the aluminum cuff (often comes in the tubing box, if you buy venting kit from home depot) wraps around the end of the glass tube, then is punctured with a small hole. the chain and wires are fed through this hole. The chain holds the bulk of this light. it is important that the bulb not touch the glass of the tube at any point, otherwise the heat is transmitted through it.
That is the most important concept, the bulb must be free floating.
i should not that a larger glass tube would be ideal, though i could not find one anywhere.
the chain going through the overlapping area of the cuff should hold the cuff closed. because the chain goes through the cuff and the light, it holds the cuff to the light as well, so no tape or any other flammable material is touching the glass or bulb, ever.
the bulb is suspended from the chain using 1 or 2 thin wires. i find it is best to attach the bulb to the chain first, then place it in the tube, see how it hangs, then make minor adjustments.
remember- the goal is to make sure the bulb does not touch the glass or anything else.
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