How to Convert a Socket to a Three-Way Switch

Converting a lamp socket to a three-way switch is not difficult; it can be done in about 30 minutes with just a screwdriver. The socket on the lamp plugs into the socket base and can be replaced with a special three-way switch to give you more lighting options. You can find three-way switches to fit your lamp at any local home improvement or department store.

Screwdriver

Instructions

- 1
  Unplug the power cord of the lamp from the electrical outlet before attempting to convert the socket to a three-way switch. Take the lamp shade off the top of the lamp and remove the harp by squeezing the bottom of the harp in and lifting it off the socket.
- 2
  Lift the socket cover off the socket and loosen the screw on the socket with a screwdriver. Unwind the electrical wire from the screw on the socket and remove the socket from the top of the lamp.
- 3
  Fasten the new three-way switch to the top of the lamp and secure the electrical wire to the screw on the side of the new switch with the screwdriver. Put the switch cover back over the top of the new three-way switch and secure the harp to the new switch.
- 4
  Put the lamp shade back on the top of the lamp and plug the power cord into the electrical outlet.

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