Any electricians looking to make some side cash?

steveinaz

I have a simple project, but it needs to be custom made. I need a string of 110v light sockets (like Mexican festival lights) wired in parallel, with the bulb sockets spaced about 18" apart. This would have to be outdoor compliant. The string needs to be about 60 feet in total length, terminated on one end with a 110v plug. As it will be hanging in plain view, it needs to be made with good appearance.

I'll get full specifications together once I do some measuring. The string of lights would go around my patio and plug in behind my bar. No bulbs necessary, those would be purchased here. I'll send you money for the raw materials up-front, so you don't have to come out-of-pocket for anything--then we'll agree on a price for your labor. I'll pay for shipping to get the lights here.

Anyone interested?

lightman1

In. Let me know what you're trying to power up and we'll go from there with details.

nebborjk

Steve,

60 feet of lights at 18 inch spacing will yield a total of 40 lights. Assuming you're using a standard 20A circuit, you will be able to install a maximum total of 1920W on this circuit. This would be equal to 48 watts per socket. Realistically you're looking at 40W per bulb. Will that be adequate for what you want to achieve?

steveinaz

I plan using 13 watt equivalent colored CFL's. The sockets won't run the entire span.

seeclear

Not exactly your specs, but close-->

http://www.1000bulbs.com/Medium-Base-Stringers/38563/

steveinaz

lightman1 wrote: »

In. Let me know what you're trying to power up and we'll go from there with details.

You got it man, let me get some measurements tonight, do some diagrams as I'll need "blank" spots in the wire to go around pillars on the patio. About the last 15 feet or so will just be the cord.

I'll work up the specifics and send to you. Email me bubba.

steveinaz

seeclear wrote: »

Not exactly your specs, but close-->

http://www.1000bulbs.com/Medium-Base-Stringers/38563/

Thanks for the URL, but I need a "custom" job, plus I'd like to be able to employ a polkie on the project.

steveinaz

These are approximates/rough specs:

apprx 67ft in length total
apprx 26 sockets (standard lightbulb socket "E26") (13w CFL's--24" spacing)
1 grounded plug
outdoor rated wiring/sockets (will be hung year-round in the elements)