Choosing the Correct Glass Lamp Shade

!±8± Choosing the Correct Glass Lamp Shade

There are many styles and sizes of glass shades, many of which are standard. It can be initially confusing trying to figure out the right size and style for your particular fixture or lamp, but here are some guidelines that will assist you in making the right choice.

First tip: Always take measurements from outside edge to outside edge as this is how glass sizes are classified.

Second tip: Remember that glass is undersize. What does this mean? If the glass is classified as a 2 1/4", or a 7", the actual measurement of the glass will be slightly less than its stated size.

The first step is to determine how your glass is held in place.

1. Does the glass sit on a table lamp or chandelier that has a round ring or tripod? You probably want a Student shade. Measure the ring, outside edge to outside edge. Standard sizes are 5", 6", 7", 8", 10", 12" and 14". There is often a place for a chimney to sit within the larger ring. Again, measure that holder, outside edge to outside edge.

2. Is the glass held in place by three screws and does it have a slightly flared neck? If so, measure the cup or holder, outside edge to outside edge.

* If the holder measures just over 2 1/4", you are looking for 2 1/4" fitter shades.

* If the holder measures just over 3 1/4" or 4", you are looking for 3 1/4" or 4" fitter shades. Both sizes come in two styles: either enclosed globes or open shades.

* Glass with 6", 8" and 10" fitters are also available in enclosed globe styles.

3. Do you have a table lamp that has a brass or glass bottom and the glass sits on a ring with no screws? You may be looking for a Gone With The Wind globe. The ring will measure just over 4" and the globe will have a straight neck that just sits on the ring. There is usually a smaller holder for a Chimney within the larger 4' ring.

4. Does your glass have a fairly flat opening with no distinct neck? Do you put it on the lamp or fixture around the light bulb socket and then screw a ring around the threaded part of the protruding socket? If so, you are looking for a Neckless shade. Most of these shades have a 1 5/8" opening.

5. Floor lamps can be very confusing. We have found the most common types to be as follows:

* If your lamp is newer, and you need a glass with a 1 5/8"-1 7/8" opening, you may need a Neckless shade. The shade is placed on the lamp around the bulb socket, and a ring generally threads around the part of the socket that protrudes.

* Shades on older floor lamps, called Torchieres, have a longish neck that measures 2 3/4" which fits around an oversize Mogul light bulb socket.

* There is also a very popular floor lamp, dating from the 1950"s, that looks like a torchiere but uses a different type of glass. If your floor lamp has a holder with screws, it will not take the older torchiere style. You need what is called an IES Diffuser glass shade. Often the IES shade supports a fabric shade. IES Diffusers come in three standard sizes: 2 1/4" fitter with a 6" top diameter, 2 1/4" fitter with an 8" top diameter, and 2 7/8" fitter with a 10" top diameter.

6. Chimneys usually sit within several prongs or inside of a round gallery. Again, measure outside edge to outside edge to determine the correct size.

7. Hurricane glass is commonly used on chandeliers and wall sconces. The holder or cup will measure about 1 3/4" outside edge to outside edge. The glass itself is called a 1 5/8" fitter, although the actual measurement is closer to 1 1/2".

Hopefully these tips will help you in determining the proper glass shade for your lamp or fixture. Good luck! Tania Maxwell

Choosing the Correct Glass Lamp Shade

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Torchere Glass Lamp Shade Replacement Types

!±8± Torchere Glass Lamp Shade Replacement Types

There is hardly any more confusion in the lighting industry than how to select a replacement glass shade for a torchiere lamp.

First let us define a torchiere lamp. A torchiere lamp is any table or floor lamp whose light is directed upward by means of a glass, metal, stone, plastic or other type of reflector. These lamps take many forms and are made of many materials but most commonly made as floor lamps.

The word "Torchiere" is derived from the French word "Torche" torch.

These popular lamps provide excellent area lighting because they bounce light off the ceiling and diffuse it throughout a large area of the room.

There are four (4) basic types of torchiere glass.

1) Dish type torchiere glass (most common) is a dish or bowl shape glass shade with a 1 5/8" wide center hole that simply slips down over the electrical socket and rests upon a metal or plastic holder. There is a threaded ring which screws down over the electrical socket to hold the glass in place. This type torchiere glass is usually frosted white, beige or plain white.

2) Reflector waffle pattern opal white torchiere glass is a cone shape glass shade available in two (2) common sizes: 2.75" fitter that is 10" wide and the other is a 2.25" fitter that is 8" wide. This torchiere glass usually has a waffle type pattern pressed into the surface of the glass although there are some with no pattern in the glass. These torchiere glass shades were very popular in the 1920's and 1930's and were found on many 6 way floor lamps that had 3 arm lights plus a center light. They are also available on some modern lamps as well as some floor lamps without arms. Many of these lamps are designed for a fabric lamp shade to rest upon the reflector glass. This arrangement not only provides excellent area lighting but also excellent reading light.

3) Long neck torchiere glass is a larger glass, usually around 13-16" wide with a long neck that fits down inside a 2.75 - 3"" wide holder. This glass shade has the appearance of a very wide funnel with neck. These are the most expensive type of torchiere glass shades.

4) Stiffel replacement torchiere glass is made specifically to fit lamps from this lamp maker.

If you need further help selecting the correct torchiere glass for your lamp, be sure to contact a professional full service lamp company with lots of experience with torchiere lamps.

Good luck on all your lighting projects.

Best Regards - Jim Hoyle

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What Are the Different Types of Energy Saving Candle Bulbs and Where to Use Them?

!±8± What Are the Different Types of Energy Saving Candle Bulbs and Where to Use Them?

Did you know that there are several different types of energy saving candle bulbs? They come in different colors, sizes, and shapes but no matter what type of energy saving candle bulbs you might use they are all cost efficient. The same benefits are provided as with other energy efficient CFL bulbs. To mention a few types of energy saving candle light bulbs available in the market:

a. Standard bulb - this type of bulb is best used in the living room. They are available in a variety of wattages, 25W, 40W, 60W
b. Twisted bulb- want a stylish light that won't eat up much on energy? This is the perfect solution for you. It can be used for any decorative light fittings. You can choose between small bayonet cap, bayonet cap and small Edison screw bases.
c. Coloured bulb - This type of candle bulb is popularly used in hotels, pubs, disco houses but would also look good in your bedroom or entertainment room. Available in different colors to choose from.
d. Specialist bulb - designed to imitate a real flame but compared to a real candle this does not produce flame.
e. Bent tip bulb - this type of bulb looks like a real candle with a tip on it.
f. Chandelier bulbs - alternative to standard bulbs only 15 watts rate.
g. Long life bulbs- ideal for hard to reach places. Its lamp life will last up to 3,000-8,000 hour lifespan.

This generation with people being aware about the environmental changes in our planet, the light industry has responded to the consumer demands by producing efficient lights. With the accessibility of energy saving lights in the market consumers have obtained savings on their lighting bills and it has changed on how we "see light".

With the use of energy efficient lights homeowners can save about 80% savings on their monthly electric bills as they experienced with standard regular light fittings. There are other benefits for using energy saving candle bulbs. They last 10 times longer than the life of the standard light bulb saving the homeowners replacement cost in the long run. Its temperature when in use is significantly cooler than that of a traditional light bulb. This makes these bulbs a perfect match for fittings or spaces that are not open and they can be placed near lampshades of a delicate type and the energy saving candle bulbs can be used both indoor and outdoor. Energy efficient lights and traditional light globes provide the same amount of light.

Stop the harmful greenhouse effect by replacing your ordinary lights to energy saving candle bulbs today. We all need to participate to reduce pollution and stop climate change. Use energy efficient candle bulbs to reduce energy consumption.

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