would a paper craft lamp shade catch on fire? how good are they? or would you get a cloth lamp shade?
2022005
The fabric appears to be vinyl/polyester. I'm sure it would catch on fire as any lamp shade would. I would by a cloth lamp shade.
2022006
This shade, # 5200-29, is crafted from a heavy plastic that is made for lampshades. There is a satiny fabric on the outside. The "paper" shades are made the same way. Choose the fabric or paper shade according to the surface you prefer to work on. The lampshade does not have any wattage restrictions on the package. We suggest using a lower wattage bulb. Safety also dictates than any lamp not be left on unsupervised for an extended period of time.
2022007
This is not a paper shade. It is laminated and feels like plastic on the inside and fabric on the outside. I put clinging decals on it for decoration. Thin craft paints might bleed but heavier ones would work on the fabric and you should be able to glue decorative trims on it without any problems.
184270
I am not sure what you mean by the "shade it holds". the chimney has a little wiggle room in my base that is very nearly 3" across (outside diameter. If you have a metal lamp that needs a chimney, you want it to fit snugly and not fall out. I think you will do ok with this chimney.
405770
It is for lamp shades and would strongly discourage anyone from attaching a lamp shade made of cloth or other flammable material onto a torchiere lamp. The bulbs generate a lot of heat and are known fire hazards.
920850
Last winter I placed two old lamps toward the outside edges and hung a work light (attaching the hook to the roof rod with a zip tie to keep it away from the plastic). This allowed for plenty of heat during the night when temps dropped to the teens. I threaded the wires outside the upper window and took precautions to protect all electrical items from moisture, both inside and out. For watering, I removed all the lights. Also, we used tent stakes to secure the base, as we had some strong winds last winter. Never had problems and am expecting many years of service.
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If you use a regular bulb, I would think you would have to use one that "clips" on the bulb. I have some bulbs that are the CFL's and they are shaped like an incandescent bulb. With this kit I use a flicker bulb, so no shade.
1287678
I personally would not try anything different w the electricity. Note that this lamp takes only 15 watt bulbs! Try anything more, and it melts. My advice: buy a different lamp.
2009350
Can you install one of these under a normal tabletop lamp with a shade? Or is it too hot to have a shade on it?
598905
I don't know why hers caught on fire, but I've had mine for a while and I use it 3 - 4 times a week and it has never caught on fire. It is cloth material so something would of had to ignite it. Maybe she put foil on potatoes or something. Cloth doesn't just sporadically catch on fire without ignition. It is a great product. I even bought my mom one and she uses it just as frequently as I do. Never any problems.
2034199
Yes. The lamp shade does not have to be used. An interesting or different light bulb should work well.
29680
I have had no problem with my shade. I try to roll it up of stormy, but it has gotten wet and dried easily.
502595
Yes, but I left mine on because it's *really* hard to find a shade that is a good size/color to go with the lamp. (I've tried!)
1248120
The fabric appears to be vinyl/polyester. I believe you can dye the lamp shade.
2235420
Yes. But there is a label on the light bulb socket that states: "CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire, use MAXIMUM 13 watts self-ballasted lamp or lamp adapter." There is also a picture of a CFL curly-style bulb. However, the fixture is a standard table lamp type that has been used for over a hundred years. Are they now making these fixtures with a plastic that more-easily ignites? I suspect the label is government-mandated. I connected a 40 watt incandescent bulb and left it on for over an hour. No fire, but it did get hot.
812985
Lamp comes with a sort of nuts to secure the glass shade and in order to prevent any damage rubber washers are in between glass and metal. Hope this help.
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Rita - I am not sure about the material bu it really works for us. We typically camp in the Shendoah's where we get unexpected rains and they did the trick. We use them not for shade but for rain protection.
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Fire hazard. I put some in and it didn't catch fire but compared to the other heat bulbs I was using the fixture was SUPER hot after only a short while. I doubt the fixture would catch fire itself (maybe the wires if they're junky pvc jacketed) but if it was near a wall I could see it getting hot enough to start that on fire.
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My husband uses this lamp and he said NO it does not get hot. If you are worried abt. fire go to dollar store & get a metal serving tray & put it underneath.Good luck, Janet