Rewiring a Lamp

Hope this thread is OK here.
OK, I have two lamps, one from the UK (220 and need 110 or vice versa; fek, I dunno these things) with one bulb thingie and a bronze antique one with three bulbs from my Dad that still has the original wiring (ie, that old fabric kinda cord).
Should I just go to the shop and ask for the wires, take them apart, put the new stuff in and see if they work? What do I need? I have small pliers, so wire and those plug things? I think the three-bulb one may be more difficult.
Any suggestions most appreciated.

unless you're handy jet leave well alone. if the old one is brass, an earth wire would be safe/prudent.ie, 3 core flex. without seeing it/them not a lot i can say. better get a spark.

Take them/it to the shop and get them to do it!

Just change to bulbs to 110v ones an wire a two pin plug on job done

^ Thanks. Daveboy, I don't need to change the cords for the 220 one? For the oldy, I definitely need to change the wiring.
I know, I can send it to a shop, but I like to do stuff meself -- always something new to learn.

If you like a challenge do it in the bath while it's plugged in!:)

^ Only if you join me.

Correct bulb holder, bulb and plug are all that are required.

But you should take it to a sparky Jet.

I wouldn't trust a woman to put two AA batteries in a torch the right way round.

Sorry, but that's how it works out.

:) :) :)

PS it would be more appropriate to change the wiring from 110 to 240 if you were converting the opposite way.

But going 240 down to 110 should not be a problem.

^ Bladdy men.:) I fix the washers, the pipes, do the lightbulb changes, take apart the stove with my Swiss army knife to clean it, clean the eaves, check the car oil. Bear carves the masks and statues.
How hard is a bladdy lamp?

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Originally Posted by Jet Gorgon

I don't need to change the cords for the 220 one?

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They're the same. Just change the bulb & plug to one of you non-safe ones.

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Originally Posted by Mathos

But going 240 down to 110 should not be a problem.

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Other way around.
The same wattage will draw twice the amperage on 110v so heavier wiring is needed.

In this case it's only a bulb so the old wire should be good enough

V = R x I

220 = 1 x 220
110 = 1 x 110

Resistance is constant, voltage is halved so surely the lamp will draw less power.

Schoolboy physics.

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Originally Posted by Begbie

Resistance is constant

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Nope
The bulb has to be changed

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Originally Posted by Thetyim

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Originally Posted by Begbie

Resistance is constant

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Nope
The bulb has to be changed

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So resistance is futile.

5555 You guys are amusing. If I follow Jizzy and Marmers advice, I will be HOT!
OK, to be safe, I'll go to the hardware shop, maybe take the old lamp, and demand they give me the right parts.

Jet. I know some people here would like to see you fried. But FFS dont frig around with electrical things. Take it to a licenced electrician and get advice.
Not knocking any of the posters here who seem to know what they are talking about, just dont think a Thai internet forum is the appropriate place to get advice re something that can KILL.

Jet if you don't understand earthing , you would be better to take it to a lekrics tard - any device with metal that can be accessed should have a earth wire.

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Originally Posted by Begbie

So resistance is futile.

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yes , teakdoor is the Borg

*grumble, mumble* Alright you two. I'll take it to a shop. Probably staffed with Koreans who know less than I do. Ever see Thai electrics?

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Originally Posted by Jet Gorgon

I'll take it to a shop.

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Wise move. An easy job to fix. Will do it for you as you wait. Watch and next time you can do it yourself.

Just change the fekkin bulb. Fucking hell, is it really that difficult?

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Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

Just change the fekkin bulb.

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OK but if the plug is Brit type then she needs to get that sorted. Change or an adapter.

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Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

Just change the fekkin bulb.

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I think one of them is very old and has the cotton braided flex that went out of fashion soon after WW2,

^ And old type insulation on the wires that degrades and crumbles away when the outer cotton support frays and disintegrates.

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Originally Posted by Thetyim

I think one of them is very old and has the cotton braided flex that went out of fashion soon after WW2,

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But is still fitted to new lamps to give an air of authenticity, and this retro stuff is not the same as the pre-war crap.

I put in an electrically heated shower, as early mornings can be surprisingly chilly in Thailand. The first thing I did was bang in a copper stake outside and ran an earth lead into the bathroom for the heater.

As Baldrick said, if it's metal, it should also be earthed.

I think the thread title should be "How many TD posters does it take to change a lightbulb"

Which is, as has already been mentioned, all that's needed for said lamps after checking the wiring's insulation first.

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Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

Just change the fekkin bulb. Fucking hell, is it really that difficult?

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This thread should provide clear answers to those that still ask, "IS Jet really a woman?"

^ Hey, I used to fix the drains at my house in Thailand. And I've seen guys with bigger boobies than I have.

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Originally Posted by Thetyim

I think one of them is very old and has the cotton braided flex that went out of fashion soon after WW2,

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But is still fitted to new lamps to give an air of authenticity, and this retro stuff is not the same as the pre-war crap.

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This is not phoney, it is old. Inside wires look corroded. Has a sticker on it that says Approved by the Hydro Electric Commision of Ontario.
The other lamp has that big lumpy English plug on it.
I'll call some of the local joints or maybe take them to Home Depot -- they like to help chicks.
Michael, as you can see from the posts here, the answer to the lightbulb Q would be one -- Jettie.:spin:

strangely enough I recently rewired one of those three bulb lamps with ancient wiring

getting the wire inside the tubes to the lamp was easy, just pulled it through with the old wire

making the connection to all three bulbs was more difficult as there was no place to wire into; it was necessary to twist the wires together and cap. Then the thing was too small to fit in the space so had to be redone

luckily the switch was on the outside lead which was easier, rather than built into the top of the lamp

if all the wires are there, you should be able to just copy with new wires

then stand back and switch on!

^ Thanks, DrA! Yes, mine has a switch on the base, too. But, even with your instructions, I don't have a clue what you are talking about.:) Could you come over?

oh dear Jet

if you look at the old wires, just replace with the new ones!

send my airticket and expenses immediately, it could save your life

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Originally Posted by DrAndy

send my airticket and expenses immediately, it could save your life

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No intent to deprive Andy of a free consulting trip but

Take it to the local fix it guy.

Take it to Amorn, it is a Thai chain store for electronic repairs, I am sure they can fix anything from a light to a multiCD changer to replacing the individual led's in your LCD TV.

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Originally Posted by globin

Take it to Amorn, it is a Thai chain store for electronic repairs,

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Wow! They've got them in Canada too?

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Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

Wow! They've got them in Canada too?

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Only in Quebec, at the moment, but I hear they are expanding to Newfoundland

Have you gotten around this yet Jet, or do you need a Loomb style picture thread, fixing the lamp thing? :)