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Im new to this, but have become a bit addicted to restoring old stuff ;^)
Right now Im working on a Crouse Hinds explosion proof fixture.
Questions:

1.. I cant find much info on this at all out there. Where can I find a
replacement porcelain socket and determine which socket went in it?

2. Any idea what the marked piece is in picture and where it fits?

3. I was surprised by how few antique restoration websites there are out
there. Any resources Im missing? I thought there would be a very
specific group and/or web sites for this very popular hobby now.

Thanks!

http://emermed.net/staging/forums/an...CH_fixture.jpg

Typically, these used a porcelain socket with a daimond shaped flange molded
into it. The flange had two screw holes it the ears.

These are no longer made. Your best bet is to retrofit a porcelain socket
like this
http://www.mylampparts.com/Products/...__SL19179.aspx

These go through a circular hole with a tab to prevent rotation.

I'm not sure about your disk. The lack of screw holes makes me suspect that
it that it goes between the bulb and the socket and is held up by the cage
and glass.

There is a lot of technology in these things to keep the gas out that is not
readily apparent.

Paul K. Dickman