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

Torchere Glass Lamp Shade Replacement Types

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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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