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Post by mel on Aug 13, 2015 11:12:47 GMT -8
I really like how the original has a switch instead of that cord that the new ones have, and I like how it also has a plug. Which I haven't seen a new one with both, only one or the other. Is this too far gone to save? maybe spray paint the rust? would that plug even fit a modern plug? Thoughts? similar replacement?  |
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Post by bigbill on Aug 13, 2015 11:23:32 GMT -8
A switch can be changed and a plug can be added to a new fixture with very little effort if that is what you desire. That fixture is sad. Anything can be fixed but is it worth the cost.
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Post by Monabones on Aug 13, 2015 12:19:23 GMT -8
Yes you can save the fixture...if it is the original. I saved mine by wire wheeling the rust off and spray painting. I replaced the push button switch as well. If the socket is suspect replace that too. All in the name of keeping it original.
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Post by SusieQ on Aug 13, 2015 15:45:17 GMT -8
Mine wasn't that far gone, but I cleaned it with steel wool. Like Monabones said, you will probably require some paint on that one.
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Post by bigbill on Aug 13, 2015 16:28:08 GMT -8
The question is do you want it chrome/stainless or painted. And painted isn't original.
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Post by mel on Aug 13, 2015 16:35:08 GMT -8
The question is do you want it chrome/stainless or painted. And painted isn't original. I don't necessary care if the fixture is original or new, I care that it has a switch(I don't care for the pull chain) and I want it to have a plug like the original. I am just having a hard time finding a new one with both of those options. And yes I would prefer it to be stainless to match the counter edging. Has anyone seen these new somewhere? so it can look original even if its not. |
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Post by bigbill on Aug 13, 2015 16:40:18 GMT -8
The question is do you want it chrome/stainless or painted. And painted isn't original. I don't necessary care if the fixture is original or new, I care that it has a switch(I don't care for the pull chain) and I want it to have a plug like the original. I am just having a hard time finding a new one with both of those options. And yes I would prefer it to be stainless to match the counter edging. Has anyone seen these new somewhere? so it can look original even if its not. You might save money by buy one and changing the switch yourself. If you have a Lowes near you check there. |
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Post by mel on Aug 13, 2015 16:52:10 GMT -8
Thanks, I will check there.
I should be able to keep the other one original, it doesn't have nearly as much rust.
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Post by SusieQ on Aug 13, 2015 17:28:27 GMT -8
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Post by mel on Aug 13, 2015 18:15:57 GMT -8
Awesome, thanks! Let me know if you find it. I will look at all the hardware stores around me, ace aco, lowes, HD and minards. |
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Post by SusieQ on Aug 13, 2015 18:20:40 GMT -8
HD has this one. You might be able to replace the pull chain with your button. But you know, the new chrome paint really doesn't look bad.  |
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Post by mel on Aug 13, 2015 18:24:25 GMT -8
Hahaha, I just came to say I found it, but you beat me to it  Yeah, I will try to clean up the old one, just being skeptical , and I like to have a backup plan. |
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