Post by Sandie on Nov 13, 2014 20:29:08 GMT
Not like a hook you would put in the ceiling, but one you would hook onto the center ring and shorten the chain by hanging it on the hook.
I have a hanging lamp and a chandelier, both of which are attached through the ceiling, as opposed to plugged in and then hung. Both have a center ring that the hanging chain is threaded through where the electrical cord comes out of the ceiling. Both need to be shortened temporarily (unless I like it and then it might become permanent). Since it is most likely temporary, I would rather not have to pay for an electrician until I see if I would like to change it permanently. I called 3 electricians but they said they couldn't give me an opinion but would be happy to come out and give me an estimate :/
If I hung a rubberized hook from that center ring, then hung the chain on it to shorten it, will that put undo stress on the center attachment and maybe pull it out of the ceiling? I know that the weight would be the same, of course, but does the length of the chain make a difference on how the weight is carried? I googled it but I guess I couldn't phrase it correctly as I could not find my answer.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
I have a hanging lamp and a chandelier, both of which are attached through the ceiling, as opposed to plugged in and then hung. Both have a center ring that the hanging chain is threaded through where the electrical cord comes out of the ceiling. Both need to be shortened temporarily (unless I like it and then it might become permanent). Since it is most likely temporary, I would rather not have to pay for an electrician until I see if I would like to change it permanently. I called 3 electricians but they said they couldn't give me an opinion but would be happy to come out and give me an estimate :/
If I hung a rubberized hook from that center ring, then hung the chain on it to shorten it, will that put undo stress on the center attachment and maybe pull it out of the ceiling? I know that the weight would be the same, of course, but does the length of the chain make a difference on how the weight is carried? I googled it but I guess I couldn't phrase it correctly as I could not find my answer.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
