How to Replace a Lamp Socket

Items I used in this video:
Lamp Socket: amzn.to/2TcrT8t
3 way Lamp Socket: amzn.to/3gtjSKL
LED bulbs: amzn.to/3ediVDO
Wire Strippers: amzn.to/2CNOIZ4
Insulated Screwdrivers: amzn.to/2TcrXVL
In this one, I show you how to repair a broken table lamp.

[@fixitwithzim]

Lamp Socket: amzn.to/2TcrT8t
3 way Lamp Socket: amzn.to/3gtjSKL
LED bulbs: amzn.to/3ediVDO
Wire Strippers: amzn.to/2CNOIZ4
Insulated Screwdrivers: amzn.to/2TcrXVL

[@anikareed5548]

I legitimately NEVER leave comments, but this tutorial was incredibly helpful! thank you for providing all the tools I needed to try something I'd never tackled before

[@fixitwithzim]

Thank you!! Sorry for the late reply!

[@shennhollsten3858]

So helpful! Was able to fix a lamp that I wanted to keep and not have to buy a new one!

[@jennellelebeau3395]

I was looking everywhere for this info! It looked like you needed a wrench but no wrench fits in there. Thank you so much for this video! I was able to switch my broken lamp socket out

[@toonybrain]

Great job with this video. Very clear, orderly, and helpful. I appreciate it.
Now I’ve got to go replace my lamp socket...

[@fixitwithzim]

Thank you...good luck with the repair!

[@kaylaglauber8063]

Awesome video I’ve watched a ton of RUclips fix it guys and you are the best I’ve seen

[@fixitwithzim]

Thank you! Glad the video helped you out!

[@tenawitman5191]

Thank you very helpful

[@StuffUCanMake]

This is an excellent tutorial.

[@fixitwithzim]

Thank you...Appreciate it. I checked out your channel, nice content!

[@mermaidalaina140]

Thanks. Worked perfect!

[@fixitwithzim]

You’re welcome!! Happy to hear that!

[@leonora702148]

Thank you

[@fixitwithzim]

You’re welcome!

[@CarolNolan3000]

As of 04/19/2021, the lamp socket is currently unavailable. Good video!

[@fixitwithzim]

Just noticed that, I'm looking for an alternative. Thank you for the heads up.

[@georgebaron26]

Great video, thanks!
BTW, what would happen if the neutral and hot wires were reversed?

[@fixitwithzim]

George Baron Good question! Normally, the hot comes through the small center contact in the socket base, the hot is also ran through the socket switch. If the hot and neutral are reversed, the hot will now enter through the threaded portion of the socket and not be switched (switch would then be controlling the neutral). This greatly increases the risk of shock hazard. The bulb will still however work as it normally would.

[@georgebaron26]

Thanks!

[@lostinks]

Hi. I have a 3-way floor lamp that I want to make into a 3-WAY that burns 250 watts bulbs. Can you please tell me exactly what I need to buy? I need to buy online and can't make heads or tails what I need.

[@kvdgadj]

What is the watt of the socket?

[@fixitwithzim]

Check the link in the description. It should tell you.

[@mom42boys]

What if the base of the socket won't unscrew from neck of the lamp? I have two lamps that seem like it is glued, not twisted on. I am SO frustrated!!

[@fixitwithzim]

Get a pair of channel locks on it and twist back and forth. That should break it loose

[@mmz12]

I'm having this issue too.. I've got the socket off no problem. But the goofy little base that holds the socket/threads onto the lamp does noooot come off. Have the replacement part and looking at it, its just threaded. But trying to unscrew the part that's on there.. ugh..

[@mom42boys]

@@mmz12 I wound up using locking pliers to get the sockets on my two lamps apart. I put a rag around them first to not mar the surface and then used the locking pliers to be able really grasp one side. It took some doing but I got both apart and both lamps now work. 😊

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