Electrical: Is it safe to install on of those gadgets to make a NICE lamp be a tap lamp?

Question

We installed one from Walmart on a $100 lamp and then it made it a little to tall to put the shade on. We installed a 60 watt oven light bulb (smaller bulb) so the shade would go back on. The lamp can take up to 100 watts though.

I was initially looking for a tap lamp or a lamp with a chain so it would be easy to turn on and off during the night. This one had neither. I need an expert opinion because I bought two of these lamps. Thank you in advance for your help!

Answer 1

There is a device on the market that you plug into the wall and then plug your lamp into that. It will turn any lamp into a touch lamp as long as there is some metal on the lamp. That way you will be able to go back to your 100 Watt bulb. Or you can have your lamp coverted over to a pull chain socket. Either device should be availible at a better quality lighting store.