Changing a 3 way lamp to a 1 one lamp?
#1
02-05-22, 05:34 AM
Changing a 3 way lamp to a 1 one lamp?
Hi I have a three way Pedestal Lamp and I want to change it to just a on and off switch(one way). Do I have to change the whole wiring or can I just buy a One Way Switch? Thanks
#2
02-05-22, 05:39 AM
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#4
02-05-22, 06:08 AM
I already have a one way bulb in it but don't want the hassle of moving it three time.
I think I will go with Pilot Dane's suggestion and just buy a one way on/off switch,
I think I will go with Pilot Dane's suggestion and just buy a one way on/off switch,
#7
02-06-22, 08:20 AM
Ok Guys I was able to get a one way socket today and put it in the 3 way lamp. it was successful, Thanks guys. NOW I HAVE ANOTHER QUESTION.
I also have a one way table lamp in the living room, so i bought a 3 way switch. Will this change it to a three way or do i also have to have a 3way bulb?
I also have a one way table lamp in the living room, so i bought a 3 way switch. Will this change it to a three way or do i also have to have a 3way bulb?
Last edited by tomtom59; 02-06-22 at 10:01 AM.
#8
02-06-22, 10:34 AM
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You have to use a 3-way bulb otherwise it will work like the other lamp with a 3-way switch and a standard bulb. 3-way bulbs have two sets of circuits in them. The low setting and the middle setting. Put them together and you get the high setting.
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#9
02-06-22, 10:55 AM
Tolyn Ironhand That's what i was afraid of, so I might take the three way switch back, because the three way bulbs are a little expensive and they don't work very long, at least my friends did not. So i found this Dimmer switch and I put that on the one way lamp and it works great. Don't need a three way anymore, Thanks
