Packing Lamps
Preparation is the key to a smooth and stress-free move. An integral part of preparation is to decide whether a particular item is essential or not. There are numerous items that get accumulated over a period of time and some of them may not be useful at all. These items can be donated or discarded before moving to save on space. Also, there is no need to spend time and energy to pack these unwanted things. This simple step can make moving a lot easier.
Packing lamps is tricky because they come in different sizes and shapes and it can be difficult to accommodate them with other goods. So, packing them requires more preparation time. The first step is to make a list of all the lamps that have to be moved along with their approximate height and width. Based on these dimensions, appropriate boxes have to be bought. It is better to buy boxes from a moving company because they will sell good quality ones that are designed to withstand travel. They can also be purchased from companies that sell specialty moving boxes. Though you may end up paying a little more money, it is worth it.
Once the boxes are ready, remove the lamp's wire from the electric socket and allow the bulb to cool. The bulbs have to be removed from the lamps and packed separately. They should be wrapped in at least two layers of bubble wrap and the ends should be sealed to prevent the bulb from breaking. The next step is to check if the lamp can be dismantled. Usually, tall lamps can be dismantled and reassembled again and if your lamp has that option, then go ahead and disassemble it. Otherwise, place the lamp inside the moving box with its base down. Wrap it with bubble wrap, old clothes, foam, newspaper and other packing materials. The box should have as much cushion as possible to support the lamps. More than one lamp in the same box is not recommended.
You can even use two boxes for extra protection. Add a good amount of cushioning material to the inner as well as the outer box and seal the ends of both the boxes with packing tape. Also, the outer box should be wrapped with plastic tape to prevent the box from tearing during transit. Finally, label the box as fragile and also mention that it contains lamps so that the movers know to handle it with care.
A good alternative to this cumbersome procedure is to take help from moving companies. They can pack and unpack your contents for a certain fee and this will save you a lot of delay and stress.
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