How to Install Multiple Light Bulbs in a Single Electrical Socket
Adding additional light to a room can improve its livability. But it can be a challenge if the number or location of power outlets is limited. However, there is a method for adding additional bulbs to an existing lamp.
This modification will take only moments to do, requires no electrical-wiring skills, and can double the light output of a given lamp socket. Best of all, the component needed is quite inexpensive and readily available.
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Remove the harp finial, shade, and light bulb from the lamp. Set them aside. The lamp socket is now empty.
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Install the two-lamp socket adapter in the lamp socket. Screw it in exactly as you would a light bulb.
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Reinstall the light bulb you removed earlier, and add a second bulb to the second socket.
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Reattach the shade and harp finial to the lamp. You now have twice the number of bulbs being powered by the single socket in the lamp.
Warning
As you add a second bulb to the lamp, be certain that their combined wattage does not exceed the manufacturer's recommendations.
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Warnings
- As you add a second bulb to the lamp, be certain that their combined wattage does not exceed the manufacturer's recommendations.
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Rich Finzer earned his boating license in 1960 and started his writing career in 1969. His writing has appeared in "Northern Breezes," "Southwinds," "Living Aboard," "Good Old Boat," "Latitudes & Attitudes," "Small Craft Advisor," "Life in the Finger Lakes," "BackHome" and "Dollar Stretcher" magazines. His maple syrup has won awards in competition. Rich has a Bachelor of Science in communications from Ithaca College.
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