Squeeze the socket shell to remove it from the lamp base then cut the wires attached to the old switch.
Floor lamp switch wiring.
Taking the time to rewire an old floor lamp is easier than it may sound.
The main bulb threads into a standard socket with an integrated switch and the three peripheral bulbs are wired to a single switch usually located near the central socket.
Changing out bad foot switch for a floor lamp.
How to rewire an old floor lamp.
To replace your lamp switch unplug the lamp and remove the light bulb and lamp shade.
With a few simple steps you can breathe new life into your old lamp.
Wiring a vintage floor lamp switch.
There are 4 connections inside the cluster body.
In response to requests for a wiring diagram for a floor lamp with a mogul socket and 3 way switch we have prepared this rough sketch.
Carefully strip about 1 2 an inch of insulation off of the wires then reconnect the wires to the new switch.
You may have a favorite vintage floor lamp and cannot bare to part with it but it doesn t work anymore.
This is a wiring diagram for a vintage floor lamp with 4 bulbs one main bulb and 3 peripheral and usually smaller bulbs.