changing light socket - problem

thom13

Trying to change light socket. The old socket however does not have screws holding the wires. Never seen that before. Do I just cut the wires? Dumb question I know

rrolleston

What is inside the box in the ceiling?

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thom13

Nothing else.

ddawg16

Why are you changing the socket? Is an edison socket or fluorescent socket?

If pin style fluorescent....you still have a ballast up inside. Hard to tell from the pic but it looks like you pulled it out of a recessed can.

Edit: You must have posted the pic while I was typing....

So...is it an Edison socket?

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thom13

Yes, from a can. wanted to put in a pendant type light. Thought it would take 5 mins...

edit: edison socket

ddawg16

Nothing takes 5 min....hell, it takes that long to go get a beer, open it and drink it while you comtemplate the next project......

Cut the wires and wire nut in the new socket....or, trace back where the wires go and pull new wire....

Looking at those wires, I bet they don't go far.....I personally would want to go back to the source....

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thom13

LOL truth

Alright, that's kind of what I figured but wanted to see if I was missing something with the old socket first. Never seen that before (in the 2 sockets I've changed before :p) Thanks.

rrolleston

As long as the wire insulation is OK I would not worry about pulling new wire through. That stuff is a nightmare to get new wires through and you will need more than one beer to get you through the project.

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Missouri Bound

If it takes you that long you are doing it wrong.

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ddawg16

But I drink good beer.....one must take the time to enjoy it......

Besides....it's no fun falling off the ladder....

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Missouri Bound

Me too.....but afterwards there aren't any ladders or power tools involved...beer time is off time, not work time.

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ddawg16

Very very very true.......

That is when you sit back and enjoy the results (or hate) and plan the next days work.....

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Missouri Bound

I see you have "been there, done that"

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ddawg16

Yep....hence the phrase...

"You learn by your mistakes"......

That is why I'm so bloody smart......

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Apparently I'm still learning "cause I ain't that smrt."

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