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GLASSWARE & SHADES

GLASSWARE GLOSSARY

FITTER (F)

Fitter size is the diameter

of the glass where the glass

attaches to the fixture or lamp.

HEIGHT (H)

Distance between the two

farthest points opposite each

other on the top and bottom of

the glass that form a vertical line.

DIAMETER (D)

Distance between two

opposite points at the

widest part of the glass

that form a horizontal line.

CENTER HOLE

The opening on a neckless

shade and measured like a

fitter. If a piece of glass has

a fitter and a center hole, the

center hole is used for lock-up.

DEPTH

Distance from the center

point inside the glass to the

point directly opposite, this is

measured without mounting.

BULGE

The diameter measured at the

widest part of a chimney.

TOP OPENING

Distance between the two

farthest points opposite each

other on the top of a student

shade. All top openings are

wide enough and made to fit

over the average chimney.

THREADED NECK

A fitter that attaches to the

fixture or lamp by means

of threads in the glass.

NOTCHED FITTER

Designed to lock tightly into

specially designed holders

with ¼ turn.

This wattage guide is a

general recommendation

only. Actual wattage ratings

are influenced by fixture type,

bulb location and ambient

temperature. The light source

should be located at the

center of each shade.

Feature

Polyethylene

Acrylic Polycarbonate

Heat Resistance

G

G

E

Quality of Seams

F

E

E

UV Resistance

F

E

F

Strength

G

G

E

Light Transmission

F

E

G

Wall Thickness Uniformity

G

G

E

Shatter Resistance

E

F

G

Surface Characteristics

G

E

G

Appearance vs. Time

G

E

G

Strength vs. Time

G

E

F

Overall Appearance

G

E

G

Polyethylene

Globe

Watts

6"

40

8"

75

10"

100

12"

150

14"

200

16"

200

18"

250

Acrylic

Globe

Watts

6"

60

8"

75

10"

100

12"

150

14"

150

16"

200

18"

200

Cylinder

Watts

5"

60

Polycarbonate

Globe

Watts

6"

75

Cylinder

Watts

5½"

60

5¾"

60

6¼"

60

7¼"

60

8½"

60

8¾"

60

FEATURE COMPARISON CHART

RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM INCANDESCENT WATTAGE RATINGS

KEY: 

E = Excellent 

G = Good 

F = Fair

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