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FAQ

Why do some pin-base compact fluorescent fixtures limit my choice of shades?

Pin-base compact fluorescent lamping requires more room inside the shade than screw-in sockets do.

Additionally, a 3 socket compact fluorescent version takes up more space than a 1 socket version. Thus, some small shades, or shades with particular shapes, may not work with certain pin-base CF configurations.