On Sun, 20 Jan 2008 03:41:33 GMT, "J.Lef" wrote:


"Edwin Pawlowski" wrote in message news:0Jykj.90071$Um6. The
three way function takes place at the socket. Base and line switches
just break the current at one wire to turn them off and on. I don't know
of any switches that will do what you want. Of course, using a line
switch you can turn it off and on so as long as the last setting is what
you want, there is no reaching under the shade.

Thanks Edwin. I understand what you are saying, but
when I install a line switch, which turns it on and off, I am losing the 3
way options on the the lamp socket as well. Before installing line switch,
I had 3 way. After installing line switch, I only have on and off, no matter
if I try the lamp socket, or line switch.
Can you figure whats going wrong, or are there certain
line switches for three way bulbs?
Thanks


It can't behave as you say.

Look at this drawing.
http://www.juddley.com/3_way_lamp_logic.htm

The inline switch you put in breaks the black wire only. Nothing you
do can change the arrangement in the lamp.