How to rewire a lamp six easy steps and useful tips

Table lamps or floor lamps often have two or more bulb sockets, and rewiring these offers some different challenges than wiring a single-bulb lamp.. Now do the same for the smooth half of the lamp wire (the hot wire), connecting it to the copper-colored screw terminal on the socket. Repeat this process for the other lamp socket. Step 5.. Each lamp cord is made of 2 wires stuck together: one with smooth insulation and one with ribbed insulation. Take note of each one for later on. If you purchase a flat cord, use a clamp-style wire plug. For round wires, use a two-pronged wire plug. Swap a metal lamp base for a pretty piece of wood if you want a smaller table lamp.

Wrap the wire with ribbed insulation clockwise around the silver "neutral" terminal screw. Tighten screw. If using a shell-type socket, press cover securely into socket's base. Choosing the Correct Size Lamp Shade & Harp (Shade Holder) Generally, the height of a lamp shade should be the same or slightly shorter than the height of the lamp body.. Split the top 2 inches of the cord jacket off the new cord. Strip 1/2-inch of insulation off the wire ends and form the exposed wire ends into loops. One wire end is "hot," and the other wire - which is ridged - is considered "neutral." Screw in the new socket and tie an underwriter's knot between the socket and cap.