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    Jun 8, 2009, 12:20 PM
    Wiring old lamp
    I have an old lamp which has a switch at top that turns on a light on top and a light in the glass body of the lamp. I have I put in a new cord and have the light on top working, but there is a black and a white wire for the lamp's body light. I only have one screw for both wires... does anyone know which wire goes to the screw? And what do I do with the extra wire? Thanks.
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    Jun 8, 2009, 01:05 PM

    Both a black and a white must go to each light fixture. If you can post a picture I might be able to help you better. Are you saying the bulb in the lamp body has only one screw on its socket?
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    Jun 8, 2009, 04:12 PM

    Is it a roll switch or flip switch?

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    Jun 9, 2009, 06:17 AM

    Some lamps have 2 sets of lights that require a switch with 3 connections, 1 for power, another for 1 set of lights, and another connection for second set of lights.
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    Sep 18, 2012, 07:33 PM
    The socket has three places to connect and 4 wires
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    Sep 18, 2012, 07:39 PM
    I think you responded to the wrong thread... PIC?
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    Sep 18, 2012, 07:49 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by mike 165278 View Post
    I think you responded to the wrong thread... PIC?
    This post was 3 years ago!
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