Retro electric petroleum lamp

Petroleum lamp without petroleum, working with electricity and magic. (mostly electricity)

Szabolcs Lőrincz

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Description

We had this wooden construction on the yard, with no light. But we needed light. So I made this lamp (after my father's tip). It looks cool, and it's fully functional and acceptable by modern scientific society.

More info on my website.

Details

The lamp has a 100W 230VAC light bulb inside, connected with a 3*1.5mm cable. The cover is connected to ground.

Components

1 × 3*1.5mm cable Lenght is for you to decide
1 × Light bulb socket For light bulb, obviously
1 × Light bulb Gives light and wastes energy
1 × Screws and stuff For mounting and etc
1 × Beer

Build Instructions

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Step 1

Drill a hole at the top for the cable.
2

Step 2

Connect socket to the cable, insert bulb, and place them in the glass.
3

Step 3

Put the glass to position, connect the ground, and pull the wire.