li> </ol><p>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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