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Chute72 Pillar of the Community United States 1314 Posts	Posted 04/02/2024 6:23 pm Perhaps 10 years ago, I got some good advise and purchased three IKEA LED goose neck lamps. They have served me well, but by now, two of the three lamps have frayed where the cord enters the base and should be replaced. So what are the current recommendations? Economy is favored. Report this Post to the Staff

HondoB Bedrock of the Community United States 24878 Posts	Posted 04/02/2024 8:17 pm Chute, I use one of these USB-powered lights. The light ring is covered with 2 paper towels as a diffuser. The clamp and goose neck are really nice, and it has several light and power options. Only problem was that after a few weeks a wire came loose on the inside of the switch and I had to open it up to repair it. Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94636 Posts	Posted 04/02/2024 9:27 pm my Very simple setup to take images with my cell phone. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 04/03/2024 03:51 am Chute72, If those lights served you well, wouldn't it be cheapest to replace the cord? John1 Report this Post to the Staff
nss-52 Moderator United States 54280 Posts	Posted 04/03/2024 08:10 am If "Economy is favored.", buy a new cord. Show your financial support of the Coin Community Family (click here) See my topic on Mexican Numismatic Medals (click here) Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 04/03/2024 08:57 am Depending on the cost of a new cord,you could even buy a used one from a garage sale or secondhand store. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187446 Posts	Posted 04/03/2024 10:08 am If these are the same IKEA lights I have, then replacing the cord is not possible without destroying the assembly. They are cheap for a reason, and that is because they are disposable. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 04/03/2024 11:50 am If that's the case,any clamp on type desk lamp with a LED bulb will be fine. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Chute72 Pillar of the Community United States 1314 Posts	Posted 04/03/2024 12:04 pm jbuck nailed it. The cord frays where it enters the base and it is not easily disassembled. Report this Post to the Staff
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