Table lights question

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I understand lights should be at 37" above the table. My home table has only a 2 bulb 4" long florescent light that is more like48" above the table. How much difference would this make?

I play and practice at home on a 35 yr old Fisher coin op, which is night and different then the diamonds I play on at league. Nothing I can do about my table but will different lighting help enough to warrant spending money on a new light or will just lowering my cheap setup do just as good?
 
so much goes unsaid in your letter . Is the Fisher 7' or 8' ? are the bulbs completely exposed (metal fixture) or is there some type of shade ? Even though 4' florescents all use t-40 bulbs , are they energy savers , soft whites , or commercial bulbs ?
Most 'pool table lights' are designed for the 7' bar box , and may not provide adequate lighting at the ends of 9' tables .
But the answer is as simple as this - does it provide consistent lighting along the length and width of your table , with no 'dark spots' that the light doesn't seem to be reaching ? Are there any strange or elongated shadows behind the balls ?
Most importantly , are you comfortable shooting under that light ? If so , leave it alone ! This is definitely a case of 'if it ain't broke . . .'
 
7' table bare bulbs completely exposed. & soft white. Yes the ball has different shadows according to where it lays on the table. I am trying to make as much right as I can. I want all play and practice to be as close to the same conditions as possible. No need to slow my learning curve.
 
two options , depending on your financial situation
option 1 buy the big table light from Diamond . you'll love it
option 2 buy a couple 8' industrials and hang them yourself

consistent light is essential for aiming
 
ridinda9 said:
two options , depending on your financial situation
option 1 buy the big table light from Diamond . you'll love it
option 2 buy a couple 8' industrials and hang them yourself

consistent light is essential for aiming
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or..........buy a Diamond 7ft ProAm......with a Diamond light, and be done with it:D
 
pooladdiction said:
Build your own. As I was told, wether it be this site or YouTube, the search button is your best friend:)
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that search buttons pretty useful on

http://hotnakedasianchixdointhingstodonk . . . .
oh , wait , what are the new rules about posting links ? Don't want to tic off MrWilson . . . . .
 
ridinda9 said:
that search buttons pretty useful on

http://hotnakedasianchixdointhingstodonk . . . .
oh , wait , what are the new rules about posting links ? Don't want to tic off MrWilson . . . . .
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See....that's why I didn't post the link to the corner of 1st & main for making some side money....ooops:D
 
8up said:
How many of those guys did you really ever give a job?

Besides you don't want me to start telling lies now do you? :)
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3 different times I offered work to someone with a sign, they said my was a cut in pay compared to what they made standing there with a sign:eek:
 
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