Hi, for xmas I got two bed lamps. I put 3 way bulbs in them. They didnt work only on and off. I suppose its the switch in the lamp. Do they sell replacements for lamps and is it very basic to replace them? Has anyone here done this?
Thanks
Hi, for xmas I got two bed lamps. I put 3 way bulbs in them. They didnt work only on and off. I suppose its the switch in the lamp. Do they sell replacements for lamps and is it very basic to replace them? Has anyone here done this?
Thanks
I'm going to guess that you need a different socket as well as switch.
Done it many times. A simple task.
Observe polarity and all safety precautions
TJH
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I have not done the modification but the 3 way light bulbs require a special bulb socket and it usually comes with the switch built in. It should not be any more difficult than changing out a regular lamp socket because the 3 way mechanism is in the socket along with the switch. All you have to do is hook up the two wires to the socket and it does the rest as you twist the switch.
Like Tyler wrote, observe the polarity.
David B
I'll pile on...you do need to replace the lamp receptacle with a three-way unit, but it's an easy job to do and the parts are readily available.
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From a safety standpoint, be careful if the original lamp had a socket with a low maximum wattage bulb (say 60 watts) and a close-fitting lampshade.
Installing a 3-way bulb (50 / 100 / 150 watts) socket and bulb would generate more heat and potentially be a fire hazard. Having your lampshade melt would probably be a bad idea.
Excellent point, Mike. Thanks for the reminder!
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