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Can a Novice fix this Lamp?

Can a Novice fix this Lamp?

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01-28-03, 02:40 PM

debrr

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Can a Novice fix this Lamp?

I havea 3-way touch lamp that I really like. The house was hit by lightening and took out a tree, a few other things, and the lamp. Is there any way someone who has NO electrical knowledge at all can repair it? Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

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01-28-03, 05:23 PM

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I'd take it to a lamp shop for repair. The electronics are fried. But compare the repair costs to the cost of a new lamp that you would also really like.

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01-28-03, 09:35 PM

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does anyone know what electronics actually go into a touch lamp? I'm just curious.

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01-29-03, 05:43 AM

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It's triac-driven. Similar to a standard dimmer.

You'll need Acrobat to read this ... Page 4 has a schematic:
http://www.lsicsi.com/pdfs/LS7538_39.pdf

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