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Lamp Repair Parts - The Essentials - 2

...There are three styles relating to the switch - the knob that turns, the push button switch, and the pull chain. There are no advantageous to any, it's all about preference.

If you need to replace the socket first you must disassemble the old socket so that you can disconnect it from the electrical cord. This is same process you would use to change a cord.

The top of the socket and the base are inter connected by corrugations located at the perimeter. Squeeze or press the upper section of the socket near the corrugations while at the same time pulling. This will open up the socket and expose the screws which hold the cord wire in position.

Loosen the screws to remove the wires. Then untie the underwriters knot in the wire. Loosen the set screw on the socket and then unscrew it from the conduit. This will remove the socket base. You need to be careful because once you loosen the set screws and begin to unscrew the base of the socket the main connecting device that holds the whole lamp together is now loose.

Installing the new socket is simply a matter of reversing the entire process you did to uninstall the old socket. Now is the perfect time to change the cord too. Perhaps it's showing some signs of wear, maybe the plug needs to be upgraded, or perhaps you'd prefer a different color cord. Replace with a press and lock plug. They are well insulated, easy to attach, and very inexpensive.

Now that you know all about lamp repair parts, you are ready to get down to actually buying the part or accessory that you are needing for your lamp. You will find that with so many to choose from, you need to be sure that you take color and style into consideration while you are choosing and shopping.

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