Inge Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 I was about to install my door, baseboards and chair rails in the bathroom and thought maybe I should once again try the light and it didn't work. While trimming the inside doorway wallpaper away I cut the cord to the light. I have no idea if I can fix this. I then, for about the 7th time, had to remove the wallpaper to get to the wires and I will also have to remove the wallpaper in another room as the wire is taped under it. It's a brass coachlight from Houseworks. I have the feeling it may be easier to buy a new light and try again. I think it's time to put the dollhouse away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreativitea75 Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 You can reconnect or add a longer piece of wire on if you strip the ends of each piece and twist together the bare wires to each other and cover with a tiny piece of electrical tape. A little patience and you will save yourself some money. The only time I have let go of a fixture is when I had screwed up the wires all the way to the bulb socket, but even then you can buy a new socket and save the fixture. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inge Posted February 17, 2012 Author Share Posted February 17, 2012 Hi Kerry: Thanks for the suggestion, I will try the "splicing" as I was smart enough to buy extra wire. Sounds like you have had your share of electrial problems as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreativitea75 Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Oh yeah - it's a learning process! It wasn't until my third house that I really started to get the hang of it, but I still hold my breath everytime I first plug in the transformer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-defunct account- Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Sometimes is just as simple as a new fuse in the plug strip, but yeah I still pray there won't be trouble at plug in ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo Med Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 If you cut both wires make sure the joins aren't touching one another when you reconnect them. When I have extended wires (and I'm no expert) I cut the wires at different levels so they are staggered. Then slip a shrink tube over before I join the old wire to the new wire. Slide the tubing over the joins and heat with a hairdryer. The tube shrinks and makes a tight fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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