I am in need of advice on replacing a a TV lamp socket like the one pictured. I have one from my grandparents and it doesn’t have its socket to reference. I can’t seem to find a socket like anything like the one pictured.
Tv lamp socket
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I remember these. My grandparents had one that was a black leopard. Best of luck with the socket.
From this single image, it's hard to tell exactly how the switch and lamp socket are conjoined (if at all) and if the socket is [commonly] attached to the porcelain fixture along with the switch through that single hole thru the use of a custom mount attaching to the base of the socket using standard ⅛" pipe thread, or not.
If the original lamp utilized a "custom" combination lamp socket/switch, you may need to custom-make a bracket to secure a [modern day] lamp socket that then is secured to the fixture using the mounting shaft of a new switch, thus securing the entire assembly to the fixture. Good luck.
If the original lamp utilized a "custom" combination lamp socket/switch, you may need to custom-make a bracket to secure a [modern day] lamp socket that then is secured to the fixture using the mounting shaft of a new switch, thus securing the entire assembly to the fixture. Good luck.
Derek, here are some pictures I took of a dusty old panther lamp that may help. I think the way the socket attaches fits Steve's description above. Ultimately, you may have to take your lamp to a lighting shop since the fittings seem to be specialized. They may just sell you the parts for a DIY job, or give you an estimate for installing a new socket. I hope this helps, even though as usual, all pictures were turned upside down in the posting process.
Much appreciated all of the help in the repair of the TV lamp. I will be giving this back to my mother since it belonged to her parents. I used a regular socket and used a threaded piece and some washers and nuts and it tightened enough to the body and I used a cord that has a switch too so it will stay together nicely.
@rp2813 your pics were exactly what I needed and I immediately went to the store.
Derek
@rp2813 your pics were exactly what I needed and I immediately went to the store.
Derek
An interesting TV “bias” lamp. These are still used today even with flatscreen TV;s . You can get LED strips from Philips you fasten to the back of the flatscreen set. And you could use a LED screw base bulb in your “panther light” . Do you remember the Sylvania “Halolight” TVs that had flouresecent bulbs surrounding the pix tube screen. The bias lights keep your pupils from opening too far making the screen too bright.
