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Hi b, You should be able to find one at any hardware store that sells electrical supplies. Here are a few online llinks to check out. doitbest.com http://doitbest.com/shop/specialty/shop.asp?id=98 Ace Hardware http://www.acehardware.com/sm-sockets-holders--fi-1304459_cp-1254879.1254963_pg-4_pb-0.htm...
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For any type of insulation, you need to be aware if you have any knob and tube electrical. It can be dangerous (fire) to have insulation too close to the wiring. While knob and tube wiring has superior heat reduction due to the ceramic insulators where it goes through wood, if the wire is deteriorat...
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Hello, Try the following. They restore antique lighting and may be able to point you in the right direction. Light Power http://www.genuineantiquelighting.com/ Tel: 617-423-9790 The Antique Lamp Company http://www.antiquelampco.com/ Tel: 716-871-0508 or try... Fox Electric Supply http://www.foxelect...
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I bought a house built in 1902 about 3 years ago. When I purchased it I did have a home inspector check the foundation and underneath the house to make sure it was structurally sound. He said the foundation was in very good condition and found no problems. I was in the basement, which is probably co...
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Hiding electrical lines can be done by an electrician by intalling the lines into the walls and over the celiing joists, provided you have a one story with an attic. The raceways is doable but to do it right you need raceways that fit in as if they belonged there to begin with. Covering with trim an...
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Hi: Some of those older lamps have parts that are not made any more, but there are now better equivalents on the market. Even self starting circular bulbs. Just about anybody handy can replace existing sockets and starters with more recent versions with a couple hours work. The hardest part is threa...
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I just recieved a few quotes to have my foundation roof repaired have central air and heating installed. Im just looking for everyones oppinions about these prices and if they seem about right. The house is a Queen Ann 2317sq. ft. 2-story built in 1898. The house is located in North Texas just outsi...
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The Creator Inc. rain lamp takes one quart of light or regular mineral oil. I doubt if the pump can pump the heavy medicinal type. There are 3 screws on the bottom of the fixture. Hang the lamp on a hook, set a regular utility plastic bucket under it. Remove the three screws while holding the bottom...
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Im looking for a gas lamp globe with a 14 fitter base. 20 some odd yrs ago, we purchased an antique hanging gas lamp (converted to electricity) in Virginia City, NV. Its well over 100+yrs old, very large and very heavy as its hanging framework is of heavy, ornate brass, with an 8ft heavy brass swag ...
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Hi just saw your post. It appears to have been written back in March so I dont even know if you bought or bailed on this but I can offer you some input. First dont trust any of the wiring! New fixtures do NOT mean new wiring. It makes no sense to invest a boatload of money into restoring your home j...
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