Rewiring a vintage chandelier - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Spencervs · 19th Mar 2023, 9:58 pm

Hi there, I have just inherited a chandelier that belonged to my grandad and his dad before him. Suspiciously it was taken down last year and he had forgotten why... So now that he has gone and I have no clue as to why, I don't want to risk this going on my ceiling before a rewiring. I was wondering if anyone could help or at least point me in the right direction?

My great grandad was an electrical engineer and he no doubt did the wiring back in the 30s/40s so it probably needs doing. I doubt it's earthed even. I'm London based and don't drive but a friend of mine does so I may be able to travel around the south east or can drop anywhere in London or surrounding area...

ColinB · 22nd Mar 2023, 9:35 pm

If you don't get any joy here a lamp shop might well be able to do this?

electronicskip · 25th Mar 2023, 1:02 pm

i Used to be in the lighting trade years ago and we had quite a few vintage lights through to rewire , our resident electrician used to do this , so id say most electricians would be able to carry out this job .

19th Mar 2023, 9:58 pm	#1
Spencervs Hexode Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Grove Park, SE London Posts: 371	Rewiring a vintage chandelier Hi there, I have just inherited a chandelier that belonged to my grandad and his dad before him. Suspiciously it was taken down last year and he had forgotten why... So now that he has gone and I have no clue as to why, I don't want to risk this going on my ceiling before a rewiring. I was wondering if anyone could help or at least point me in the right direction? My great grandad was an electrical engineer and he no doubt did the wiring back in the 30s/40s so it probably needs doing. I doubt it's earthed even. I'm London based and don't drive but a friend of mine does so I may be able to travel around the south east or can drop anywhere in London or surrounding area... Attached Thumbnails

22nd Mar 2023, 9:35 pm	#2
ColinB Heptode Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Newton Abbot, Devon, UK. Posts: 748	Re: Rewiring a vintage chandelier If you don't get any joy here a lamp shop might well be able to do this?

25th Mar 2023, 1:02 pm	#3
electronicskip Nonode Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gloucester, Glos. UK. Posts: 2,060	Re: Rewiring a vintage chandelier i Used to be in the lighting trade years ago and we had quite a few vintage lights through to rewire , our resident electrician used to do this , so id say most electricians would be able to carry out this job . __________________ Oh I've had that for years dear!!