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How to use the cap to connect two wires
Slide the paperclip with attached wire over
one end the battery holder. Repeat step with
the second paperclip
PHASE 3
You are now ready to wire your lamp.
The diagram below illustrates the connections needed for your
lamp to work
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YOUR CIRCUIT
Insert the switch by
threading it through
the opening and
attaching the washer
and cap
(if present)
.
In order for your circuit to turn on you need to realize:
• A circuit (reminds you of “circle”) is always a loop.
• Electricity will flow through the circuit from your power source
(the battery) to the light. You will use a switch to turn the light on
and off.
When you wire your circuit don’t ever connect a wire directly from
the positive side of the battery to the negative side - you will create a
short circuit.
The battery will start to heat. If this happens
disconnect all wires immediately and check your wiring diagram.
Tilt the lamp top so you can easily access
the wires.
Attach a lead from the switch to one
of the leads from the light bulb
holder.
Twist the wires together
clockwise and straighten
them
Slip cap over
the ends and
screw it on.
Your wires
and paperclip
should now be
positioned as
illustrated
Tighten cap
Take the free lead
from the light bulb
holder and wrap it
around the top of
the paperclip
Take the free lead from
the switch and wrap it
around the top of the
paperclip
