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LAMPS & LIGHTING – A GLOSSARY OF TERMS:
E – Lamps & Lighting Dictionary:
ER to Eyeball and much more
Eclectic Design
A style of interior decorating that mixes different styles and period of lighting and furniture.
Entry Lights
Lights at the entry of a home that help guide visitors and provide security. These pieces can also be used to light breezeways.
ER Lamp
Ellipsoidal reflector lamp is a soft glass lamp that focuses the beam about two inches in front of the bulb. It is designed to improve the efficiency of deep baffle recessed downlights, but is often misused in residential applications, where it may stick down from the fixture.
Etched Glass
Glass treated by an acid bath, producing a satiny, diffused surface or design.
Extended Life Lamp
Incandescent lamp with 2500+ hours of rated average life and reduced output; uses a stronger filament.
Eyeball
A recessed, adjustable accent light that protrudes slightly below the ceiling.
Extension Pole
Used to adapt a fan to high ceilings, lowering the fan from the ceiling.
Extensions
Piece used to make height adjustments for the shade on the harp.
