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Step 3Fit the screen over the bulb
Next, I trimmed the screen on the top and bottom to be sure the high voltage wouldn't arc unintentionally.
Then I made several cuts evenly spaced around the screen so I could fold it to the shape of the globe.
To make it easier, you can make one cut the proper length, remove the bulb, then make the rest of the cuts. At that point, simply bend the screen flaps down and then slide the bulb inside. That will make it nice and tight.
Do the same for the top, and then use your hands to gently squeeze the screen around the globe so it's form-fitted.
Then I made several cuts evenly spaced around the screen so I could fold it to the shape of the globe.
To make it easier, you can make one cut the proper length, remove the bulb, then make the rest of the cuts. At that point, simply bend the screen flaps down and then slide the bulb inside. That will make it nice and tight.
Do the same for the top, and then use your hands to gently squeeze the screen around the globe so it's form-fitted.
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Nov 24, 2009. 3:06 PMpjp15
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When wrapping the aluminum screening around the globe, can you cover the top? And what do you mean by "so the high voltage wouldn't ark unintentionally"?
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Jan 13, 2011. 7:28 PMFireater989
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If the electricity isn't distributed evenly, it can arc to one point in the mesh and can become so hot that it will melt the glass. That probably won't happen, but don't stick any pointed metal objects against the glass or it will probably happen.
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Sep 7, 2009. 10:14 AMjmk123
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what do u do with the high voltage wire?
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