11. Pull slack out of cord in lamp so that socket rests in socket cap, replace shell and reconnect cap. Be sure the fiber insulator is in the shell. You'll feel or hear a click when the notches in shell are locked to the projections in the cap.
12. Replace bulb, inspect carefully, and test. (In floor lamps where the cord runs through the center post and out under the base, the cord will last longer if it is fastened with tape so it doesn't rub edge of lamp base when lamp is moved.)
13. If the lamp has a porcelain socket, simply disconnect the wires at the terminals, remove the old wire and connect the new one.
Figure 3 (Socket and Switch Assembly)
What Did You Learn?
Underline correct answers then discuss in the group. (There may be more than one correct answer.)
1. The part of the lamp that usually wears out first is (the socket) (the cord) (the plug).
2. Lamps that waste electricity are those which have (bad wiring) (frayed cords) (dirty shades or bulb).
3. To unplug a lamp you should grasp (cord) (plug) firmly and pull.