Refurnish Anglepoise Lamp  

Yeah I agree with breathing...
Yeah I agree with breathing fresh life into any classic icon. This post caught my eye as I have a 50's anglepoise that I need to completly restore. What do you need to do with yours? I was under the impression from what you had said that it was just the replacement of a switch, which is why a posted the 30somethings replacement part list. Im still undecided about what route im going to take with mine. Although im completley with you on learning new skills and refurbishing classic pieces, sometimes to avoid balls-ing something up (especially electrics) its important to realise our limits and seek professional help. Having said that it could be worth having a hunt around online for some anglepoise wiring diagrams. I'll tkae a look to and get back if I find anything.

Just checked and judging...
Just checked and judging from what it says on the anglepoise website re-wire kits are available and they can provide online instructions. I reckon your best bet is to drop them e-mail.
http://www.anglepoise.com/lamps.asp

true true
true, hope they will be helpful
thanks

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How does your friend know that you need a new switch? It wouldn't be that hard to find anyway, those rectangular ones are used on all sorts of things. If the worst comes to the worst you can bypass the switch and wire direct to the bulb holder - you can either put an inline switch on the cord or pull the plug in and out the wall til you find a the right switch. I hope you didn't pay the £50 for it as you can get a mint working one for a tenner or so with a bit of looking

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btw the earth wire was never soldered in the first place so you can't therefore unsolder it. The wire is attached to a spade connector which is placed between one of the tightening or assembly screws and its nut. Just undo the screw and the wire will be released. The connector is crimped onto the earth wire so you'll have to prise it open, you can either get a new spade (pence in Maplins) or just use a washer and wrap/tie the earth to it.

to: paulanna http://www.30-something.co.uk/herbert-terry-1227-anglepoise-replacement-...
yups I've seen these it comes with the rubber grommets.
Anglepoise has replied they said 'The lamp you have is an apex 90 and we cannot re-wire this lamp when there is a rocker switch, we suggest to people that when they have a rocker switch they seek an electrician.' - I personally am confused now by the reply on whether mine is a Type 75 - Apex 90 ... whichever it relates to
So it is also because I have issue with replacing the switch on the top of the lamp.
http://www.30-something.co.uk/herbert-terry-type-75-replacement-switch-u...

can we just see the pic of...
can we just see the pic of the lamp it would be nice to see the patina on that old anglepoise.

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The other switch they used was a simple push pressel switch, on I think, the later 75 model. £6.95 for the replacement kit sounds reasonable - they are good people to deal with btw. I wonder though with buying new flex, switches etc + the time it takes makes it actually worth it for one of these models....they are still quite plentiful and not expensive but I guess you are using it as a learning experience. FWIW Yours is the first round base model (designed by Kenneth Grange) with adjustable springs and 'tuning fork' base. All Anglepoise / Herbert terry lamps after this were of progressively inferior quality

paulanna... I am confused whe...
paulanna... I am confused where you got the £50 from? Thats for the whole restroation kit. I was just recommending the in-line switch from 30 something which is £2.95 Plus some new cord at the same price. The Anglepoise isnt that rare or expensive, at all you're right, particulary this later model with the round base. But its clear Craig wants to do it as a learning excerise and for a sense of achivement. If the lamp has only cost him £25-30 and plus the £5.90 for the switch and cord, for a functioning piece of furniture in his house, then he really hasnt done too bad.

its sho not craig now...
heya
yups I have a friend he said he will help me out in March
so I will wait till than 🙂
thank you all, will repost a new image hopefully when it is all done up.

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Bob - Craig said his lamp was costing £50 (read the thread), also to buy the correct braided cord will cost rather more than £2.99 as it will need at least 3 metres.

sorry...
my apologies Paulanna, it all got a bit confusing as ive realised there were two people talking about different anglepoises my mistake.

I know this is an old thread but I figured someone here might know....I love Herbert Terry lamps and have a very early 1209 and a later two step based one. I saw this come up and was wondering what you think? Is it an early Herbert Terry? It looks like it, but the base is strange? It's coming from an old architects office. Any ideas?