Rewiring A Lamp Plug

At the top of the lamp hook the ends of the old and new cords together.

Rewiring a lamp plug.

New plugs should only be attached to new or undamaged cords. Properly wired plug and lamp socket. Check whether the cord is polarized. Wrap electrical tape around the connection.

To install a self clamping plug 1 cut off the cord at a right angle near the old plug or further up if there is cord damage. Try the old cord to the new. The prongs on the plug may have corroded and the switch may not operate correctly. Illustration by steve stankiewicz.

A zinc plated nipple about 8 inches 20 cm long light bulb lamp cord lamp base plug lampshade socket socket cap harp knurl washer and a rubber washer. How to wire a new plug safely. Step 1 overview diagram for rewiring a lamp. Gather the necessary materials for your lamp.

Replacing a plug and rewiring electronics. Tighten wires under screw heads and clip off any excess uninsulated conductor before you plug in lamp. Changing plugs for large appliances can be complicated so amateurs should change only lamp radio clock or other small appliance plugs. Always unplug a lamp before attempting any repairs.

Strip the ends of the new cord and twist the strands clockwise. Cut off the old plug with a wire cutter stripper. Head to your local hardware store or visit an online supplier. If it is the neutral wire will be indicated by ribbed insulation a white stripe white.

Each lamp cord is made of 2 wires stuck together. If the cord and plug fail either test rewire the lamp. Once it is unplugged take the lamp to a hardware store to determine what type of cord and plug will suit it best.