Exclusive LightingA lampshade can have many different fittings to attach it to the lamp.
| washer | (goes on a harp) |
| regular clip | (clips on to a regular light bulb) |
| candle clip | (clips on a candle bulb) |
| uno | (threaded hole in top that screws onto the socket) |
| chimney | (open hole in top that slides over a glass hurricane) |
| reflector bowl | (shade rests on top of a glass bowl) |
Maximum wattage for Lampshades
| Distance from widest part of bulb to inside of shade | Wattage |
| 1 5/8″ | 25 watts |
| 2″ | 40 watts |
| 2.5″ | 60 watts |
| 2 7/8″ | 75 watts |
| 3.5″ | 100 watts |
| 4.75″ | 150 watts |
| 6″ | 200 watts |
| 7.25″ | 250 watts |
How to measure a shade: diameter across top/ diameter across bottom/ slant along side
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