Vintage pull down knob light fixture


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Old 06-13-10, 05:22 AM
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Vintage pull down knob light fixture

One of our porcelain wall light fixtures will turn on when the knob is pulled down but will not stay on. Any suggestions? I do not know how the mechanism works. Thanks.
 
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Old 06-13-10, 06:55 AM
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What knob is pulled down. Are you saying there is a switch on the light or wall or what? I never heard of a light fixture like you seem to be describing. Can you try again or post pictures?
 
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No wall switch

There is no wall switch. There are a pair of light sconces on either side of the medicine cabinet. A globe light bulb screws into the base so the lightbulb is upright. To turn the light on there is a knob at the base of the fixture that is pulled down. It's almost like it's on a spring because it doesn't stay down but the light stays on. To turn the light off, one pulls down again and it's off. So the switch is in there. Thanks
 
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Old 06-13-10, 10:18 AM
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Sounds like the knob is part of the switch or you have a standard pull chain switch and the lnob connects to the chain. The action you describe is how pull chain switches work. You probably have a bad switch.you need to replace. You may not be able to get an exact replacement but you should be able to find a suitable replacement. You may need to remove the lamp base or cover to see exactly what you have. Posting pictures of what you find would be helpful. http://forum.doityourself.com/electr...your-post.html
 
 

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