How to find the right Fixture Replacement Globes & Shades AI guide
Written by an AI model from its trained knowledge.
What the AI looks for in Fixture Replacement Globes & Shades
- Fitter size
- Measure the outside diameter of the glass's neck or lip; common fitter sizes are 2-1/4, 3-1/4, 4 and 6 inches The fitter ring or holder only grips glass of its exact size.
- Attachment style
- Match the method the old glass used: lip held by set screws, a threaded neck, a center-hole with finial, or a clip-on A shade designed for one attachment method generally cannot be held by another.
- Glass type
- Opal or frosted glass hides the bulb; clear or seeded glass exposes it With clear glass you will see the bulb, so the shade choice affects which bulbs look acceptable.
- Enclosed fixtures
- If the globe fully encloses the bulb, use an LED rated for enclosed fixtures Trapped heat shortens the life of LEDs that are not rated for enclosed use.
Brands that matter
- Westinghouse: Wide range of generic replacement glass in standard fitter sizes.
- Progress Lighting: Sells replacement glass for its own fixtures.
- Kichler: Replacement glass for Kichler fixtures.
What to avoid
- Listings that give an overall diameter but no fitter size
- Fitting a fully enclosed globe over a non-rated LED or a high-wattage bulb
Questions
Which measurement matters?
The fitter, meaning the neck or lip that the holder grips. The shade's overall width does not determine fit.