marsh28 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 My Halloween display this year is going to feature a five channel "chorus" of pumpkins. Each channel will have 3 to four pumpkins each. I figure it would be best to light the pumpkins up with either C7 or C9 lights. However, I only need 3 to 4 bulbs for each channel. Does anybody know how I could accomplish this? I appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimswinder Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 You can order C7 or C9 light sockets and attach them to SPT-2 wire... Attached files Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh28 Posted August 2, 2011 Author Share Posted August 2, 2011 Is there any kind of tutorial on how to attach the C9 lights to the wire and plugs? I'm a dunce when it comes to wiring anything. Also, what vendor should I but the lights and wire through? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimswinder Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 The plugs just snap onto the wire...The wire has a ribbed side and a non-ribbed side...Normally you want the ribbed side to come in contact with the prong that goes to the OUTSIDE of the socket (neutral).There are many vendors...CDI - http://www.creativedisplays.com/siteresources/modules/webstore/scripts/prodList.aspAction Lighting - http://www.actionlighting.com/Items.asp?Criteria=c9+socket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh28 Posted August 2, 2011 Author Share Posted August 2, 2011 I guess I'm a little confused. So all I need is the separate C9 sockets, the SP2 wire and then the plugs for either end? Do the vendors you referenced sell all of this together.? Do I need to solder anything? Thanks a million. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimswinder Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 marsh28 wrote: I guess I'm a little confused. So all I need is the separate C9 sockets, the SP2 wire and then the plugs for either end? Do the vendors you referenced sell all of this together.? Do I need to solder anything? Thanks a million.Yep...separate C9 sockets, the SP2 wire and then the plugs (Male and Female vampire plugs) for either end.You can also buy the sockets already installed on the wire..but they usually com ein LARGE lengths (500' and 1000' I think) with the sockets at different spacing (6", or 12" for example)...but then you would be wasting a lot of sockets.No soldering...just push the wire into the prongs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh28 Posted August 2, 2011 Author Share Posted August 2, 2011 Thanks alot for the help. I think I've got it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Roten Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Another option would to take a string of mini lights and place them in the pumpkin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T. Bennett Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 I know that CDI sells that as small sets. I purchased a set with 5 socket, 25 ft' wire and both vampire plugs for a few sets on strobes that I purchased. But if you will be doing several strings then it probably makes more sense to purchase the items separately and string them to your own desire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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