We found a replacement part at Loews for about $9 today. Apparently it is quite easy to change. They also have parts for converting other lamps to touch switching. Joyce Evans
I want to convert my touch lamp into a push button lamp who do I hook up the wires
The Lamp actually falls and breaks
james cook
Yes, if the device calls for it. My touch lamp at home specifically calls for a "type B" bulb... problem is... I can't find a bulb for it!
An incandescent lamp is not cool to the touch unless it is an extremely low wattage. Heat given off by incandescent lamps is one of the drawbacks of the lamp. Total overall efficiency is reduced by the wasted heat.
Take it to the Apple Store for repair or replacement.
Im currently trying to repair mine. Apparently a thyristor is the problem. I have a wall-o-brokenCircuitBoards and am trying to use thyristors from an lcd power supply but they seem to be dead, or the heat from the soldering gun is killing them before they even get a chance. I hope you fix yours. Heck, I hope I fix mine.
I am trying to get in touch with Wilhelmina Delco to invite her to speak to LAMP, a UT Continuing Ed program.
The touch lamp was invented in Freeport, New York, by Scott M. Kunen. He patented the touch lamp twice, and the most recent patent was issued on May 26, 1987.
I guess
It's a discharge lamp with a quartz envelope. I don't think there's really a way to repair it other than replace the lamp, IF that's the actual problem. Many other things can cause the lamp not to light, like a loose cover which deactivates a safety switch among other things.
£60