Nothing
is more frustrating than finding that a globe to your outside light
is broken, but this could actually be a good thing. Today’s globes
are moisture resistant, designed to tolerate high impacts, and
include UV radiation inhibitors to prevent yellowing. You will
probably be able to
find a replacement
globe for outdoor light fixtures that
is better than the one you had originally. The trick is to know how
to find the right one.
Shape
The
first thing you need to determine is the shape you need. Globes come
in finial-shaped streetlamp styles as well as special shapes like
flames, jelly jars, eggs, and cylinders. Post-top fixtures look like
the old-time gas streetlamps, and prismatic ones have a unique shape
that disperses the light beautifully.
Size
The
correct size is a little trickier to find. If you still have the old
globe, all you need to do is measure its diameter, height, and neck
size. Otherwise, you can measure how much clearance your outdoor
fixture allows to determine the height and diameter. Measure the
plate that the globe rests on to
figure out
how
big the neck should be.
Material
Most globes
you'll find will be made out of glass, but there are a few
exceptions. Polycarbonate is a plastic that can withstand the hot
temperatures in Palm Coast, FL. Acrylic resists the signs of aging
while polyethylene is the least expensive type of globe. Keep in mind
that although it is very affordable, it only comes in a solid
white.
Once you know how to determine the shape, size, and
type of replacement globe for outdoor light fixtures that you need,
locating a new one should be easy. Best of all, your new globe will
include many features that the old one didn't, such as UV protection,
strength against impacts, and moisture resistance. Like us on
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