How to Replace a Lamp Socket with Ace Hardware Posted: Nov 16, 2015 / 09:21 AM CST Updated: Nov 16, 2015 / 09:21 AM CST This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated.

Second of two parts Most lamps are built pretty much the same way. Quarter-inch threaded tubing travels from the base of the light socket to the bottom of the lamp. The tubing screws into the socke… ...

Then, snap the socket into the top of the eyeball shroud and push the eyeball trim up into the can. Be sure to use the type of bulb recommended on the label in the housing.

We were once paid $55,000 to partially rebuild a fire-damaged condominium that had exploded into flames when a short circuit occurred in a frayed lamp cord. Fortunately, the owner was away at the ...

Imagine if you could press a classic light bulb between the pages of a book to make it flatter. A bit like a Frisbee with a socket-fitting screw at its base.