Broken light socket, is it safe to use?

I dropped this and the ceramic piece that surrounds the actual socket shattered. The light will be hanging vertically if it matterrs.

No, go to lowes and buy another. They're like 3 dollars.

You can use it, but the porcelain is there for a reason............

I figured it was there for a reason, I just wasn't exactly sure what that reason was. I didn't know you could get these at lowes, I bought this cord at my local grow shop for $12 I think.

Why would lowes not sell light sockets and power cords?

I have never seen a socket like this, nor have I dealt with such high wattage bulbs. I did not think lowes would carry something quite like this.

I would Deff NOT use the socket, Obviously it prob will work wich i'm sure you have tried, wich is why you are asking, 100% Fire Hazard!

It will work but if you touch the exposed mogul that the ceramic was covering then you gonna be in for a shock

I would just order a new one ( lowes does not sell those mogul sockets ) they sell the stander ones

You can go to a small electrical shop ( ones that go around doing residential work ) and get a mogul socket from them if you cant order one

I just ordered a hood and it looked like that, so I got them to get me a replacement.

No, I didn't try it. I am pretty sure it would work, none of the wiring was damaged. I just was not sure what that ceramic around the socket was for. I was hoping it was just to prevent someone from touching a hot socket, but I see how it could be a BIG hazard now. I don't know much about electricity and I try not to assume much. That's why I asked!

Thanks for all of your quick responses.

I will pick a new one up at my local grow shop tomorrow. I am just bummed that I have to hold up progress until the morning.

If there is a menards near by they have them. I've seen them at lowes before but it's not on their website.

Google shopping> mogul socket. Bulb and wattage.

the ceramic is there for insulation. Grab some electrical tape and tape it up so there is no exposed metal. I would recommend getting a different socket but that one is salvageable.