Repair > Furniture > LampsNovember 16, 2009

Repairing a Touch Lamp

I have a touch lamp that no longer responds to touch. It stays on all the time. Would it be OK to change the socket to a regular on/off socket? Or is there more to a touch lamp than just the sockets? I appreciate the advice.

By emgoodrich from Pittsburgh, PA

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11/18/2009

Just FYI you can also buy the little kits at menards that will make any (metal) lamps touch lamps. All you have to do is screw the little component into the light socket and then put the light bulb into that - takes like 45 seconds.

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11/17/2009

I would not change the socket. It has a sensor. The sensors do not wear out as such, the fault probably is in the electronics and you should not attempt a repair unless you are suitably qualified, as mains voltages are involved. Unless you remove all the 'works' and start from scratch to make a regular lamp with on/off socket. You can buy kits with all that is needed to make over a lamp...Good luck !

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How Do I Repair a Broken Touch Lamp?

We have a touch lamp that quit turning off and on at a touch. We have to unplug and plug it in at the wall to make it light up. Can this light be fixed?

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By louel53 05/12/2011

If you are not handy, you could plug the light into a power bar that has an on off switch, and use that as the switch. Easier and safer than unplugging from the wall.

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