Several sizes of in line cord switches are available at hardware stores home centers and lamp specialty stores. This is a wiring diagram for a vintage floor lamp with 4 bulbs one main bulb and 3 peripheral and usually smaller bulbs.
Wiring A 2 Way Switch
Lamp cord wiring diagram. On new lamps if the socket is not working it is a simple fix to. Table lamps or floor lamps often have two or more bulb sockets and rewiring these offers some different challenges than wiring a single bulb lampnot only is there the main plug in lamp cord feeding up through the base of lamp but somewhere within the body of the lamp this main cord is connected to secondary cords running to each of the sockets. Itll have ribbing a sharp ridge or printing on it. Always unplug a lamp before attempting any repairs. 18f x 18f 1. Once it is unplugged take the lamp to a hardware store to determine what type of cord and plug will suit it best.
This wire features copper conductors and has a 300 volt maximum capacity. In some situations it is desirable to install an in line switch to control a device such as a desk lamp or an under counter light allowing the device to be turned on and off without having to pull the plug in and out of the outlet. Wiring a lamp is an easy do it yourself project. To learn proper wiring techniques in the next few lessons well be making two mini practice lamp cord sets. Before ordering the items you need listed below i recommend having a look at the lamp projects i link to in lessons 7 8 because if you choose to make one of them you may be able to use some of the parts youll need for those in this. Practice cord set 2.
Lamp cord lamp wire and lamp plugs 113 lamp switches dimmers motion detectors and controls 74 clusters cluster sockets 28 cord bushings pull chain insulators socket adapters 72 lamp making parts and lamp making kits 43 lamp sockets light sockets 365 fitter size base diameter 18 ip slip 1 thread size. Practice cord set 1. A flat cord will take a clamp style flat cord plug. Wiring a vintage floor lamp switch. White 182 lamp the southwire company 100 ft. The neutral line on the lamp cord is the one thats odd.
Made with premium grade pvc insulationjacket. One that has a normal prong and a wide one. In line cord switches also vary slightly in design. This article gives step by step instructions on the simplest method of wiring an in line switch on a lamp cord. Wiring a new plug isnt difficult but its important to get the hot and neutral wires connected to the proper prongs. The southwire company 100 ft.
If the cord is translucent the neutral is silver. Consult the instruction sheet before installation. Electrical cord may be flat or round. The main bulb threads into a standard socket with an integrated switch. White 182 lamp wire is designed to be used inside of your home in temperatures as low as 20c and up to 105c. The lamp cord is connected directly to these terminals observing the polarity described at the top of this page.
A round cord will require a two prong round cord plug. Look at the tiny printing on the cord to determine which size switch you need spt 1 or spt 2. Replacing the socket cord and plug on a lamp is an easy do it yourself project.
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