Hi all,
As you may know I've recently joined the forum and have an avid interest in all things vintage - in particular the restoration of vintage items. More recently i have taken an interest in electrical items.
I'm looking to re-wire two vintage spot/desk lamps that date from the 1960s/70s (as shown below). They currently have 2 core insulated flex with a Bakelite type bulb holder surround. I want to use them as bedside table lamps but down want to give myself a zap out of bed in the morning.
With that in mind, obviously they need to be earthed as the body of the lamp , swivel stand and base are all metal- can anyone advise me how to go about doing this - obviously I would like to do the restoration in a tasteful manner but as always safety is paramount. Would I be right in thinking new earthed bulb holder and then earth bolts/ earth spade connectors joining the metal parts to give continuity?
Thanks for any suggestions/advice in advance. Picture of the same lamp taken from Etsy for illustration .
As you may know I've recently joined the forum and have an avid interest in all things vintage - in particular the restoration of vintage items. More recently i have taken an interest in electrical items.
I'm looking to re-wire two vintage spot/desk lamps that date from the 1960s/70s (as shown below). They currently have 2 core insulated flex with a Bakelite type bulb holder surround. I want to use them as bedside table lamps but down want to give myself a zap out of bed in the morning.
With that in mind, obviously they need to be earthed as the body of the lamp , swivel stand and base are all metal- can anyone advise me how to go about doing this - obviously I would like to do the restoration in a tasteful manner but as always safety is paramount. Would I be right in thinking new earthed bulb holder and then earth bolts/ earth spade connectors joining the metal parts to give continuity?
Thanks for any suggestions/advice in advance. Picture of the same lamp taken from Etsy for illustration .