Information - Questions and Answers, About Lamp Parts and Lighting Fittings

How Do I Measure Lamp Thread?

• Thread Size Chart
• What is IPS and Why Do We Use These Size Threads for Lighting Parts?
• Blind Tap or Threaded Through - What is the Difference
• How to Cut a Running Thread Lamp Nipple
• Did You Know - Lamp Parts Have a Gender and Love to Mate?
• Common Measurement Conversions

Measuring Components

• Fraction - Decimal - Metric Conversions
• How To Properly Measure Components

SAFETY - FAQ

• ★ Notice to California Residents : Proposition 65 Info
• Testing a Lamp or Lighting Fixture with a Multi-Meter

Grand Brass Certifications

• Grand Brass Lamp Parts Certifications

UL- FAQ

• How can I UL list my Lamps and Lighting Fixtures?

Lamp Shades

• Non-Threaded Uno Type Shades

Light Bulbs

• What is the CRI Rating for an LED Bulb?
• How a Three Way Light Bulb Works

Product Finishes Information

• What is Free Machining Brass?
• Antique Brass Finish
• Unfinished Brass

ARMS for Lamps and Chandeliers - FAQS

• How to Wire a Chandelier Arm

Lamp Bases - FAQ

• What is a Wire Way?
• Learn How a Lamp Base is Measured and Mounted

CHANDELIER CHAIN - FAQ

• How to Correctly Open Chain Links with a Chain Plier

Check Rings - FAQ

• How to use a Check Ring with Tubing
• How to Measure a Checkring

Canopys - FAQs and Helpful Information

• How to Hang a Chain Hanging Fixture Canopy

Crystal - FAQ

• How to Measure Chandelier Crystal Pendants

Dimmers and Lighting Controls

• Using Dimmers with LED Bulbs

Glass Lamp Shades - FAQ

• What is a IES Floor Lamp Type Shade and How is it Used
• What is a Neck-less Style Glass Fitter and How is it used?
• How to Measure Torchiere Style Floor Lamp Glass Shades
• How to Measure a Glass Shade with a Neck for a Fitter with Thumb Screws

Lamp Harps - FAQ

• What is the Difference Between a Heavy Duty Lamp Harp and a Regular Lamp Harp
• What Thread is on The Top of a Typical Style Harp
• The Common Harp - How to Measure it Correctly and Choose Just the Right Size

LAMP NOZZLE - FAQ

• Lamp Nozzles - What are they used for? Why do we need them?

Lamp Sockets - FAQ

• Lamp Socket Shade Rings: Safety Info
• Lamp Socket Thread Sizes
• Polarization - A Must when Wiring Lamps and Lighting Fixtures
• Daisy Chaining Lamp Sockets - A Valuable Wiring Technique
• Help with International Sockets, Wiring and Plugs?
• Help with Lamp Socket Bases?

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Switches - FAQ

• How a Three Way Switch Works
• Installing Piercing Type Lamp Cord Switches

Lamp Wire - FAQ

• ★ What is the Shortest a Lamp Cord Can Be ?
• ★ Which Type of Wire Should I use ?
• ★ How Much Wattage can I Put on a Lamp Wire?
• ★ What is the difference between SPT-1 and SPT-2 Wire?
• Working with Fabric Cloth Covered Wire:
• How To Wire A Lamp Socket Using an Underwriter's Knot

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Vase Caps - FAQ

• How are Vase Caps Measured?