Fixing pull string Basement lights
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The Garden Frog with C Renee on Jan 23, 2014It will probably be easier and more cost effective to go buy another one at your local home or hardware store. You may even want to look into putting a switch in if you can to avoid this. There are kits in the lamp/light aisle to put switches on light fixtures. I have hubby do it on any sconce or light fixture I cannot put in a wall switch. The switches cost about $3+ and have instructions. Usually they are push button switch but you can find string light switch tooHelpful Reply
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KATHLEEN QUINLAN on Jan 23, 2014This is a light mounted to the rafters on the ceiling that is not finished in that room,,,I would rather fix the current one, I do not have a husband and this light is not on a wall. :)Helpful Reply
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KATHLEEN QUINLAN on Jan 23, 2014Not when it comes to electrical..So I take it the string cannot be replaced?Helpful Reply
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Castlevisions, Inc. on Jan 24, 2014Replaced the string with about 2 or 3 foot of chain, the same size of short chain that is in the fixture, someone at your local hardware store can find the correct size chain for less than $2Helpful Reply
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KATHLEEN QUINLAN on Jan 24, 2014There is a place to attach it? It's a hole now.Helpful Reply
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Katie Pepin on Jan 25, 2014I had one of those. after you fix it. I would suggest avoiding the pull string. Meaning, fix it, add one of those remote control off/on sockets, pull it on one last time, use the remote that you can place in a better location. What do you think? Good luck with what you decide and keep us posted. Something like this.... never pull the string again.... :) http://www.hardwareonlinestore.com/electrical-supplies/sockets-lampholders/consumer-sockets-holders/remote-and-socket-set-detail?gclid=CNKv56O8mbwCFW3xOgodvn0ArwHelpful Reply
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Pete Wells on Jan 25, 2014You'll need a new fixture, less than $5...but, is the light stuck on....or off? if it's stuck on, just buy one of the inserts with pull chain....the kind with a light socket on the bottom and 2 outlets on the sides...if it's stuck off, you should replace the whole fixture...you'll have to cut off the power, remove the 2 screws holding the fixture, detach the 2 wires from the bottom of the fixture, reattach them to the new one....white wire to silver screw, black (Hot) wire to brass screw....Helpful Reply
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Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com on Jan 25, 2014Renee has the right idea, cheaper to change the fixture. Do not use chain as someone suggested. Although there is a chain coming out of the fixture, it is changed to string for a reason. Should the chain inside the fixture come loose inside it risks coming into contact with the electrical power that can make the chain hot to the touch. To attach a new string you need to remove the lamp from the ceiling or wall and turn off power. The chain is inside the lamp. There should be a little device that connects the string to the tiny chain that disappeared into the lamp. Tie a small knot on the end of the string and slip it into the tiny slot on the connector. Or simply purchase a new lamp. They cost about $4.00Helpful Reply
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