Post #714812 by 8FT Tiki on Thu, Apr 24, 2014 6:22 PM

Well, I finally emptied my camera and got all of the photos fixed so here are some shots of the process of fixing, rewiring and hanging of the canoe light.
Probably way too many photos but you might like them anyway. So here we go!

First I needed to replace the cord because it was way too short. I needed to buy 33 feet of lamp cord to reach from the top of the vaulted ceiling and down the wooden beams to the closest outlet. I also put in new bulbs that do not produce the heat that the old type did.

So next I need to cover the hole that was used by the previous owner to get access to the interior.

It may have also been right up against an electric box but anyhow, I didn't want the light leaking out onto the ceiling. So I put a dark piece of foam to correct that.

Now that it was ready to hang up, I wanted to make the brass colored hanging hooks disappear into the dark beams so I painted them.

Now I had to drill the holes in the beam for the anchors. Yea it's time to climb the ladder way up to the top. (My least favorite part of this project!!!)

Whew, holes are done and now while I am resting before actually hauling the canoe up the ladder, my courageous cat decided to go up to inspect my work.

This little guy has NO fear of heights unlike his owner.

OK, he finally got down so now I have to actually install this thing. I'm glad it isn't any heavier.

Here's when I am really glad I measured everything correctly.

Ta Da!! It's Up! Fits really well between the ceiling fans.

Now all lit up. Just how we imagined.

So here's a few more views from different angles and a few more shots of the room it is in.
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[ Edited by: 8FT Tiki 2014-04-24 18:26 ]