REWIRING A FRENCH LAMP WITH ENGLISH PLUG

KKPB

Is this possible? and if so how do i do it make sure that the live neutral and earth are all in the correct places?

FredFlintstone · Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2007 11:57 am Post Subject:

It won't have polarity. Therefore, I'd say just connect one wire to the live and the other to neutral on the UK plug

There's a potential issue though. The live connection in the bulb holder needs to be sheilded I think so polarity may apply but it may meet EU standards if it's not an ancient thing.

Alternatively, if you can, just remove the bulb holder and flex and replace it with a new bulbholder and flex.

KKPB · Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2007 12:08 pm Post Subject:

Thanks it is from the 1950's!?

FredFlintstone · Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2007 12:17 pm Post Subject:

Ooooooh! With a twisty black cord? Is it a screw in bulb?

Might be worth using some sort to tester to make sure you connect the cable to live that connects to the INSIDE of the lamp holder (i.e. the bit that contacts the bottom of the bulb rather than the bit that connects to the threaded part od the holder).

Sorry if that soesn't make sense.

Is it not possible to replace the bulb holder and flex and just keep the base and shade as original?

KKPB · Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2007 1:34 pm Post Subject:

It is a jielde french lamp, which has 4 articulated arms, at each joint the electricity is carried through via metal and insulators which means the lamps can move at 180 degrees at each joint, i think re wiring that bit would be fine its just i am unsure at the top.

As an easy alternative what is to stop me using a french travel adaptor for the lamp??

Cheers for all the help

securespark · Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2007 3:30 pm Post Subject:

If it is Class I, then it will require earthing. Is the existing cable in good condition? Can you eyeball the conductors?

__________________
As George Michael once said, "..if you're gonna do it, do it right, right?"