I recently tried to repair the dimmer switch of a floor lamp. I thought it would be relatively simple. When I opened the lamp I found out there is no room for your traditional floor lamp dimmer switch because there are two additional side light sockets and there wiring stuffed in the cylinder all crowded around two switches. The actual broken dimmer switch for the light on top I found inside has a part number that reads ZING EAR ZE 256. ( The part is a very small, flat, narrow, black box maybe 1 1/4' x 3/4' x 1/2' in size ) I looked on the internet but have not been able to find it available anywhere. The ZING EAR company's web site was confusing and dificult to browse through to find the part and no one there has responded to my emails. Does anyone have a suggestion on where I could find the part or an equivalent one? The lamp is antique-looking of heavy duty material so I would hate to have to throw it away.
Thanks
Victor
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I don't think you can get that dimmer anymore. You can replace it with a simple on/off switch that replaced that dimmer at
www.kenselectronics.com
Go to this site and click on "Jump to Zing Ear switches" and look for the ZE256 replacement switch.
They should be able to give you more info.
U.S.M.C. Semper Fi !!!
www.kenselectronics.com
Go to this site and click on "Jump to Zing Ear switches" and look for the ZE256 replacement switch.
They should be able to give you more info.
U.S.M.C. Semper Fi !!!
Victor,
I was windering if you ever replaced your Zing Ear ZE-256 switch? I also purchased a nice floor lamp about three years ago and now the switch needs replacing. I checked out the kens electronics website to purchase the replacement switch but it is just an on/off and not a dim/bright switch.
Just wondering what you did and if you are satisfied with the result?
Kate
I was windering if you ever replaced your Zing Ear ZE-256 switch? I also purchased a nice floor lamp about three years ago and now the switch needs replacing. I checked out the kens electronics website to purchase the replacement switch but it is just an on/off and not a dim/bright switch.
Just wondering what you did and if you are satisfied with the result?
Kate
For dimmer switches that fit inside a pole lamp try Harrington Lights (www.harringtonlights.com)and look for switches like D5-30584. Harrington has several models - one might work for you. I used a D5-30584. It was a tight fit but it worked.
You might try http://www.acrosstheboardwoodwork.com/Lamp_Parts.htm. They have antique lamp parts. You might also try posting a want ad on Craigslist or on the ebay "I want it Now" section. You might get some hits, especially if you aren't in a hurry to get it fixed.
Just an idea.
-Gole
http://www.antiquefloorlampblog.com
Just an idea.
-Gole
http://www.antiquefloorlampblog.com
