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    Removing cable from pushfit lampholder

    Hi all, Pics below I need to get the wire out of a push fit holder to thread the cable out of base (can't go the other way as there's a switch which can't be removed) Worse case I'll cut the cable but would be good if I can re-use the sockets as I need several. Cable is stranded so can't just...
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    G9 socket for stranded cable (i.e. not push fit)

    Thanks - I wanted to use braided cable and I don't think that comes solid. There will be several strands hanging down for a cluster light so It's a major feature of the light. I've read a few places where people have successfully folded and twisted the strands for push fit so that may be my only...
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    2 core cable Metal surround?

    Hmmm, yes, thank you, I see your point! Perhaps we will have to make a 'feature' of the external cable. Thank you for your help :)
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    2 core cable Metal surround?

    I will get this tested once made but I've thought of a better way to ask my question: Same process as people who wire up wine bottles to make lamps only instead of a wine bottle I have a metal surround: Basically 3 core cable is being wired into a metal earthed bulb holder. The holder is then...
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    2 core cable Metal surround?

    Ha - thanks for your un-asked for opinion on the style! Actually part of the reason for rewiring it is that it is forming the basis for a bespoke designed light! That aside - Would it be OK to buy a new earthed socket for the inside, 3 core cable and wire it into the mains? It's for my use, not...
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    2 core cable Metal surround?

    So I've just bought a plug-in wall-mounted light from Habitat (link at the end) which I intend to remove the cable from and wire into the mains. Although I will use 3 core cable I was surprised to see that the existing cable used nis 2 core which goes into a plastic socket and the main surround...
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    G9 socket for stranded cable (i.e. not push fit)

    OK, thanks Just found this tutorial using ferrules with pushfit....It's not a G9 socket but wonder if the holes would be the same size
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    G9 socket for stranded cable (i.e. not push fit)

    Ah ok, thank you - do you know if non-push fit g9 sockets exist? Thanks, I just don't feel confident soldering
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    G9 socket for stranded cable (i.e. not push fit)

    Hi, Does anyone know where I can find G9 sockets that aren't push fit? I have stranded 2 core cable and don't want to solder the cable ends as it's not something I've done before and I can only find g9 sockets that cables push into (seemingly for solid core). Is there a particular term for...
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    Does a replacement cable for a cluster pendant have to match the spec of the other pendant cables?

    Hi, I have a cluster pendant light with 6 cables hanging down and a small LED light at the bottom of each. I need to replace one or two of the cables to make them longer, does the cable have to match the spec of the others? i.e. if 0.5mm² has been used can I use 0.96mm² for the replacements or...
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    Slim wire needed for cluster pendant

    Hi, for anyone else who stumbles across this thread, I sourced some ultra slim transparent cable, 2x 0.96mm from King's Chandeliers, I think it might be what I need. Thanks again for all your help.
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    Slim wire needed for cluster pendant

    Hi, thank you for your responses & sorry for the slow reply. This is for my own use but obviously want it to be safe! :) Do you know how something like this might have been constructed?: Debenhams Lucy Clear Glass Cluster Light | Debenhams -...
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    Slim wire needed for cluster pendant

    Hi, I need some advice, I'm creating a cluster pendant with about 8 cables and G9 bulbs. I've been told I don't need an earth as the shades won't be metal, but if I google 2 core flex everything I find is around 6mm diameter or more. Is there anything slimmer I can use, even if that means having...

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