I have never rewired a lamp before in my life, but a crystal lamp with a very questionable cord and socket I paid $3 for at salvation army now has new life on my bedside table and is looking EXPENSIVE. Thank you for these instructions! It was easier than I thought!
@kutfromadifferentcloth1241 Жыл бұрын
I can't wait to do my lamps now!
@sophiefromboonton8 жыл бұрын
Wow, great instructional video, thank you!! I now feel I have the confidence to go ahead and rewire 2 vintage lamps I wanted to keep. You explained things so thoroughly and clearly.
@melodyford9464 Жыл бұрын
I just rewired two vintage swag lamps while watching this video! I have two more vintage lamps I've been hanging on to for years that need rewiring, but I was always too intimidated to do it. Now I can't wait to tackle those. Thank you!!
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel Жыл бұрын
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@dougway7186 Жыл бұрын
Following your instructions, I just rewired a lamp successfully! I'm very happy - I started looking for a lamp to replace it but I couldn't find what I was looking for. I am no handyman, but your instructions were clear enough for me to buy a make-a-lamp kit and keep the lamp I like so much. Thanks a lot!
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel Жыл бұрын
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@RobertGSolomon5 жыл бұрын
You were the only video who talks about the polarized plug tong and which one is hot and return (neutral). Thank you for that, exactly what I was searching for.
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel5 жыл бұрын
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@anniec39548 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your very helpful instructional vid! It was so thoroughly explained I didn't feel a need to look further for any unanswered questions. You left no stone unturned. Thanks for my new rewiring confidence! :-)
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel8 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful. We have more tips in our home improvement book amzn.com/B01MRGO8C5.
@annheatherton8 ай бұрын
I have 4 Stiffel lamps that fell in the Northridge earthquake in '94 that I have not used since. I think I feel confident enough to replace the parts completely so they will work again. They are no longer my style, but someone will enjoy them, I hope. Thanks for the clear and THOROUGH directions.
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel8 ай бұрын
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@oceans.and.deserts3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Ordering a new socket to repair my favorite lamp. Also repaired a loose wire on a vintage lamp which caused it to stop working. Made my day! Hope I can figure the wires apart as they run through a metal tube inside a glass lamp. Gulp.
@bedtimeblueprints8 жыл бұрын
super helpful and not too wordy, but explained everything with enough detail. I just changed a socket (not the cord) for the first time and did it by following you and pausing, replaying throughout the processs. Thanks!
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel8 жыл бұрын
+Leslie Gupta Glad it was helpful. We have more tips in our home improvement book www.amazon.com/dp/B013YR9UOC.
@Theculturerecruiter8 ай бұрын
This was SO helpful! I picked up a beautiful mid century rattan swag lamp and it needs to be ReWired. Im shocked how easy it is! Thank you!
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel8 ай бұрын
You're welcome. Check out some home improvement tips in our e-books www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B2KW1FQ9
@ellischernoff86035 жыл бұрын
Sometimes, it's difficult to fish the new cord up into the lamp. When I do a cord replacement, I use a wire, or cord, attached to the old ends that I draw down through the channel when removing the old cord. This makes it easier to draw the new cord from the bottom to the top.
@i.m.askance79963 жыл бұрын
Great tip!
@monelleny5 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Sometimes, the neutral wire has writing on it, instead of ribbing. If the lamp is an old one, it's fun to rewire with cloth-covered wire and a vintage-style plug.
@dlou32645 жыл бұрын
Such GOOD, THOROUGH instructions! You are a wonderful, calm teacher! Your video was excellent, making it so easy to see what you were doing and explaining. Thank You! I really appreciate this so much!
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel5 жыл бұрын
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@blt66849 жыл бұрын
VOILA !! I just re-wired my first (old) lamp thanks to these clear and easy to follow instructions - THANK YOU!!
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel9 жыл бұрын
Nono No Great! We have more tips on our weekly podcast itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fix-it-home-improvement/id880903087?mt=2
@danstheman333 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Especially nice making that point about the wiring polarity at the end! All instructional videos should be as clear, complete, and concise as this one!
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful We have more home improvement tips on our weekly podcast itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fix-it-home-improvement/id880903087?mt=2
@kathleenphillips64457 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Your presentation was easy to understand and to-the-point. No fluff or bad jokes, just the facts and that's what I want when I need to find out how to fix something. Very good.
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel7 жыл бұрын
Thanks, We have more tips on our weekly podcast castbox.fm/u/6389499.
@susanabaldwin8 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. I ended up only purchasing the socket because the cord in the wiring kit was white and did not go with the lamp. Your instructions were very helpful and now I get to enjoy my beautiful vintage lamp.
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel8 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful. We have more tips in our home improvement book www.amazon.com/dp/B01BK2K0JM?ref_=pe_2427780_160035660
@debraray72265 жыл бұрын
Just finished watching your video. You did an excellent job explaining how to rewire an old lamp. Thank you for the video!
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel5 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful. We have more home improvement tips on our weekly podcast castbox.fm/u/6389499.
@maryellentroy8 жыл бұрын
Very helpful! Remind your viewers to make sure the lamp shade bracket is installed prior to wiring. Voice of experience .;-)
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip!
@janetwestwood91943 жыл бұрын
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@rolandsalinas84268 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this! Got a vintage lamp from the 60's that I'm going to fix now!!
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel8 жыл бұрын
+Roland Salinas Great. Let me know how it goes. We have more tips in our home improvement book www.amazon.com/dp/B01BK2K0JM?ref_=pe_2427780_160035660
@AndroidSpirit5 жыл бұрын
You’re a godsend. Rewiring a new lamp with faulty wiring. Thank you so much
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel5 жыл бұрын
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@gaylahunt64656 жыл бұрын
Just rewired 2 milk glass lamps. I would have never done this on my own without your video. Thank you!
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel6 жыл бұрын
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@kakianaHI6 жыл бұрын
Thanks! One lamp down and two to go! You explained this so clearly!
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel6 жыл бұрын
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@kutfromadifferentcloth1241 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, you made it look so easy. Can't wait to give my lamps new life !
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel Жыл бұрын
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@MrsECramer6 жыл бұрын
Great video!!!! I've rewired several lamps now, and I love to watch this one to review. Best way to get a vintage look is to go vintage!
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel6 жыл бұрын
Thanks. We have more home improvement tips on our weekly podcast castbox.fm/u/6389499.
@EllenMHelms9 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! Very clear and understandable, especially for someone who's not done this before!
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel9 жыл бұрын
momblvr Thanks. Let me know how it goes. We have more tips on our weekly podcast itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fix-it-home-improvement/id880903087?mt=2
@charlottemcfall70087 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. I have two new lamps that had only one-way sockets. Now they have three-way sockets! I'm a cheap senior citizen and I'm so glad I didn't have to call an electrician for this.
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel7 жыл бұрын
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@ccdogpark4 жыл бұрын
If the on/off switch on an old lamp becomes an intermittent problem, you can sometimes salvage the lamp by buying a toggle switch at the local hardware box store. (I like to get the 3 prong switches because they stay in place and provide a much more secure connection .) Then you plug the lamp into the switch and always use the stand alone switch to turn the lamp on and off. This is MUCH easier than trying to rewire or repair the lamp. We currently have 2 lamps this worked for. We also used this solution for a set of string lights that didn't have an on/off switch for some crazy reason. WRZ 2020-04-10 Delaware County, PA
@nancyleekiwime8 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this, I just couldn't read the directions on the cord kit...Fabulous!!
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel8 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. We have more tips in our home improvement book amzn.com/B01MRGO8C5. Free download til 11-15-16!
@maryyoder33878 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the tutorial. I just rewired my first lamp!
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel8 жыл бұрын
+Mary Yoder Great. Happy it was helpful. We have more tips in our Home Improvement Book www.amazon.com/dp/B01BK2K0JM?ref_=pe_2427780_160035660.
@franmatola80759 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the tutorial. I just rewired my first antique lamp and it works!!
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel9 жыл бұрын
Fran Matola Great! We have more tips on our weekly podcast itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fix-it-home-improvement/id880903087?mt=2
@Insight-Corrupted Жыл бұрын
Thank You, I only do this every 10-20 years so reminding me which is the hot and neutral wire helps
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel Жыл бұрын
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@lovesron10 жыл бұрын
Thank you! With your help, I changed a lamp socket! Great tutorial!
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel10 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help
@geneticgenie1924 жыл бұрын
I feel so empowered now ! LOL Thanks for making it so obviously easy
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel4 жыл бұрын
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@831zapata9 жыл бұрын
Never new about why the wires were smooth and ribed thanks help a lot
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel9 жыл бұрын
831zapata Great. We have more tips on our weekly podcast itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fix-it-home-improvement/id880903087?mt=2
@murielperrier14433 жыл бұрын
absolutely nice video , thank you so much for all details and explanation.
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel3 жыл бұрын
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@indyhotdog76526 жыл бұрын
Very good video. Made the repair super easy. Thanks!
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel6 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. We have more home improvement tips on our weekly podcast castbox.fm/u/6389499.
@nikonrocksnancy4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!! You have some beautiful pottery!
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. That's my Mom's antiques. We have more home improvement tips on our weekly podcast itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fix-it-home-improvement/id880903087?mt=2
@robertahubert91558 жыл бұрын
thank you so much for such a detailed video. I was able to fix 2 things a light switch and a light socket thanks to you and saved myself $150.00 thank you and thank you KZbin
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel8 жыл бұрын
Great! We have more tips in our home improvement book www.amazon.com/dp/B01BK2K0JM?ref_=pe_2427780_160035660
@johnf89914 жыл бұрын
Excellent Tutorial - Thank you!
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel4 жыл бұрын
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@ItsFrankiesGal9 жыл бұрын
FANTASTIC video !! Everything I wanted to know and more ! Thank you kindly Sir !!
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel9 жыл бұрын
MaxiesGal You're welcome. We have more tips on our weekly podcast itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fix-it-home-improvement/id880903087?mt=2
@gaylahunt64656 жыл бұрын
Going to subscribe. I have 3 vintage lamps that need rewiring. You make it look so easy. Wish me luck!
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel6 жыл бұрын
Let me know how it goes. If you have any questions, just drop me a line. We have more home improvement tips on our weekly podcast castbox.fm/u/6389499.
@hunt4malikah374 жыл бұрын
THANKS SO MUCH!!!! This helped me perfectly after I opened a light kit with confusing af instructions
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel4 жыл бұрын
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@dinorasmorales67417 жыл бұрын
found the writing on cable. Lamp is antique and screws were both gold but next to them was a small silver and a small , what looked like bronce, and it worked. I did check after testing bulbs that socket was cool...well, not hot, and it looks good so far. Let me know what you think.
@minabird94743 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your advice. I successfully did it!
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful We have more home improvement tips on our weekly podcast itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fix-it-home-improvement/id880903087?mt=2
@ktg65069 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. You made it very easy to follow. I noticed you said it doesn't matter what wire goes to what screw. Is it safe not to use a "hot" and neutral wire?
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel9 жыл бұрын
+KT Greene Hi, are you talking about wiring a lamp or a single pole switch. On our lamp video I show that the hot wire, (the smooth wire) must go to the brass screw, and the ribbed wire needs to go to the silver wire. It needs to be polarized properly to be safe. The wire with the small slot is hot, the wide slot is neutral. If you are commenting on a single pole switch. You can connect the main wires to either screw terminal. Then connect the ground wire to the green screw. A single pole switch is just a break in the hot. Let me know if that answers the question.
@njw3409 жыл бұрын
Very helpful, I broke the switch to my lamp trying to kill a moth. I thought it would be too complicated/dangerous to do myself and having someone repair it would probably cost more then the lamp is worth. Your video is very thorough but simple enough for someone with no experience. With the kit and your video, fixing my lamp will be my weekend project.
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel9 жыл бұрын
Natashya Waring Great. Let me know how it goes.We have more tips on our weekly podcast itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fix-it-home-improvement/id880903087?mt=2
@blakkout868 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video. Thanks so much for sharing!
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel8 жыл бұрын
+Drew McNeill Thanks. We have more tips in our home improvement book www.amazon.com/dp/B013YR9UOC.
@janclark99876 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for this video. You saved me a boat load of money from having to hire an electrician to rewire my two antique lamps. I was able to do it for a fraction of the price it would have cost me to hire someone to do it for me, not to mention I did both lamps in about 15 minutes :)
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel6 жыл бұрын
Great! We have more tips on our weekly podcast castbox.fm/u/6389499.
@luluoregon10 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Perfect and easy to understand!
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel10 жыл бұрын
luluoregon Thank you. We have more tips on our weekly podcast www.stitcher.com/s?fid=49441&refid=stpr
@planethelp7 жыл бұрын
Very Helpful & Great Presentation. Thank You!
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel7 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. We have more tips in our home improvement book amzn.com/B01MRGO8C5
@Spammyguy7128 жыл бұрын
I was gonna call my Dad to help me...but you made it so easy! Thanx!
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel8 жыл бұрын
+Dean Webb Glad it helped. We have more tips in our home improvement book www.amazon.com/dp/B01BK2K0JM?ref_=pe_2427780_160035660
@dm91522 жыл бұрын
This was good. I'd like to see a video that goes into more detail for those of us who replace, rebuild and redesign lamps. Anyone know of a helpful site like that?
@scallihan126 жыл бұрын
I The socket on an old table lamp went bad. I turned to KZbin and found this excellent video on how to replace it. I needed to purchase only a cord and the 3-way socket (not the entire kit) and it was a snap to replace it.
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel6 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful. We have more home improvement tips on our weekly podcast castbox.fm/u/6389499.
@oyvonnee9 жыл бұрын
Thank you - very helpful. I have 2 lamps to repair.
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel9 жыл бұрын
Yvonne Estrada Great. Let me know how it goes. We have more tips on our weekly podcast itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fix-it-home-improvement/id880903087?mt=2
@lorihassion63842 жыл бұрын
Thank you! easy instructions!
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome We have more home improvement tips on our weekly podcast itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fix-it-home-improvement/id880903087?mt=2
@shellleasure92093 жыл бұрын
Very helpful 👍 Thank you!
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped We have more home improvement tips on our weekly podcast itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fix-it-home-improvement/id880903087?mt=2
@alehmanv1229 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tutorial! I just rewired an old lamp that was acting flakey. Took about 10 minutes. Then I read the directions that came with the lamp parts and oh boy, they were confusing. It would've taken a long time just to decipher them. Your video was great!
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel9 жыл бұрын
Andy Lehman You're welcome. We have more tips on our weekly podcast itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fix-it-home-improvement/id880903087?mt=2
@LindaLafaux08249 жыл бұрын
Thank you! This was very helpful!
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel9 жыл бұрын
Linda Lafaux You're welcome. We have more tips on our weekly podcast itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fix-it-home-improvement/id880903087?mt=2
@annafaber40489 жыл бұрын
Thank you! So helpful!
@auntnatalie5 жыл бұрын
I learned somethings Thank you. I was so excited to see that you had a multi-part lamp. My lamp is also glass and brass with several parts. When I took out the cord all the parts came apart. Yours all stayed together. I can't tightened it enough so that it is rigid again! The nut at the bottom I cant get my fingers up to it to turn it. On top the nut turns down just so far and then only turns itself AND the pole!! How come your pieces dont come a part?
@icare4you1238 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this. It's looks easy but I'll have to go back and watch the neutral/hot part. You had me until we got to that.
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel8 жыл бұрын
+icare4you123 Hi, the wire that goes to the narrow plug is hot, the smooth wire. This wire is connected to the brass screw. The neutral wire is the wide plug, it is ribbed. This wire is connected to the silver screw. Let me know if this helps.
@camillen39597 жыл бұрын
Great video - thanks so much!
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel7 жыл бұрын
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@digbave7 жыл бұрын
Nice tutorial, thank you!
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel7 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. We have more tips in our home improvement book amzn.com/B01MRGO8C5.
@patriciabaker3327 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Just bought an antique lamp with 2 downward facing sockets, with pull chains. One chain missing. Any videos on that style? Thanks.
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel7 жыл бұрын
Hi, I don't have a video on it. Do your sockets attach from the side or at the end of the socket?
@mckenzieglassworks9 жыл бұрын
Hello. This is so helpful, but I can't get the harp off of an antique lamp. There are no 'braces' that hold it in place. Is there another way to do this, or do I need an entire replacement?
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel9 жыл бұрын
Michelle Alberigi McKenzie Hi, can you send me a picture? fixitpodcast@gmail.com
@mckenzieglassworks9 жыл бұрын
I will. Thanks so much!
@JH-zc8xe5 жыл бұрын
Thanks great tutorial.
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel5 жыл бұрын
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@pierrelavalleemorissette96858 жыл бұрын
thanks, you just saved a beautifull lamp from trash. 🌹
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel8 жыл бұрын
+Pierre Lavallée Morissette Glad it was helpful. We have more tips in our home improvement book www.amazon.com/dp/B013YR9UOC.
@JeffreyPaulBeauty8 жыл бұрын
thank you for the video.. here in los angeles.. they want to charge 45$ to do this.... i just saved a lot of money.. i had 4 lamps to redo...xooxox
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel8 жыл бұрын
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@myplaylist70074 ай бұрын
Great tutorial ty.
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel4 ай бұрын
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@davidembree63174 жыл бұрын
OUTSTANDING!!!!
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel4 жыл бұрын
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@tresbrown91754 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@marlownancy67418 жыл бұрын
thank you i just finished two swag 60s lamps 😄
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel8 жыл бұрын
+Marlow Nancy Glad it was helpful. We have more tips in our home improvement book www.amazon.com/dp/B01BK2K0JM?ref_=pe_2427780_160035660
@colvin12249 жыл бұрын
Super useful!
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel9 жыл бұрын
Michael Colvin Thanks. We have more tips on our weekly podcast itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fix-it-home-improvement/id880903087?mt=2
@glowup4153 Жыл бұрын
We have a lamp from the early 60’s that have a low wattage light in the body to use as a night light. How can we replace that night light socket and main light socket? I’ve never seen this lamp on because I won’t let my husband plug it in and turn it one. A part of the lamp wire has been taped up and I’m afraid it may short something. Thank you.
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel Жыл бұрын
Hi, you can send a picture to fixitpodcast@gmail.com
@ErinGibsonIN8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the help!
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel8 жыл бұрын
+Erin Gibson You're welcome. We have more tips in our home improvement book www.amazon.com/dp/B013YR9UOC.
@ktg65069 жыл бұрын
Sorry about the confusion... I watched your video again, and you did talk about the hot wire. My situation is -- I am rewiring an old floor lamp. I ordered the some cloth covered wire with a plug online. When I received it, I realized that the plug was not polarized. the guy that I bought it from said not to worry and to just attach either wire to either screw... Could that be right?
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel9 жыл бұрын
+KT Greene No, you want it to be polarized for safety. If you have it wired in reverse, the socket will be live. The bulb will turn on and off, but the metal of the socket has the potential for a shock hazard. You want a polarized plug, a wide and a narrow blade or a 3 prong, so it is oriented properly.
@monelleny5 жыл бұрын
I just asked my electrician about that, and he said no, it is absolutely not all right, and that he wished hardware stores would stop giving electrical advice. If one of your wires does not have ribbing to indicate that it's neutral, it might have writing on it. If you're not sure which is which, please find out before wiring!
@spqr7015 жыл бұрын
Should we be paying attention to electrical ratings when doing this? For example, the socket I just bought says that "This lamp socket has an electrical rating of 250VAC and 250W, is UL Listed and can only be used with #18 stranded copper wire."
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel5 жыл бұрын
Hi, if you are using a standard lamp cord set. Lamp wire with a plug connected. It is usually 16 or 18 gauge wire. If you have a standard socket either will be fine, especially if you are using an LED or CFL bulb. 18 gauge is rated up to 10 amps. 16 gauge is rated up to 13 amps, for lamp cord. But for safety I would always follow the manufacturers recommendation. We have more home improvement tips on our weekly podcast castbox.fm/u/6389499.
@robertg90018 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video,..i have to do this on 2 lamps : )
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel8 жыл бұрын
+Robert G Let me know how it goes. We have more tips in our home improvement book www.amazon.com/dp/B013YR9UOC.
@toryhorsman50483 жыл бұрын
Is there a reason why you didn't use the old sockets?
@colleenverdon6315 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel Жыл бұрын
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@michelleschermerhorn8872 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!!
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel2 жыл бұрын
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@rockn16778 жыл бұрын
I want to replace a socket in an old lamp and there's no ribbed or rough side of the insulation to indicate which is neutral and which is hot and yes, I do see that on my extention cords but not on this lamp. Does it still matter which wire goes to the gold screw and which one goes to the silver screw? Thanks.
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel8 жыл бұрын
+Rock N Hi, yes, if you wire it in reverse, the socket will be live even when you turn off the switch. You can use a multimeter and test for continuity. The plug should have a wide blade and a narrow blade. The narrow blade is Hot. Test from the narrow blade to the end of the wires. Find the one that tests for continuity and you found the hot wire. This goes to the brass screw. You want to wire correctly to prevent a shock hazard. Let me know if this helps.
@rockn16778 жыл бұрын
FIX IT Home Improvement Channel I did get my lamp fixed and everything is working fine. Can't say if I wired it correctly cause I didn't have a multimeter and haven't bought one but I also had to replace the plug along with the socket. I will just say this, I've never ever stuck my hand in a socket and have always changed the bulb with my hand on the very end of it, so other than that, for the time being, is there any other concern if it is wired wrong? Fore now I just unplug it for extra measure, thank you.
@monelleny5 жыл бұрын
Yes, it matters a lot. If the neutral has no ribbing on it, it might have writing. Please find out if you don't know which wire is which.
@dinorasmorales67417 жыл бұрын
ok. will try that. Thank you
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel7 жыл бұрын
Let me know how it goes.
@tysoncazier7 жыл бұрын
Instead of buying a lamp socket replacement kit (around $14) I would like to buy a second lamp from a thrift store and use its components as the replacement parts for my current lamp. Is there a safety hazard to using the components of a used lamp (in good condition) for this kind of a project, especially where the wires are reconnected?
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel7 жыл бұрын
Hi, no problem as long as the parts are in good shape. Here is an episode of our podcast where we give some lamp repair tips castbox.fm/u/5875562
@BadKittyNoMilk8 жыл бұрын
I just went to Lows and a man in the lighting department gave me the hardware to rewire an old lamp I Iove. He gave me 3 parts. 1. The lamp wire 2. The cocket for the bulb and 3. The plug. So im watching your video. My plug is different than yours. Both sides are the same size. Neither side is wider or smaler than the other. Question. Will the wiring matter with the nutral and the hot sides being the same in size. I cant tell the difference which is hot or nutral The man at Lows didnt explain and the instructions are unclear. Thank you for sharing. = )
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel8 жыл бұрын
+Live and Let Live Hi, I would only wire it with a polarized plug. One plug narrow, one plug wide. If it is wired or plugged in reverse, you have a shock hazard. The light bulb will turn on and off, but the socket will be live when you take out the bulb.
@dinorasmorales67417 жыл бұрын
i have followed all steps and everything is in place but new cable is smooth on both sides...how do I wire it correctly when this happens? wires on top look the same too.
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel7 жыл бұрын
Hi, use a multimeter on the OHM setting. Touch one probe on the narrow slot on the plug and find the wire that shows continuity. If you don't have a multimeter, run down to your local hardware store and they should be able to test it for you and mark the hot wire. You can also look at the wire. Some will have writing on one side. Follow that as a guide from the narrow slot. That is the hot side going to the brass screw.
@hkymn6810 жыл бұрын
I just changed the socket on a lamp and it doesnt work. I did the bumpy wire to the silver screw. When I plug in the lamp it makes a pop and blows the fuse at the box. What could be the issue? Faulty socket or bad wiring?
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel10 жыл бұрын
***** Hi, I would check the socket and see if you can see a burn spot where wire is touching metal. Did you replace the cardboard cover over the wires? Make sure the wires are under the screw terminals. Stranded wire can spread out and touch metal. Let me know if that helps.
@hkymn6810 жыл бұрын
FIX IT Home Improvement Channel still no luck. no burn marks, just a pop and blown fuse when i turn the lamp on. i have the bumpy wire under the silver screw, there are no wires exposed on either screw. could my wiring be faulty, or reversed? bad socket?
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel10 жыл бұрын
Hi, Smooth wire goes to the brass, ribbed to the silver. The plug should be polarized, a narrow and wide blade. Make sure the cardboard insulator is covering the screws. If all that is correct and you still have a problem, I would buy the kit that has a new cord and socket and replace the whole thing. It is goof proof. Let me know how it goes.
@DougHinVA7 жыл бұрын
I have a lamp from the 1950s with 2 sockets, each with a pull-switch chain. After I replaced the cord, neither switch will light a bulb... This lamp has a 'loop' for connecting a small bare wire section to one socket and the second socket attaches to the cord ends. I was careful to make sure the smooth (hot) wire attaches to brass terminals and the ridged (neutral) wire attaches to the silvery/aluminum terminal. But neither one works to light a bulb. The old plug is a 2 part one that screws together with a hot or neutral wire that is screwed in place to each prong. I wanted to keep the old 1950s look to the lamp since it was hand made by a family member. Ideas ?
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel7 жыл бұрын
Hi, can you send a picture to fixitpodcast@gmail.com.
@DougHinVA7 жыл бұрын
I figured out the obvious problem... the switches and cord were original from the mid 1950s, when my brother made the lamp. So I bought 2 new sockets and replaced both sockets. All is well !
@kat94467 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for your video! Does this work for 3-way lighting, too? I've subscribed.
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel7 жыл бұрын
Hi, for a 3 way bulb, you would use a 3 way bulb socket. Hot wire to brass, neutral wire to the silver screw. We have more tips in our home improvement book amzn.com/B01MRGO8C5.
@oceans.and.deserts3 жыл бұрын
Late reply but that's why I need to replace the socket on a 2.5 year old pricey lamp! The new 3 way switches wear out too quickly and I never buy 3 way bulbs. I saw them on Amazon but am going with a single switch. Will probably replace the matching nightstand lamp if I figure this one out. There's very little wire to work with as it's just set into the original socket (no screws) so hoping I have enough wire to actually wrap them around the screws on the new one.
@kvdgadj3 жыл бұрын
What the light bulb watts. 60 to 100 is good.
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel3 жыл бұрын
Hi, it depends on your lamp and socket. Check to see if the manufacturer has a watt rating listed on the socket, if not 60 watt is generally the rule of thumb for sockets. LED bulbs with the same lumens of a 60 watt incandescent will be cooler, so you can go into a brighter bulb with an LED. We have more home improvement tips on our weekly podcast itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fix-it-home-improvement/id880903087?mt=2
@ktg65069 жыл бұрын
Oh great. Now I feel like I'm in over my head. I've got a brown wire and a blue wire...does it matter which one goes to which screw? both wires are copper. but they are thinner than the original lamp wire.
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel9 жыл бұрын
+KT Greene Hi, on the plug, is there a wide blade and a narrow blade?
@ktg65069 жыл бұрын
+FIX IT Home Improvement Channel no there isn't I'll have to go get a new plug. still wondering if the wire will be ok. And which one to screw into which terminal on the socket
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel9 жыл бұрын
Hi, I would rather have an updated polarized blade. You can pick one up at any hardware store. Safe against shock and fire hazard.
@ktg65069 жыл бұрын
Hi again, Thanks for the reply...Yes that is what I'm planning on doing. I'm still wondering about the wire, (which one is hot etc...) Can you help help? Would it help if i sent a photo? Thank you so much :)
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel9 жыл бұрын
Happy to help. Drop me a line with a pic and I will walk you through it.
@Warrogue14 жыл бұрын
I would. have liked to have seen a close up of how you attached the ends of the wires to the socket. The light was not good and it was too far away to really see what you were doing. I am confused. I do not want not do anything that would be unsafe.
@BadKittyNoMilk8 жыл бұрын
I may need to go back to exchange it then. thank you
@AngieU274 жыл бұрын
Good information but you’re going too fast.
@alisar8 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!!
@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel8 жыл бұрын
You're welcome.Thanks.We have more tips in our home improvement book www.amazon.com/dp/B01BK2K0JM?ref_=pe_2427780_160035660