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Review on Vintage Lamp Rewiring Kit for Creative Repurposing by Desmin Dickerson

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Champagne beer lamp!

This set is a good choice and appears to be made of quality material. I turned a bottle of Miller High Life into a lamp. Please don't judge, I know what you're saying, but this is champagne beer and a welcome break from the cocky world of craft beer. In doing so, I had to make one change to get the project up and running, and that was to take a cork out of an undoubtedly cheap bottle of wine I'd been drinking and poke a hole in it. See picture for details. A piece of cork gave me the ability to securely attach the cartridge to the bottle; Without them I would have to tape them off or find some other way to ensure the cartridge doesn't wobble. Many fittings included. I would suggest it comes with some sort of pre-drilled rubber stopper that works. wa a bottle of wine or in my case a bottle of Miller High Life. The instructions clearly state which side of the plug is hot and which side is neutral. Follow the instructions carefully. Also don't forget to tie the insurer's knot to the wire, again instructions provided for a good job of explaining this. Good luck with your project, stay healthy and cheers.

Pros
  • UL-LISTED: Electrical components are polarized and UL-listed, which means you can rewire or reuse old vintage bulbs or service incandescent bulbs to make them safer than before.
Cons
  • A dubious purchase for the elderly