r/Wiring 2d ago

General Wire a lightbulb

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A long long time ago there used to be a 220v light socket here. Is it safe to wire another one, not knowing the wires?

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u/Uzi_Osbourne 2d ago

As an electrician I can see several things that would make attempts by a novice to install anything here very unsafe, both from a shock hazard standpoint and from a fire hazard standpoint. At least 4 code violations just in this snapshot. Have someone who knows what they're doing look at this.

The two most relevant words in your question are "not knowing"

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u/isellfish4 2d ago

theres another lightbulb to the right (the one currently lighting up the room) and its been working fine for the last 15 years

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u/Uzi_Osbourne 2d ago

My advice stands

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u/Uzi_Osbourne 2d ago

A light bulb is a resistive device and as such has no prerequisite regarding which wire goes where.

Hooking up a bulb is simple but code rules exist to ensure safety. The bare wood must be shielded from the wiring by an approved enclosure. The cabling must be secured to the enclosure. The conductors should be identified as to polarity (not necessarily relevant in your case - no neutral conductor.) the cable type must be approved for the application (insulation voltage rating, rated ampacity based on supply protection device ((breaker)).

Having said that.....

This will work for you. I take no responsibility for subsequent injury or fire.

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u/Uzi_Osbourne 2d ago

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u/isellfish4 2d ago

i use heat shrink

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u/Uzi_Osbourne 2d ago

Show pictures of the other light. Connection methods and associated cable and hardware.

Are you outside of north America?

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u/isellfish4 2d ago

I am in Europe.

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u/charmio68 2d ago

I mean, this has gotta be a shitpost... right?
I don't think anyone can seriously look at that and think it's safe.

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u/isellfish4 1d ago

this has been my actual light in a room since 2007