Lighting Guides
Warning
If you have purchased electrical wire by the foot, sockets, switches, plugs, or any other object used with electricity, please use extreme caution. We recommend that you always consult a licensed electrician before starting any DIY light fixture installation involving electricity.
The World Effect, LLC DBA: Color Cord Company is not responsible for how the items you have purchased are used or how they have been assembled for any project or application.
Cord & Locking Socket Warnings
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Wire Cutting TechniquesUse extreme caution when stripping the outermost insulation away from the conductor wires. The colored insulation of the conductor wires must remain undamaged.
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More Details in Our Lighting GuidesBASIC PLASTIC SOCKETS ARE SELF-LOCKING! Do not assemble the sockets with the terminal inside before it is wired. The terminal will lock the socket permanently.
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Lighting Guides for the HomeWant to test the socket before wiring it? Remove the terminal to avoid locking it. Otherwise wait to close the socket until the socket is wired.
Canopies
Each canopy includes all the mounting hardware you might need! However, you need to consider whether your canopy is installed on the ceiling as a pendant, as a flush hardwired fixture or, as a plug-in sconce. Check the lighting guides below to confirm what you’re installing and follow the video or graphic instructions on how to do it!
Please note that due to variation in building standards, the included hardware might not be exactly right for your space. Contact us for help if you run into any issues!
Canopy Installation Instructions
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Flush Mount Sconce Installation
Flush Mount Wiring InstructionsFor more information on how to properly install a flush mount fixture click on the link below.
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Ceiling Pendant Light Installation
Ceiling Pendant Wiring InstructionsWith our help installing a pendant that features gorgeous cloth covered cord is a breeze!
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Plug-In Wall Sconce Installation
Plug-In Wiring InstructionsInstalling a plug-in sconce is now that much easier after watching this handy installation video.
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Multi-Port Canopy Installation
Multi-Port Wiring InstructionsWiring canopies is a task that might seem hard, but with this lighting guide you'll be able to wire your own multi-port fixture with ease.
Color Cord Swag
With all the hard-to-reach spaces and limitless possibilities from your imagination, our cord grips and cord stays are here to help bring your pendant vision to light! Explore DIY light fixture installation with a little help from our swag hooks.
Swag Hook Installation and Electrical Components
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Swag Hook Installation
Add Swag Installation InstructionsEach swag hook kit includes a backplate, swag hook, and anchor for easy installation.
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How to Add Swag
Hang Lights Installation InstructionsLearn how to swag your cord from your ceiling the way an interior designer would do it.
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Cord Stay Installation
Cord Stay Wiring InstructionsWant to create a straight line or a zig-zag design? Our cord stay is simple to install and looks great too!
Sockets: A Light Bulb's BFF
From shade-ready to exposed bulb, we've got the best socket options for you! Add extra color and style with a socket cover to give your fixture a finished look.
Wiring Your Sockets
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Basic Ivory Socket Wiring Instructions
White Socket Lighting GuideOur ivory sockets are a push-in style terminal, meaning you push the conductor wires into a self-securing connector hole.
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Basic Black Socket Wiring Instructions
Basic Socket Lighting GuideThis self-locking socket has a three-piece construction, the top cap, the threaded bottom (also known as a skirt) and the terminal plate.
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Porcelain Socket Wiring Instructions
Porcelain Socket Lighting GuidePorcelain sockets are held together with two screws that are tightened from inside the socket. They’re safe and easy to wire.
Strip Your Wire With Ease
This universal DIY wire stripper is effective and easy, making your projects faster to complete. Compatible with all of our round cloth covered SVT wire, the tool comes equipped with multiple blades for stripping and cutting. There’s a coaxial cable stripper cassette, an adjustable round cable stripper, and a wire cutter. Basically, all it’s missing is a drink holder.
Wiring Electrical Components
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Thumb Switch Installation
Wiring InstructionsOnce you get the hang of it, the thumb switch installation is pretty straight forward. Just follow this simple tutorial for simple step by step instructions.
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Grounded Plug End Installation
Wiring InstructionsWe’ll demonstrate how to wire a removable grounded cord plug end in our helpful and handy instructional video below.
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Cut and Strip Wire
Cutting InstructionsCutting and stripping wire can be easy. Here we give you options with tools you have at home or tools you can buy from us!
We Are Here To Help
Ask us anything! We are here to assist you with your DIY lighting project and with any questions you have about our product. We’re just a ring or click away!
