What is the easiest way to extend the length of the wire of this light. I was thinking of splicing the 18g wire, but that wire is hard to find.
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That depends. If it's on the end of the run buy some more low voltage wire from any big box hardware store & splice it. They sell it by the foot at the wire cutting station. I never use anything more then tape.If it's in the middle of the run I'd still buy whatever you need & use a razorblade or something to cut into the loop & splice it.If it's close to the transformer you can put two lengths in parallel at the connectors.
2048589
That depends. If it's on the end of the run buy some more low voltage wire from any big box hardware store & splice it. They sell it by the foot at the wire cutting station. I never use anything more then tape. If it's in the middle of the run I'd still buy whatever you need & use a razorblade or something to cut into the loop & splice it. If it's close to the transformer you can put two lengths in parallel at the connectors.
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You can find low voltage wire at most any home improvement store. Make sure your connections are as waterproof as possible. You must not be looking very hard for the 18 gauge wire. It's pretty common. Reads like you might need someone to do it for you..
123626
This is the wire I purchased to extend these lights. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009VCZ4V8/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_hJP7ub0DMTEKV https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009VCZ4V8/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_hJP7ub0DMTEKV
1751659
My husband installed the light but couldn't remember exactly how long the chain was. As bedt he can recall it bring around 6 foot long with plenty of wire so you could add more chain to the wire if needed.
239002
Dr. Turner, these lights cannot be trimmed. Therefore utilizing the (4) 10 ft. sections would likely be your best bet.
1740758
You need longer wire....but it comes with maybe 1 inches of wire. I spliced 5 lights into one wire that goes to my battery and a toggle switch
637044
I contacted Garden Sun. They make a 16' extension they say works with this but I needed more so just bought some cheap outdoor wire and made my own. Solder your connections and heat shrink them.
2235540
That has GOT to be one of the most interesting ideas I have ever heard of! Try this Don, take the wires from one of those lights that have a remote switch, and place female ends where it connected to the light, and the switch. If you do this; I'll buy one, seeing as how it's such a unique and great idea! Thanks, Garrin! I wish I had thought of it!
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Something like this https://www.iqlightbulbs.com/satco_s70_214_candelabra_to_medium_extender.asp might do it. I would suggest checking with satco.com.
2254899
This light has metal rods that hang from ceiling. There were 2 rods that are if different lengths. Don't think you can cut the rods to any length.
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Just to follow up here, I was able to find a longer replacement cable very easily at Radio Shack. It's a fairly universal connector that's found on a wide variety of products.BTW I'm loving this lamp. It's awesome. I keep it in my backpack & it has been very handy to have in a variety of situations.
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Its really small wire. Probably 24g. I had a really hard time splicing it. But if you strip about 2 to 3 times more than you need you can just did the wire to make it thicker
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There are two triangle shaped hangers on the top of the light . I used wire ties and a wood rod. The light isn't very heavy and it worked fine.
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If you are/know an electrician or someone with electrical experience, the strand can be shortened by cutting and stripping the wire and reattaching the plug. I am not an electrician so I don't know all the details, but my husband shortened another string we have. Contact and electrician, they can do it for you in a snap :) Hope that's helpful!
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The leads on mine are about 5". I suspect it varies but sounds like they're making them shorter. Save 1" to 2" per light and that's a lot of wire over several hundred lights. Personally I don't care as I replace the lead-in wire provided with a cord long enough to go to the main feed or termination box because I don't like having an extra splice in each light run.
2015776
too short, way too short... you need a junction box right beside the spot. It's a metric wire, not in your usual store... so you can't change it for a longer one unless you get an electrician to enlarge the wire opening
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that length would be pushing it. as the light gets near its end it does get dimmer, so brighter near the light dimmer farther away. as far as light put out unsure, nothing on the instructions from the mfr. I have a yard 120 feet long, along that lenght I use 3 lights to see my dogs at night if that helps
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There is not an extension tube available that I am aware of. If you were able to make something work, wiring will need to be lengthened as well.