DIY Plug Help

bingefeller

Hi guys, 

I got a new lamp today to put on a shelf.  Thing is the shelf is fixed to the wall but has some gaps which I use to drop cables down the back of when I have take the plug off them.

Any ideas if this plug is removable?   I don't want to cut it and then rewire it.  There doesn't seem to be anything underneath the fuse...

Phil_aka_Pip

It looks bonded to me. I hate those - partially for the reason you mention.

BigMonka

It doesn't look like the normal molded type though, have you tried a screwdriver in those bottom clips to try and unclip them? A photo of the side would help as well.

stickyfiddle

I reckon you can open it up and there may well be a Euro-type one sitting inside. Might go through the gap if so.

bingefeller

I did try a screwdriver but I couldn't really move the clips.  I think that might be what's holding it in.  I didn't want to force them and break them incase I have to bring it back.  Maybe I'll just have to do a bit of cutting and wire up a new plug.....  I would like to keep the original plug though.

Phil_aka_Pip

worth trying to click it open.... if it breaks you'll be able to route the flex as you wish then put a proper plug on afterwards*. If it doesn't, and you are able to route the flex with the plug in bits you're a few tens of pence better off for not having had to put a new plug on it.

* or glue it back together again

holnrew

You might be able to unwire it at the lamp.

bingefeller

holnrew said:

You might be able to unwire it at the lamp.

No go....the lamp has a pad stuck to the bottom.  

Thanks for all the suggestions.  I just cut the plug off and stuck a new one on.  I'm sure nothing will go wrong with it and it's working fine.  It was only £20 so it's no massive loss I suppose.  

imalone

bingefeller said:

holnrew said:

You might be able to unwire it at the lamp.

No go....the lamp has a pad stuck to the bottom.  

Thanks for all the suggestions.  I just cut the plug off and stuck a new one on.  I'm sure nothing will go wrong with it and it's working fine.  It was only £20 so it's no massive loss I suppose.  

You are paying way too much for plugs.

littlegreenman

Never mind all this plug malarkey, we want to see what kind of lamp was worth all the hassle

bingefeller

Here ya go.

littlegreenman

Very nice, should bathe the new Suhr in a not too overly bright glow to accentuate the curves.

http://media.bhs.co.uk/wcsstore/BHSUK/images/catalog/9719614473_large.jpg

I really do need to get out more

bingefeller

hahah cheers  Not bad for £20 either.  

littlegreenman

I should get one to match the brass nut and frets in my Warwick!

holnrew

Is it a touch lamp?

chillidoggy

Needs a Bigsby.

bingefeller

holnrew said:

Is it a touch lamp?

Yeah it's a touch lamp.