Squeeze the socket shell to remove it from the lamp base then cut the wires attached to the old switch.
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Hillman 5 pack antique brass metal lamp switch knob.
Be sure to press the safety switch down and cycle through the on settings while testing but do not touch the leads with your hands and use only 1 hand if possible to reduce the possibility of a fatal injury if an incident occurs.
Carefully strip about 1 2 an inch of insulation off of the wires then reconnect the wires to the new switch.
If you have a multimeter capable of testing an ac 120vrms signal you can check the voltage across the two lamp leads green squares.
To replace your lamp switch unplug the lamp and remove the light bulb and lamp shade.
Item 469801 model 54008.
Choose floor lamps with a dimmer to adjust the light just the way you want it from a little to a lot.
Consider a floor lamp with a foot pedal switch.
If your favorite lamp no longer comes on when you turn the switch or comes on and then goes off again you don t have to throw it out and buy a new one.
Look for features that make your life easier.
You can fix a lamp switch easily.
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