Lamp wiring connundrum

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4. yes, that will work. in answer to your question now -

what connector to use?

use a crimp type butt connector between the wires. i always strip the plastic coating off first. if you have shrink wrap put a short length of it over the wires prior to connecting, otherwise wrap with good electrical tape. avoid using the nylon tape as it never holds for extended periods, use the rubber electric tape. the rubber tape is about $5 a roll compared to $1, but you are doing a pre-code job here without a ground (make sure to use a polarized plug).

if you do not have a butt connector, use any type of crimp connector, simply cut off the end (everything except the crimp). once again removing the plastic will allow use of shrink wrap. in either case without the plastic the connection will pass through the pipe easier.