Description
Antique Gold 8 Foot Lamp Cord Sets, SPT1
Lamp Wire with Plug
Size
- 8 ft length
- Type: twin wire
- Approximate cord size: 3/16″ width x 1/4″ thickness
- SPT-1 Plastic insulation 0.3″
- 18/2, 18 gauge, 105°
- U.L., C.S.A.
Antique Gold Lamp Cord Sets are a dark brass color perfect on vintage lamps. Standard 8 foot length is convenient for most table lamps. Old-style narrow width slips most lamp pipe from the 20th century.
- Standard insulated 18 gauge wire has 2 parallel copper wires. Wire with smooth plastic covering is positive/hot, wire with slight ribs in plastic is neutral/negative.
- U.L. Listed for table & floor lamps were cord is exposed.
- Stripped, copper-tipped ends simplify wrapping wire around socket screws.
- Molded-on plugs are polarized and permanently attached to lamp cord.
SPT refers to the thickness of the plastic insulation on lamp wire:
- This lamp cord is rated SPT-1. This means it has the traditional thickness of plastic insulation covering the lamp wire. It easily slips 1/8 IP lamp pipe. SPT-1 was used on many old – vintage lamps.
Before making any changes to electrical fixtures and/or lamps:
- Disconnect plug/wire from the electrical source.
- Turning lamp off will not protect you from electric shock.
- If you are unsure how to safely proceed contact a licensed electrician.
