Brown 12 Foot Lamp Cord Set, SPT1

Lamp Wire with Plug This Brown Lamp Cord Set is a useful neutral color that blends with many wood surfaces and is suitable for lamps with an old darkened finish. This easy to use style simplifies lamp rewiring as plug is already attached and copper-tipped ends are easy to maneuver around screws on lamp socket interior. Brown Lamp Cord Set Type: SPT-1   Length: 12 ft  Wire: 18/2 Polarized plug U.L., C.S.A. more Brown Cord options 8' Length, SPT-1' 8' Length, SPT-2 Brown Rayon Covered SPT refers to the amount of plastic insulation covering the lamp wire: SPT-1 is the traditional thickness of 0.3" plastic insulation. It easily slips standard 3/8" lamp pipe.  SPT-2 is thicker with a 0.45" plastic insulation providing more protection and resistant to abrasion. Slipping SPT-2 wire through 3/8" - 1/8 IP lamp pipe can be tight. 18 gauge: 2 parallel stranded copper wires with standard  SPT-1 plastic insulation. The smooth plastic covered side is positive/hot. Whereas the opposite side with slight ribs in plastic covering is neutral/negative. Approximate cord size: 3/16" width x 1/4" thickness U.L. Listed for table & floor lamps were cord is exposed.  Stripped, copper-tipped ends simplify wrapping wire around socket screws. Molded-on plugs are polarized and permanently attached to lamp cord. Before making any changes to electrical fixtures and/or lamps: Disconnect plug/wire from the electrical source. Turning lamp off will not protect you from electric shock. If you are unsure how to safely proceed contact a licensed electrician.