KIDS Issue 844 · January 13, 2021

Bring Your Creative Visions to Light

If you’re looking to replace your existing fixtures or add new, more contemporary designs to your living space, then read on! The possibilities are endless

Bring Your Creative Visions to Light
Photos: Jeff Zorabedian

 

How to Wire a Socket

Disclaimer: Electrical material covered is for informational purposes only. Family First takes no responsibility for action taken with this knowledge. We recommend consulting a licensed electrician when undertaking electrical projects.

 

Supplies:

3 feet of black cloth-covered electric cords (3-wire grounded conductor wires)

black basic strain relief cord grips

decorative gold socket cover

black socket: cap, terminal plate, and shell

pink cord gripper

wire-stripping tool

masking tape

small screw driver (from an eye-glasses kit)

regular size screwdrivers


Warning: The terminal is designed to lock the socket permanently. Don’t assemble the socket with the terminal plate inside before it’s been wired.

Instructions:

Wrap an inch of masking tape 1¼ inches from the tip of the black cloth-covered cord.

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