Pull Chain Lamp Socket Repair

Repair a chain switch on a lamp by removing and replacing the lamp socket and switch.

Pull chain lamp socket repair.

Plug in and test new chain. If only the last few inches of a pull chain has snapped off you can easily replace it with a chain extender. To install the. Pull chains are common switch types for table lamps but even high quality pull chains can sometimes snap off.

You can find several varieties of lamp socket switches. Make offer two nos ge brass pull chain light socket porcelain for lamp fixture 125v 250v lot of 85 antique lamp light parts socket cord plug pull chain bulb outlets 129 99. There s not a lot you need to fix the pull chain switch as it can be done with simply replacing the inner socket piece of the lamp socket. But if the entire chain snapped off at the base of the pull you ll need to replace the entire socket shell.

And if your lamp has a three way bulb be sure to buy a replacement socket of the same style. You control some by pushing a short shaft on the side of the switch others by turning a knob and still others with a pull chain. It comes as part of any new pull chain socket. The replacement will have a new switch included.

If your lamp is equipped with a standard 3 piece plastic socket which is the case with most bankers lamps sold today this inner socket piece from amazon should do the trick. These parts are standard. Don t worry about buying a new chain.