How Do You Rewire An Old Floor Lamp?
You may have a favorite vintage floor lamp and cannot bare to part with it, but it doesn’t work anymore. Taking the time to rewire an old floor lamp is easier than it may sound. With a few simple steps you can breathe new life into your old lamp. Here is how to rewire your old floor lamp. Identify the wire setup and socket configuration. Take note if there are two lights or one and where the wire runs for them. This information will be critical when you get to the home improvement store. Also measure the length of the wire. Make sure you have enough extra length for the plug end. Draw a picture of your setup and take your measurements and drawing to your local home center store. Most Home Depot and Lowe’s stores have a lighting expert that can help with your wire replacement selection. Select a whole new replacement wire setup for your lamp, including new sockets and switches. For an older lamp it is difficult to know exactly where the electrical problem might be, so it’s better just t
