Yeah there is a maximum weight limit I'm sure but generally common sense applies.

Some of the very old ceiling roses have 3 hooks around the sides so that heavy shades could be hooked on with chains. Generally though anything heavier than a normal shade will have to be installed instead of a ceiling rose / pendant. I haven't seen too many glass shades that can just be screwed on to a lamp holder.

That must have really hurt though! Ouuch!

Most pendants thesedays have a round blue/brown 2 core cable going into to the top or 3 core if it's not a plastic bulb holder.

Here's a fancy brass ceiling rose with hooks
[Linked Image from lisabrassware.co.nz]

Still find plenty of old twisted pair telephone cabling too around houses too always Grey and white.


[This message has been edited by djk (edited 09-27-2003).]