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June 18, 2014 at 6:04 am #611704
pelicansParticipantI’ve searched the Reader Recommendations for current info on someone to do small lamp repairs, but no luck. Would prefer a West Seattle business, but anything relatively close will do. I have an almost new french wired PB lamp that was picked up by the finial and dropped about 6 inches. No damage is apparent, but it no longer lights. Also, I occasionally have vintage lamps that need reliable, safe rewiring.
June 18, 2014 at 7:19 am #809792
DianaParticipantThere is a gentleman at TrueValue Hardware in the Junction who can do this for you. I’m sorry I don’t recall his name but if you stop in or give them a call they can direct you. He’s the best and can work on vintage pieces as well as modern.
June 18, 2014 at 4:02 pm #809793
localgirlParticipantTry Brian Wicks 206-261-2638. He works with lights and old lamps.
June 18, 2014 at 4:05 pm #809794
localgirlParticipantTry Brian Wicks 206-261-2638. He works with lights and old lamps.
June 19, 2014 at 12:04 am #809795
CMParticipantLamps are pretty easy to do, and the parts are readily available. If the above suggestions don’t get you what you need I can help and show you how.
June 21, 2014 at 4:37 am #809796
pelicansParticipantThank you, all. I’ll check out those sources. CM, thank you for the offer- if they don’t work out will post again to contact you.
July 19, 2014 at 1:48 pm #809797
nomotheteParticipantI occasionally make lamps and found this place for parts a while back. http://www.txlampparts.net/
July 19, 2014 at 5:29 pm #809798
pelicansParticipantNomothete, Thanks, that’s a neat site. I may get brave enough to try making one myself but also saw some good replacement parts.
July 19, 2014 at 7:52 pm #809799
The Velvet BulldogParticipantThanks for asking this question pelicans. I have an original 1970’s lava lamp that seems to have shorted out and I’m assuming needs rewiring. I’m guessing this would be the same
Method used for regular lamps?
July 19, 2014 at 7:55 pm #809800
CMParticipantTVB, they’re the same inside. If you can’t figure it out, you can always take it to the White Center McClendon’s and they’ll show you what you need.
July 19, 2014 at 8:00 pm #809801
CMParticipantOh, and if any of you try it yourself, there’s one very important thing to remember. The neutral wire needs to be the one connected to the outside of the light bulb holder. The hot wire goes to the “button” in the bottom of the socket that the tip of the bulb touches. Check this with a cheap continuity checker.
On the plug, neutral is the wide prong, hot is the narrow one.
If this doesn’t make sense, find someone (even me) to show you. Otherwise, you can get electrocuted. Please don’t do that!
July 19, 2014 at 8:42 pm #809802
pelicansParticipantCM, I’m still on the lookout for the right chandelier/hanging light for a dining area and if I find one that needs rewiring would like to contact you. The nice man at TVH-Paul, helped me with my lamp (at no charge), but doesn’t do complicated ones with twists and turns.
TVB, good luck with your lava lamp!
July 20, 2014 at 12:20 am #809803
miwsParticipantTVB, if you don’t get your Lava Lamp issue resolved in the next few days, or so, we can chat about it in about ten days or so, when we get together for some key issue.
I’ve done some simple lamp rewiring before, (many years ago, though) with only one explosion. (Well, okay, just a little “pop” at the socket, and maybe a tripped breaker).
I could take a look at it, and let you know if I feel confident enough to do it, or advise.
Mike
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