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Strange light sockets
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12/13/09 05:53 AM
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I forget where I got these from, but found that I had them and thought I'd share. They seem odd to me... ![[Linked Image from iamalion.mine.nu]](http://iamalion.mine.nu/imagehosting/DSCF0003-sized.JPG) ^ in the socket to the left there are small spikes to pierce the wire ![[Linked Image from iamalion.mine.nu]](http://iamalion.mine.nu/imagehosting/DSCF0016-sized.JPG) ^ a little closer on the end cap... ![[Linked Image from iamalion.mine.nu]](http://iamalion.mine.nu/imagehosting/DSCF0017-sized.JPG) ^ closer still. it reads 75W 125V Levition around the outside, and "Made in USA" surrounding a UL seal. (move to photo discussion please ^_^)
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Re: Strange light sockets
[Re: BrandonG]
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12/13/09 01:46 PM
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Made in the USA is refreshing to see! The insulation piercing feature allowed socket placement along either a 2-wire zip cord, or THW strung parallel. IMHO a 'decorative' use item.
John
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Re: Strange light sockets
[Re: HotLine1]
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12/13/09 02:24 PM
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i have a few of these, I use a few of these on my Christmas display
-Joe “then we'll glue em' then screw em'” -Tom Silva TOH
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Re: Strange light sockets
[Re: JoeKP]
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12/13/09 03:03 PM
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We used to call them pin sockets.Used for temp lights years ago.Mainly on fire repair jobs.
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Re: Strange light sockets
[Re: larrypro]
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12/13/09 03:44 PM
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Larrypro: Welcome to ECN forums!
The one in the pic is a candelabra base, but yes they did mfg edison base ones also.
John
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Re: Strange light sockets
[Re: larrypro]
#190969
12/13/09 05:49 PM
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We used to call them pin sockets.Used for temp lights years ago.Mainly on fire repair jobs. with the small "night light" C7 bulbs? i would think they would use the regular large sized bulbs
-Joe “then we'll glue em' then screw em'” -Tom Silva TOH
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Re: Strange light sockets
[Re: JoeKP]
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12/13/09 07:33 PM
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I've used them a couple times before. I have a third one, but its broke and I cant find it
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Re: Strange light sockets
[Re: BrandonG]
#191213
12/21/09 08:14 PM
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I remember years ago, every corner used-car lot had those lights strung around its perimeter, usually on twisted two conductor cabling. They were the standard Edison socket version. You still see a lot of similar "temporary" string lighting using these sockets at Christmas tree stands this time of year.
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Re: Strange light sockets
[Re: Beachboy]
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12/22/09 02:09 AM
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Eagle used to make a version of these (at least an Edison base version) that was pretty cool. They had a quarter-turn "T" shaped knob that clicked into the closed position and was reusable. The little ones are also available with a metal mounting bracket and were often used in furniture. I have a china hutch that has several of them looped with zip cord in my dining room. It is only a few years old.
---Ed---
"But the guy at Home Depot said it would work."
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Re: Strange light sockets
[Re: EV607797]
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12/22/09 02:04 PM
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I had some of those candelabra base sockets around a makeup mirror in a cabinet I built for my daughter. We put globe bulbs in them for that Hollywood look.
Greg Fretwell
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