How to tighten a lamp that is looose?
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How to tighten lamp that is loose?
Lamp is loose, try tighten with screws @ bitten! Any suggestions?
Thanks !
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Hi Peggy! There should be a nut of some sort under the base of the lamp. You will need to tighten that. That should fix the problem. You may have to hold the top part of the lamp as you do so, and you can use an adjustable wrench or pliers to tighten it. You can do it!
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Debra Grieve
on Jun 14, 2016
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Pretty lamp btw!
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Debra Grieve
on Jun 14, 2016
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Check the socket the bulb is screwed into. If it is "wobbly" the whole lamp will be loose feeling. Replace the socket. Don't try to make it tight.
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Linda Smith
on Jun 14, 2016
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DebraGrieve is correct. There is also a nut that holds the harp -the wire thingy the shade goes on. Make sure that is tight. The base nut and harp nut tighten together. It is a pretty lamp.
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William
on Jun 14, 2016
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Most of the lamps have two threads , one at the base connecting the bulb and the other thread below where the electrical cord exit , turn them with pliers or tweezers, until they tight. Have fun!!!
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Mar1416882
on Jun 15, 2016
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Suggestion: Check where your electrical cord connects to the base of the socket (where the bulb goes) to make sure it is still tight. Re-wiring a lamp is not difficult and the socket and a proper size nut for the bottom of the lamp can be found at the hardware store. If you need only the nut at the bottom, take the entire lamp into the store with you to find the right size nut. If you are not familiar with electrical work, you might want to ask someone to show you how to fix it. A great learning experience!
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Jeanette S
on Jun 15, 2016
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Sorry, I meant to say hold the top and turn the bottom of the pipe.
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Abbigail Hunter
on Jun 15, 2016
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Agree with Abigail or if you still aren't sure and have a good rapport with nearby hardware store, they will usually do something like that for you at no charge. Lots of luck and yes, pretty lamp and sorry re: your mom
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Emmawilliams1
on Jun 16, 2016
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My husband tighten it with a wrench. Thanks for ALL the HELP.
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Peggy Havard
on Jun 21, 2016
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Yay!
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MM
on Jun 22, 2016
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Thanks for all your help..RESOLVED. SUCH a great group...xoxoxo "Hometalk"
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Peggy Havard
on Jul 13, 2016
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Lisa Martin
on Jun 22, 2018
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Debra Grieve
on Jun 14, 2016
Linda Smith
on Jun 14, 2016
William
on Jun 14, 2016
Mar1416882
on Jun 15, 2016
Jeanette S
on Jun 15, 2016
Abbigail Hunter
on Jun 15, 2016
Emmawilliams1
on Jun 16, 2016
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