I finally tackled my exterior coach lamps, and I was successful. Can I get a hallelujah?
I bought some name brand, brass coach lamps off of eBay. They are simple and perfect for the colonial era. I have heard high praise from other miniacs, so I was thrilled to acquire them. I installed the first one without an issue. When it came to the second light, I had nothing but problems. These are identical lights and I couldn't figure out what I was doing wrong. It got to the point where my tape wire had track marks! Every time I would wrap the lamp wire around the eyelet, the wire would break. At one point, the light was working only to short out. The irritating thing is that you cannot change the light bulbs.......This was back in January. The whole thing was so disheartening because I couldn't work on the kitchen interior until I got the lamp installed. I really wanted two exterior lights and didn't want to compromise.
I bit the bullet and bought another set of lights, off course, they only come in pairs. I had the same problems again. !7@#*( Cursing doesn't help). Mind you, this happened on Sunday. It took me 6 months to work up the courage to attempt a new installation. The wires are so friable, I decided my only choice was to solder them into the eyelets.
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This may have been part of the problem, I really needed an extra hand not a paw. |
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See that little nose, I had visions of her sniffing the soldering iron, I had to lock her up. |
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That is the soldering wire and a paw coming through the window. |
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Don't breathe too hard or bump the house..... |
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For me, electrical really is mind over matter. Next time I hope I won't be so stymied by glitches. (Fingers crossed) |
Thanks for stopping by.....XO Cali |
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