I have a pool table light with 4' flourscent lighting. What is the best type of flourscent lighting for a pool table? Please let the know the brand name and the model number.
Thank you,
twoforpool
Thank you,
twoforpool
Flourscent Lighting
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Generally, you'll want tubes that are designed to provide accurate color representation, one that mimicks sunlight. Bulbs of this ilk are used in jewelry counters, meat counters, etc. Do some research of the W.W. Grainger industrial catalog. They provide descriptions of many flourescent tubes, their color charateristics, and intented applications. I used this source when I purchased a Diamond Lamp. Its been too long to remember the brand, size, spectrum, etc. The lamp is in storage along with the tubes.
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IIRC they are called 'full spectrum' bulbs.
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Does anyone know how they simulate sunlight or daylight with a light bulb. Is it the coating on the glass or the chemicals within the bulb or a combination of both?
Does anyone know how they simulate sunlight or daylight with a light bulb. Is it the coating on the glass or the chemicals within the bulb or a combination of both?
Huh I wonder
I wonder if these bulbs were being used there for awhile when Earl was wearing those sunglasses while playing pool - LOL
matcase said:
I wonder if these bulbs were being used there for awhile when Earl was wearing those sunglasses while playing pool - LOL
Take a look at the Brunswick web site. They recommend full spectrum lights and sell for $500.00 or so.
At home Depot you can get a 40 watt lamp that will hold four bulbs. The whole rig (with bulbs) costs about $40.00. Be careful and be sure you get the right bulbs, read very carefully.
I bought two sets, and used two 2 X 4 by 8' studs nailed together length wise and centered on the lamps. Works like a charm and can be seen in the pool room photos on this site under my name (JoeW). Now they just need some trim to make them look good.
The two sets hooked together work best. They light the whole table as it should be for competition play. See the BCA site as there is a recommended distance above the table (42" or so).
I am 63 and find that when I play on other tables with out good lighting my eyes tend to tire more quickly. I can play for 8 hours or so on mine. Good lighting is worth it in my opinion.
Seems to me that there is some advantage to wearing a ball cap on most tables to cut down on glare. However, I have never worn a ball cap and hats of any sort are uncomfortable to me.
At home Depot you can get a 40 watt lamp that will hold four bulbs. The whole rig (with bulbs) costs about $40.00. Be careful and be sure you get the right bulbs, read very carefully.
I bought two sets, and used two 2 X 4 by 8' studs nailed together length wise and centered on the lamps. Works like a charm and can be seen in the pool room photos on this site under my name (JoeW). Now they just need some trim to make them look good.
The two sets hooked together work best. They light the whole table as it should be for competition play. See the BCA site as there is a recommended distance above the table (42" or so).
I am 63 and find that when I play on other tables with out good lighting my eyes tend to tire more quickly. I can play for 8 hours or so on mine. Good lighting is worth it in my opinion.
Seems to me that there is some advantage to wearing a ball cap on most tables to cut down on glare. However, I have never worn a ball cap and hats of any sort are uncomfortable to me.
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I tend to find the flourescent tube lighting is best, especially for eliminating shadows from the balls, and the best lights out there for this, are Diamond Lights, but they have 1 major flaw, there aren't any Diamond stockists/suppliers in the UK (Or Europe for that matter), which is an absolute disgrace!!! 
Willie
Willie
Kevin Lindstrom said:
Look at the CRI (color rendering index) for the lamps you use. The closer you get to 100, the closer you are to sunlight. Modern flourescents are pretty good, at least for playing pool (I think they are in the high 80's now). I would go with the full spectrum flourescent lights. IMO the mfg doesn't matter much, just look at the CRI rating.
If you really care about what you're lighting (like in retail displays), it's hard to beat incondescent lights, specifically halogens, they have a CRI of 100 but are more ineficient... they use more energy.
TheWizard said:I tend to find the flourescent tube lighting is best, especially for eliminating shadows from the balls, and the best lights out there for this, are Diamond Lights, but they have 1 major flaw, there aren't any Diamond stockists/suppliers in the UK (Or Europe for that matter), which is an absolute disgrace!!!
Willie
I agree these are the best pool table lights I've seen. The big advantage they have is the use of a parabolic lens (cuts down glare). You should be able to get those at Home Depot. Come to think of it I'm not sure they have those in Europe either but any large home improvement center should cary them.