tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post8832191249258149162..comments2024-03-14T03:43:02.583-04:00Comments on EPBOT: Wire Your Own Pendant Lighting - Cheap, Easy, & Fun!Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-20413864339980188752017-01-20T13:49:18.216-05:002017-01-20T13:49:18.216-05:00Not silly at all! I have to refer you to a profess...Not silly at all! I have to refer you to a professional on that one, though, because I'm not sure. Head to your local hardware store and ask their on-staff electrician, just to be safe. Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-13295168466509253502017-01-19T17:23:28.070-05:002017-01-19T17:23:28.070-05:00Crazy silly question, but I can't find the ans...Crazy silly question, but I can't find the answer anywhere - would it be safe to connect 8 pendants and then to a wall switch?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-37200864828025337232016-07-02T11:01:10.067-04:002016-07-02T11:01:10.067-04:00That was my question. Fix the sockets, then what?...That was my question. Fix the sockets, then what? Thanks!Laneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18419368618647195995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-60428792175594058662015-11-06T11:35:58.175-05:002015-11-06T11:35:58.175-05:00wondering if this would be possible to make for ou...wondering if this would be possible to make for outdoor lights?? Would the socket hold up in weather and would the cords last in the UV light? Most of the wiring will be enclosed in galvanized metal gas pipes which will be decorative.Randy Stuempfighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09902678092721761111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-88654155455467221242015-10-22T14:59:11.093-04:002015-10-22T14:59:11.093-04:00No, the distance of wire shouldn't be a factor...No, the distance of wire shouldn't be a factor unless it's a HUGE distance - as in hundreds of feet. A dozen or so feet is just fine.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-88342706452647827992015-10-22T13:20:13.728-04:002015-10-22T13:20:13.728-04:00Is there a limit on the length of the wire for the...Is there a limit on the length of the wire for the pendant drop - I am needing 11' drop from a very high ceiling? This is a great option - thanks!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-57784534040354407992015-05-31T13:49:00.118-04:002015-05-31T13:49:00.118-04:00Yes, you can absolutely connect all 3; that's ...Yes, you can absolutely connect all 3; that's what we did on ours. It's usually as simple as connecting each of the 3 pendant's side wires into the same wire nut, but double check with the electrical guy at your local hardware shop, just to be safe. Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-21351348532202430362015-05-30T12:46:51.667-04:002015-05-30T12:46:51.667-04:00Hi Jen, Sorry if this shows up twice. I didn'...Hi Jen, Sorry if this shows up twice. I didn't see it post. Is there a way to make all three wires connect to one plug for a swag style pendant? Or, do you end up with three plugs? Thanks! JeannePerfect Imperfections by Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16195475622558952795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-36458983863464195502015-05-22T02:08:04.632-04:002015-05-22T02:08:04.632-04:00Hi Kim, I'm going to say check your connection...Hi Kim, I'm going to say check your connections. A lot of the time, a bare wire in the fixture might be touching another piece of metal and that will short it out. Usually, you can open it up and you might even see some blackened metal. Just make sure, check and double check, that your wiring is clean. If you did get a short, you might have tripped a breaker so check that as well. Finally, check each light separately before hooking them all together. If you're still stuck, email us some pictures and we'll go from there. Good luck!john (the hubby of Jen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/18346455192176974507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-61131556814177564642015-05-20T22:43:20.524-04:002015-05-20T22:43:20.524-04:00Oh man, super bummed. I added the plug to the firs...Oh man, super bummed. I added the plug to the first one, tested it to make sure the light worked (it did!), then completed the other two. I then went to plug in another one and the light bulb sparked and went out -- and now, none of them will turn on. I know you gave the caveat of not being a professional electrician (and hey, turns out I'm not either ;) ) but I was sooooo cloooooose. Any ideas?! kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09969206198753442010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-25668085174112125372014-09-18T16:27:10.023-04:002014-09-18T16:27:10.023-04:00You can actually wire these up with dimmer switche...You can actually wire these up with dimmer switches, Olga, which is what we did, and for exactly the same reason! It's great to turn them down to just a dim glow for reading or mood lighting. <br /><br />John installed our switches into the sides of our headboard, which is SUPER convenient, but you could also install them on the wall beside the headboard. <br /><br />Note that dimmer switches CAN be difficult or even dangerous to install yourself, so make sure you get someone with experience to do it, k? (If installed incorrectly, they can get dangerously hot inside the wall.)<br /><br />Or, even easier: you could use lower wattage bulbs, and/or install the sockets with switches on the side, so you can turn off all but one bulb for less light while reading.<br /><br />I hope one of those options work for you! Good luck!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-87390229941872056742014-09-17T23:09:19.979-04:002014-09-17T23:09:19.979-04:00Jen, thanks, this is a great tutorial! I have a qu...Jen, thanks, this is a great tutorial! I have a question: I'd like to use these the same way you did - to hang them above each nigthstand. I am affraid though that they will be too bright if I want to read and my husband wants to sleep (which happens all the time). I know lamps with shades are probably more appropriate, but these just look SO good! What has your experience been? Aren't these better lets say for kitchen or dining area as opposed to a bedroom where you want to have "dimmer" lights? Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10128365891301823248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-57768201839219793712014-08-13T21:01:23.002-04:002014-08-13T21:01:23.002-04:00this is exactly what i've been looking for but...this is exactly what i've been looking for but wondering if you could wire them (3)together to one plug - that whole concept boggles my mind - not to mention my husband thinks i'm going to burn our camp down! - MarciAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-18371789896251189792014-07-21T23:09:49.844-04:002014-07-21T23:09:49.844-04:00Not that I've ever heard of, and I've seen...Not that I've ever heard of, and I've seen modern fixtures with up to 10 in a big bunch - but you might ask the electricians at your local hardware shop, just to be safe.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-14341199174621830022014-07-21T11:12:41.896-04:002014-07-21T11:12:41.896-04:00Any problems with the bulbs overheating being next...Any problems with the bulbs overheating being next to each other? I was thinking about trying this maybe 6 or 7 bulbs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-1468156937705142652014-07-14T20:39:31.959-04:002014-07-14T20:39:31.959-04:00The wire was their silver gray color, and I *think...The wire was their silver gray color, and I *think* the lightbulbs are 40 watt, although they may be 60.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-91130674941698478052014-07-14T20:18:43.293-04:002014-07-14T20:18:43.293-04:00What Color wire did you use and what size and watt...What Color wire did you use and what size and watt lightbulbs?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03394267952667539432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-6808855557633582722014-05-19T15:34:22.995-04:002014-05-19T15:34:22.995-04:00In attaching these fine wires, I like to twist the...In attaching these fine wires, I like to twist them to the right and then lightly tin them with solder. Bend the wire then in the direction that you will be screwing the screw. I believe this makes a stronger connection and not just squashing down the wires and give the screw something to bite into. I don't believe it causes any resistance with a light tinning. Good tutorial. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-86270681630767932112013-12-06T14:03:40.592-05:002013-12-06T14:03:40.592-05:00Since no one answered this, I'll take a stab a...Since no one answered this, I'll take a stab at it since it's a really good question. I *think* that you would just twist the same colored cords together (black to black to black, white to white to white, for all three) then just twist each big black wire that you've created to the black one in the ceiling and do the same for white. Twist on some wire nuts and then cover with the ceiling mount/canopy. That's how I would probably do it anyway! katydebardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10839225524235559339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-89188473026676925312013-12-06T13:58:38.371-05:002013-12-06T13:58:38.371-05:00I can't tell you how helpful this is! I have ...I can't tell you how helpful this is! I have been searching for a pendant light just like this, but didn't want to spend the money and wasn't confident to make my own. But now I am thanks to you! Great tutorial. katydebardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10839225524235559339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-49217231895218305242013-10-20T02:20:56.131-04:002013-10-20T02:20:56.131-04:00I think my uncle once told me it was for the groun...I think my uncle once told me it was for the ground wire. The wires in your fuse box have a sleeve that's like the brown paper bags. He explained a lot to me (including the reason they use a flammable material), but that was eight years ago, and I was primarily there to call 911 if he electrocuted himself, so I was really nervous given how his day was going and the fact he was soaking wet from his previous repair gone wrong. Mer-Mernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-60784011682577828242013-10-18T22:56:11.561-04:002013-10-18T22:56:11.561-04:00Jeez Jen, between you making it look easy and my m...Jeez Jen, between you making it look easy and my mom willing to help with the assembly, I might start the new year with the new lamp I've been wanting!<br /><br />First I have to finish finding non flammable stuff for the frame....Angelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01311213539232512741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-52296981994644068122013-10-18T15:49:01.127-04:002013-10-18T15:49:01.127-04:00I ordered some stuff from Snake Head Vintage and a...I ordered some stuff from Snake Head Vintage and am pleased to say that they have excellent customer service. Another source is <a href="http://www.sundialwire.com/" rel="nofollow">Sundial Wire</a> which may have some colors or parts you need that Snake Head doesn't have. I particularly like <a href="http://www.sundialwire.com/SKCDBR.aspx" rel="nofollow">dimmer sockets</a> because they make your lamp or pendant into an accent light that's not too bright which was a concern of another commenter. When dimmed, you can really see the distinctive filaments of the old-style bulbs.Dennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14780416886299431552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-81409682473852058662013-10-18T15:20:25.883-04:002013-10-18T15:20:25.883-04:00I love the tutorial but would also like to know ho...I love the tutorial but would also like to know how John hard wired the 3 pendant lights to the wiring in your ceiling. That's what mostly puzzles me about bunches of pendant lights.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-79005679061909528152013-10-18T08:13:16.590-04:002013-10-18T08:13:16.590-04:00Dear Jen, Our house was robbed around 4 A.M. on M...Dear Jen, Our house was robbed around 4 A.M. on Monday morning. I forgot to lock the garage door and will be kicking myself forever over that. Anyway, the reason I am writing to you at Epbot is that I know you have a huge following and maybe you can help get the word out about something I wish I had known: keep a record of the serial numbers on your power tools, electronics, etc. The police can use them to alert pawn shops and other places where thieves might try to resell your belongings. - KathrynRenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04262857365019275624noreply@blogger.com