Seems reasonable. 18g cordage run short distances is good for 10A or an aggregate 1200 watts. Stay below this and you should be OK.

I think the only issue would be putting 2 wires under one screw. It could come loose.

It would be better to connect the wires in an appropriate location using an appropriately sized wire nut and only running one set of wires to the screws.

greg-

Good point...and when you have wires loosening up inside a socket, that increases the chances of a shock hazard.

Ok, thank you for all your help. I will do the wire nut connection. Thank you again, June.

Just make sure you resulting connections are parallel and not in series. I would pigtail all connection at the base of the lamp and then only run two conductors to each terminal so you don't have two wires under 1 terminal that could easily slip out. Use wirenuts for all splices and the wrap in electrical tape to keep everything secure and in place in case one of the cords gets yanked at.

Thanks for the specifics. That is what I will do! thx thx

Taping a properly sized wire nut is not necessary. Properly sized strain relief devices at the base of the lamp, where the cord enters IS necessary.

I agree with Fred S. Another option is that there are other connector types you can use with cordage other than wirenuts that might be easier.

Hi Ron - What other connector types might be easier than wirenuts? Thank you - June

Ideal and 3M both make connectors that you can either push in or crimp down. I used the latter (I think it was 3M) to fix a switch in my daughter's ceiling fan.

You can find them in the electrical section of the home center pretty close to where the wire nuts are.

Thank you Ron for all your help! I will look for those connectors today. Thank you again - June