theresa
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Post by theresa on Jul 6, 2020 12:38:38 GMT -8
I've got most of my 110V wiring done with very few spots where I had to run through the walls. All I have left are my sconce lamps that are in the rear over either side of the gaucho/bed. For those of you who kept these lights, how in the heck did you run wire to them without going out in the walls? And what did you use for boxes since there's no way to hide even a shallow box in the walls? I can take photos if need be, but I'm talking about the swivel sconces with a switch on the end of the cone, plug-in on the base.
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Post by vikx on Jul 6, 2020 19:52:55 GMT -8
You must have strong backers to mount any light. I glue a piece of plywood on the back of the wall panel to anchor the light screws and provide support. If the light base is large enough, you can use the base for the box. If they are vintage lights, the base should be big enough.
The wire will have to go thru the wall at some point. Most of the time, the wiring is run over the top (thru the ceiling cavity and rafters) and down to the light location. Be SURE that the wire is well protected at all points where a screw could hit it. For instance, if you're going thru the edge with the wire, keep it as close to the inside as you can and mark it so that a J rail screw doesn't pierce it. If you have wiring under the bed, you can also run a wire "up" to the light location.
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Post by theresa on Jul 7, 2020 7:21:01 GMT -8
You must have strong backers to mount any light. I glue a piece of plywood on the back of the wall panel to anchor the light screws and provide support. If the light base is large enough, you can use the base for the box. If they are vintage lights, the base should be big enough. The wire will have to go thru the wall at some point. Most of the time, the wiring is run over the top (thru the ceiling cavity and rafters) and down to the light location. Be SURE that the wire is well protected at all points where a screw could hit it. For instance, if you're going thru the edge with the wire, keep it as close to the inside as you can and mark it so that a J rail screw doesn't pierce it. If you have wiring under the bed, you can also run a wire "up" to the light location. Thanks! That answered my question about the box. I despise going through any wall locations, but if I want working wall sconces there's obviously no way around it. I guess I just need to suck it up and do it. |
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Post by shastatom on Jul 7, 2020 7:42:07 GMT -8
One thing to think about is if you have 12v wiring you can run that wiring to the lights and use a 12v led bulb.
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Post by theresa on Jul 7, 2020 8:28:58 GMT -8
One thing to think about is if you have 12v wiring you can run that wiring to the lights and use a 12v led bulb. hmmmm, that might be a better option.... |
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