Electrical

04-14-2012, 05:46 PM	#1
Jim King Newbie   Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 2	Electrical twin lamp sockets w/3 way switch.(for florescent bulbs), Can I buy a lamp fixture w/2 bulb sockets that work on a 3-way switch which on the 1st click lights one bulb, on the 2nd click lights only the other bulb, on the 3rd click lights both bulbs, on the 4th click turns off the lamp? Last edited by Jim King; 04-14-2012 at 05:49 PM.

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04-14-2012, 06:59 PM	#2
Speedy Petey Licensed Electrical Cont.     Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY State Posts: 6,164	Electrical Quote: Originally Posted by Jim King twin lamp sockets w/3 way switch.(for florescent bulbs), Can I buy a lamp fixture w/2 bulb sockets that work on a 3-way switch which on the 1st click lights one bulb, on the 2nd click lights only the other bulb, on the 3rd click lights both bulbs, on the 4th click turns off the lamp? Well, I have no idea what kind of fixture you're talking about this can be done. You may find something that is setup this way, or you can also add a 3-way switch to almost any fixture. __________________ Sometimes I feel like if I answer any more questions it is like someone trying to climb over a fence to jump off a bridge and me giving them a boost.

04-14-2012, 10:31 PM	#3
a7ecorsair I=E/R     Join Date: May 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,052	Electrical I think you are looking for something like this: http://www.antiquelampsupply.com/pro...-rotary-switch

04-15-2012, 04:51 AM	#4
PaliBob Tool Geek     Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pacific Palisades CA Posts: 2,444	Electrical Quote: Originally Posted by Jim King twin lamp sockets w/3 way switch.(for florescent bulbs), Can I buy a lamp fixture w/2 bulb sockets that work on a 3-way switch It is possible to have a lamp fixture wired like that but I have not seen one. The logic of a classic three way switch with an incandescent 3-way bulb is: Lower Filament Higher Filament Both Filaments Neither Filament __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. & Stay Safe .....Bob Lavery Last edited by PaliBob; 04-15-2012 at 05:09 AM.

04-15-2012, 08:06 AM	#5
Dierte Pure Genius   Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Dayton OH Posts: 217	Electrical Typically it would be the ballast that would control this Last edited by Dierte; 04-15-2012 at 10:40 AM.

04-15-2012, 04:59 PM	#6
Jim King Newbie   Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 2	Electrical The reason for this is to use the new swirly type florescent bulbs (very inexpensive) instead of the 3-way swirly type florescent bulbs (very expensive). I stayed in a Best Western Motel in PA which used this type of fixture in their lamps. Very smart. Last edited by Jim King; 04-15-2012 at 05:02 PM.

04-15-2012, 05:04 PM	#7
Dierte Pure Genius   Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Dayton OH Posts: 217	Electrical A 3 way cfl costs between 8-12 dollars. Not very expensive imo