Fixing pull string Basement lights

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I have the old one bulb pull string lights in my basement. The strings are known to snap off when you pull them. I have a few like that. But the one in my Furnace room just broke. I pulled the string hanging down and it came out and ended up in my hand. There is a hole where the string/small short chain goes and the whole has nothing left to pull on. How can I repair so I can use the light?

The Garden Frog with C Renee · Answer

It 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 too

KATHLEEN QUINLAN · Answer

This 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. :)

KATHLEEN QUINLAN · Answer

Not when it comes to electrical..So I take it the string cannot be replaced?

Castlevisions, Inc. · Answer

Replaced 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 $2

KATHLEEN QUINLAN · Answer

There is a place to attach it? It's a hole now.

Katie Pepin · Answer

I 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=CNKv56O8mbwCFW3xOgodvn0Arw

Pete Wells · Answer

You'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....

Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com · Answer

Renee 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 $4.00

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