Suspended Lighting

This is a quick, cheap and simple suspended light setup using some light sockets and chain.

Most, if not all of the items you can find around your house / garage.  I actually just went out and bought the materials I needed and was able to stay under $40.

BTW...This my first instructable, just something I threw together last minute.
Next time I'll try to get more pic's for the steps.

Step 1: Material and Tools

• Wire Stripper / Cutter
• Electrical Tape
• Pliers
• Screwdriver
• Soldering iron / solder. (Optional)
• Hooks for ceiling. (Two or three needed.)
• (1) Extension cord. (I used 14ga)
• (1) Large loop chain, 10ft. (Got mine at Walmart for $10)
• (5) Non-switched light sockets. (Got mine at Lowes, $2.50ea)
• (5) Light bulbs of your choosing. (I used 60-watt Reveals)

OPTIONAL; I also used a "Lighten Up!" sunrise simulator. It's basically a programmable timer that at a certain time will slowly turn on the lights over a 30min period.  With a combined total of 300-watts using the Reveal bulbs give off a good simulated sunrise for a dark room. I got mine off of ebay for about $25 shipped.

Comments

[craig3]

Any idea how well this would work set up instead of the normal ceiling light?

[ChrysN]

Looks good!