Ok, just got my light up above the table. Tiffiny [sp] light, places for 3 150 bulbs, curently just using 2 of the 150 large Vanity type round large bulbs. Hangs right about 32' above the table [very bottum edge of the light]. So i have never had a home table, and now i find that when i bend down to shot those light are directly in my eyes. I just hung it, so i guess the question is: did i miss anything, or is this just something that you get used to over time. Did i do it right? Thanks
Just hung light..its in my eyes..solutions?
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Height is about right (lower then my light actually), sounds to me like your bulbs are too big or the 'shade' area doesn't come down enough.
Got any pictures?
Got any pictures?
I am way to nre to know how to post pics
It is pretty much the same as every other tiffiny style lamp for pool tables. Says Billiards on the side and has pool balls. Form what i have seen they are all pretty much the same. I can email you a pic if it helps. I realize that this just might be normal, i am just not used to it and it cought me off guard. Thanks
It is pretty much the same as every other tiffiny style lamp for pool tables. Says Billiards on the side and has pool balls. Form what i have seen they are all pretty much the same. I can email you a pic if it helps. I realize that this just might be normal, i am just not used to it and it cought me off guard. Thanks
As far as I can tell, no way around it unless you raise the light.
My dad has a similar light over his table and it is always distracting to me. I went with a flourecent light and used the chrome honeycomb diffusers. It works great. No light glare in my eyes and complete even light on the table.
My dad has a similar light over his table and it is always distracting to me. I went with a flourecent light and used the chrome honeycomb diffusers. It works great. No light glare in my eyes and complete even light on the table.
Just so that you know, I have my light shades base at 32", and I love it.
The only thing I can tell you for sure is that 150 watt bulbs are way too high; most say a maximum of 75 watts is safe.
Also, try to change to regular bulbs or the energy saver florescent bulbs, they may fix the problem as well.
To me, lighting is a very big deal, and once you take the time to get it just right, it will pay off.
The only thing I can tell you for sure is that 150 watt bulbs are way too high; most say a maximum of 75 watts is safe.
Also, try to change to regular bulbs or the energy saver florescent bulbs, they may fix the problem as well.
To me, lighting is a very big deal, and once you take the time to get it just right, it will pay off.
I never measured the table to light height but I think the best height is when the bottom of the light shade is even with my eyes...I'm 6'1"
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This is a question that will always be asked, as it should be. There should be a generally agreed upon lighting specification that everyone can understand. Right now, it it chaos, chaos I tell you!
But seriously, the only point I would make is if there is another pool hall that you like, or bar with a bar box, whatever, just use the same fixture they are. You want to go with Tiffany style lamps. Well, that's nice, but do you care how you play outside your cozy little world?
Sorry if I'm sounding ugly, but this subject of lighting bugs me. Chaos,.....chaos.
But seriously, the only point I would make is if there is another pool hall that you like, or bar with a bar box, whatever, just use the same fixture they are. You want to go with Tiffany style lamps. Well, that's nice, but do you care how you play outside your cozy little world?
Sorry if I'm sounding ugly, but this subject of lighting bugs me. Chaos,.....chaos.
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I have been seeking the perfect solution to lighting my 9' Brunswick Centennial, soon-to-be-restored dream table, and have decided that fluorescent lighting is the way to go with no glare, less heat, and corner to corner even lighting. At my previous residence I used six incandescent bulbs to light my 9' table 32" above the table surface and they produced considerable ambient heat. The best, commercially available, light is made by the company that makes Diamond brand pool tables www.diamondbilliardproducts.com which uses a parabolic light diffusion louvered grid to properly distribute the light on the table surface. They specify the distance from the floor to the light to be 78" and have models to accommodate various size tables. This is the fixture I will install in my living room table location.
You can adapt a commericial flourescent fixture and/or craft your own fixture to a similar result using a parabolic diffusion grid available from
www.lightingplastics.com. The esthetics of the fixture design is a personal choice to fit the space and location of your table.
Hope this helps........, LEATHERWRAPPER
I have been seeking the perfect solution to lighting my 9' Brunswick Centennial, soon-to-be-restored dream table, and have decided that fluorescent lighting is the way to go with no glare, less heat, and corner to corner even lighting. At my previous residence I used six incandescent bulbs to light my 9' table 32" above the table surface and they produced considerable ambient heat. The best, commercially available, light is made by the company that makes Diamond brand pool tables www.diamondbilliardproducts.com which uses a parabolic light diffusion louvered grid to properly distribute the light on the table surface. They specify the distance from the floor to the light to be 78" and have models to accommodate various size tables. This is the fixture I will install in my living room table location.
You can adapt a commericial flourescent fixture and/or craft your own fixture to a similar result using a parabolic diffusion grid available from
www.lightingplastics.com. The esthetics of the fixture design is a personal choice to fit the space and location of your table.
Hope this helps........, LEATHERWRAPPER