Connecting a beer bottle to metal pipe fitting

[Binjin52]

What about for bulbs getting a cheep ac to DC converter and using a smaller car light bulb

 

[jerbrew]

Hey guys -

I made a floor lamp like this over the weekend, and this thread was helpful in getting me going.

I used a 3/4" "dresser coupling" from Home Depot to attach the bottle to the pipe. It's basically a compression fitting with two sides, worked great. For the light fixture, I used a candelabra socket on threaded tube to position it inside the bottle, and a small candelabra bulb. 15w is way too dim, ordered a 40w halogen from Amazon that's on the way.

I set up the valve as an electrical switch according to this instructable, worked great:

http:// http://m.instructables.com/id/Water-Valve-Light-Switch-for-a-Pipe-Lamp/

Really appreciate the thread you put together, I joined the forum to post this .

Best,
Chris

I've been looking for a compression fitting that would work for this, thanks. I want to build a wall sconce but use growlers from around town these fittings should work great just need the right size.

 

[SBC]

How about a liquid tight conduit fitting?
http://www.lowes.com/pd/Gampak-3-4-in-Liquid-Tight-Connector/1098033

 

[opercularia]

A liquid tight conduit fitting has a fixed size (the size of the conduit). I believe what is pictured is a cable gland, that will cover a range of sizes. Couldn't find a reference quickly for the size you will need, but this is the idea: http://canada.newark.com/thomas-betts/2920al/cable-cord-gland-al-12-7mm-0-5/dp/94F9785
Select one that will fit the neck of the bottle. You will probably have to go to an electrical supply house, and they won't be cheap.

 

[tm4000m]

Ok, but how do you get the light bulb in ?

LED my friend, it's cold and glows yellow, like my heart...