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The light socket normally connects to the wire by means of two screws which when screwed in will press the wire down onto a copper contact plate. Strip about an inch, possibly two inches of insulation off the end of your new wire, connect it to the socket, thread it through the lamp (every lamp has its own particular structure, but there is always some kind of hollow space through which a wire can be pulled) and behold, you have rewired your lamp.
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∙ 12y agoBuying an old lamp at a flea market, garage sale or antique store is fun. If the lamp does not work because of faulty, broken or missing wiring, do not despair or walk away from a bargain. Perhaps you can get a discount from the buyer. Just tell the seller you "could use it as a nick-nack."
If a favorite lamp stops working because of worn or broken wiring, you do not need to throw it away. Re-wire the lamp and have a functional piece of furniture just like new. Antique lamps can be rewired with minimal effort.
At the local DIY store, purchase a new lamp cord, and if needed, a new socket with or without a harp for lampshades. For antique or older lamps, take the old one with you to see if a new socket will work with the existing harp assembly. It should, as lightbulb sizes have not changed much over the years.
Remove the harp and the socket assembly. Remove the wiring from the socket with a screwdriver and needle nose pliers. Thread the new wire through the lamp and split the wire into two wires for about 3 inches. Tie a gentle knot in the cords to prevent the cord pulling out. Attach the wires, hot to the brass screw and neutral to the silver. Attach the socket assembly and the harp. Insert a light bulb and turn the lamp on.
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Where can one find out how to rewire a standard lamp?
eHow is a great resource for topics like this, with articles like "How to Re-Wire a Lamp," "How to Rewire a Lamp with a Rotary Switch," "How to Rewire an Old Lamp," and "How to Wire a Floor Lamp."
How do you rewire a 220v lamp for 120v?
If your trying to plug in a 110 Volt lamp into 240 volt outlet the answer is simple. You must buy a step down transformer, or your lamp will burn out.
Can you rewire a 240v lamp light fitting or small appliance to 110v and if so how?
Yes, you need a transformer
Can I use 18 AWG speaker wire to rewire a lamp?
No! Most lamp cords are made with 18 guage wire, some speaker wire is made with 18 guage wire too but the insualtion of the wire is very different. Both wires have insulation for their intended uses. Supplying a lamp with line voltage and supplying a speaker with low voltage are very different. The speaker wire is not meant to carry line voltage and may overheat and or melt.
How do you rewire a pull chain lamp after you replace the chain?
you go to b&q and ask for a insulating themodod and take out the insructions and it will give you more info eve x
What happens if you rewire a lamp to active ground vs active neutral?
Nothing bad will happen with a simple lamp; it doesn't really care which way electricity is flowing through it. For more advanced electronics, changing poles could have other adverse effects. Note that this refers to the lamp alone. Also make sure the armature you are placing the lamp inside does not give you surprises from connecting your active ground to things you don't want it to.
How do you rewire UK lamps to work in Canada?
you need a transformer (instead of rewiring) from 220v to 110v The above answer will work but it is not correct. All lighting fixtures installed in Canada have to be CSA certified. If you really like the design of the lamp then you could consider rewiring it with certified CSA components You can buy replacement lamp parts at any DIY outlet. Change out the lamp cord and plug end along with the lamp (bulb) holder and you will have a certified fixture.
Can I rewire a standard two prong lamp plug so that I can use it as a ceiling lamp?
No problem. But watch the wattage on the bulbs. The heat is going to go the opposite direction. And the lamp is ment to be in the opposite stress position so that it could be much less stable than when sitting. But wiring wise it is the same, just wire the two wires in the ceiling to the two on the lamp. And there may be issues with code requirements. Overall it is better to be safe than sorry and use a lamp designed for the ceiling.
How do you rewire a 3 bulb floor lamp with chain pull switch?
the best way is to replace the switch assembly with a pull chain one; this is tricky to feed the wire through if it is a solid tube; if not it should be pretty easy; but you will have to solder it
How do you rewire a speaker?
Rewiring is easy
How do you rewire a crown vic?
which model?
Can you replace a 110V hospital bed motor with 220V motor?
Yes, if you rewire the bed and rewire the plug on the wall to 220 volts.
