Can you use any kind of drum shade with this fixture or does it have to be from Progress Lighting
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I would stick with the one from Progress Lighting. The way the shade has to fit on is by a special little disk in the center top of the shade. The disk has a cutout on the side so that you just slip it into a groove on the pendant bar. It doesn't have any screw on parts like regular shades.
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I don't see why not. Just make sure the drum shade has an opening where you can slide it on that measures almost 1/2 inch. .
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You can probably use any shade out there provided it has that right sized notch in it. Which means it's best that you have them physically together since the photos here aren't detailed enough to make that comparison.
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you can do not install the shade, but it doesn't look complete, not nice...it's better this way how you see a pk, but if you need something without shade, better look for something different.
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Using this shade, will make it much easier as there is a notch cut out in the top of the drum frame to slide the shade onto after you install the light kit into the ceiling. With that being said, I did use the same light kit on another shade installation, but I had to run the light kit wires through the shade first before wiring into the ceiling. It was a bit of a pain, but I loved the shade (purchased in an antique shop). You just have to have a little more patience and good balance!
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If you go to their website product page and look in the shade specification PDF: http://progresslighting.com/SpecSheets/P8825.pdfit states "A bottom etched acrylic diffuser is included".
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Hi Mark, I have this same tent and agree that some of the fixture for HID lights are heavy and I try to stay away from them. However I do have one that I continue to use and have built a support that fits above the metal frame of the tent. I made it from 1 x 2 inch hardwood. Like oak, maple or birch. It has L brackets on the ends to prevent them from pulling off. Then I hang the light from them. The wood piece goes above the metal rods to help support them. I also purchased light weight mogul base fixtures for my lights with seperate ballasts that sit on the floor. Hope this helps as that was the only thing I was not crazy about with this tent. Hi Mark, I have this same tent and agree that some of the fixture for HID lights are heavy and I try to stay away from them. However I do have one that I continue to use and have built a support that fits above the metal frame of the tent. I made it from 1 x 2 inch hardwood. Like oak, maple or birch. It has L brackets on the ends to prevent them from pulling off. Then I hang the light from them. The wood piece goes above the metal rods to help support them. I also purchased light weight mogul base fixtures for my lights with seperate ballasts that sit on the floor. Hope this helps as... » Read More Hi Mark, I have this same tent and agree that some of the fixture for HID lights are heavy and I try to stay away from them. However I do have one that I continue to use and have built a support that fits above the metal frame of the tent. I made it from 1 x 2 inch hardwood. Like oak, maple or birch. It has L brackets on the ends to prevent them from pulling off. Then I hang the light from them. The wood piece goes above the metal rods to help support them. I also purchased light weight mogul base fixtures for my lights with seperate ballasts that sit on the floor. Hope this helps as that was the only thing I was not crazy about with this tent. « Show Less
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I also have three truss sections put together (I bought two extra sections to extend the coverage on stage) on both the front and rear stage set up. I hang 18 LED par 46 and 36 cans on each truss and also 6 regular "heavy" par 56 cans in the middle over the drum section for direct drum washes. The 56's have a different beam effect so they look good with the fogger and hazer but are heavier. I was worried about the weight also but found the trusses held up nicely!!
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I used candelabera lights. I already had them but you could find them anywhere including Lowes and Home Depot or even Walmart.
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In a band situation it might be difficult. When I use the lights for a band I pre-program them to DMX so I have exactly what I want. When I'm DJing, I find the best spot to mount them is near the sub so they're more active to the beat rather than the vocals. One option you might have is if you could send a completely separate stage monitor to be next to the light stand and only have the bass guitar or kick drum sent to this monitor. Adjust the sensitivity to that.
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I haven't. But You can use any bulb that you prefer as long as it fits with the base, the fixture's dimension and the maximum wattage allowed. What I use for this one is actually a globe bulb. I love it because the lighting is very pleasing in the eyes. Bright yet cozy. Plus, it's really durable and high quality. Hope it helps! (Pack of 4) G25 LED Bulb 6W, Warm white, 3000K, 40W Globe Bulb Incandescent Replacement, clear Cover, Dimmable, UL Listed, Energy star certified,
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As slinky describes, my shade like this has a three bar ring at top small circle with a threaded area to which you can easily attach a regular lamp harp. I use a CFL bulb with it with no trouble.
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Does anyone know where you can see a photo of this on a shade and what that connection actually looks like? I have a shade I would like to use but have no idea if it will work. A photo of it all would make it much clearer. And is there a diffuser option that blocks the bulbs from being seen from below?
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This looks like a great shade for my modern style house. I am concerned about the view from the bottom as I want to put this on a very high ceiling and no information provided covers this detail. Is it bare (to the bulb/fixture) or is there some sort of diffuser? If so, is it nice? As to fixture hardware to you suggest the recommended pairing off the website? It looks like the max drop would be 3" for base, 15" for rod, 10" for shade = 28 off the ceiling.
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Yes, the type of lamps that I have is that the shade sits on top and I have a knob that I have to use to screwed my shade on. I hope this has been helpful. This shade is not the type of shade that has the prongs where you can just sit it on your light bulb.
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When you have a lamp that cannot have a traditional harp attachment. I had a lamp where the shade had a ring that slid onot where the light bulb is screwed in and I wanted a more modern shade.
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Lift up the drum and slide a two foot level under it and let it rest on the top of the fixture while you put them on.
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Yes. This is my 2nd fixture. To let you know I wouldn't try to squeeze plastic shade to try to get it in. Over time the plastic gets brittle from the light bulb heat and can crack. The fixture is very light, and the mounting holes are slotted. You could easily drop the fixture down to change.
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Im not 100% sure. As long as its plastic not glass you should be fine. Just dont go to dark with it because its pretty much water down paint. So the more layers you put on the less light shines through. At sum point it would just be like taking spray paint to them. And do them all at once if you want them to match.