Pool lights installation after table has been set up

T

tomx

Registered
I have 4 of the following lights,

http://www.homedecorators.com/P/Finn_Pendant/440/

Instead of stepping on the table to install the lights, I have an idea to install the 4 lights on a long stick and then hang the stick above the table. In this way, I only need a ladder around the ends of the table to hang the stick.

Have you guys done the similar job before? If yes, any suggestions on the stick you use (what type it is and where you can get it, home depot?)?

Or it really doesn't matter to just step on your table to install the light on the ceiling directly?

Any input is welcome!

Tom
 
It isn't real bad to get on a table with one piece slate---but don't do it with a three piece. But hold on, there is a better way. Just put a piece of plywood on the top of the table. Don't let it rest on the rubber part of the rails---just on top of the wood or whatever is on top. If it is a quality built table,it can take the weight unless you are a behemoth.
 
Stand

I would say stand on it, but alot of people on here might not agree. Just don't wear shoes...so you stretch or tear the felt. And use a stepping stool so you don't put weight on the sides or the rails.




tomx said:
I have 4 of the following lights,

http://www.homedecorators.com/P/Finn_Pendant/440/

Instead of stepping on the table to install the lights, I have an idea to install the 4 lights on a long stick and then hang the stick above the table. In this way, I only need a ladder around the ends of the table to hang the stick.

Have you guys done the similar job before? If yes, any suggestions on the stick you use (what type it is and where you can get it, home depot?)?

Or it really doesn't matter to just step on your table to install the light on the ceiling directly?

Any input is welcome!

Tom
Click to expand...
 
You can also put a ladder on either side (or end) of the table and put a beam in between the ladders, kind of like scaffolding. A lightweight kid that can follow directions might work, too. I like your idea with the stick, but it might look better if you built a long narrow box. Then the majority of the wiring could be hidden inside the box. Maybe mount a 2"x4" directly to the ceiling, then slide the box over it and screw the sides of the box to the 2"x4".
 
tomx said:
I have 4 of the following lights,

http://www.homedecorators.com/P/Finn_Pendant/440/

Instead of stepping on the table to install the lights, I have an idea to install the 4 lights on a long stick and then hang the stick above the table. In this way, I only need a ladder around the ends of the table to hang the stick.

Have you guys done the similar job before? If yes, any suggestions on the stick you use (what type it is and where you can get it, home depot?)?

Or it really doesn't matter to just step on your table to install the light on the ceiling directly?

Any input is welcome!

Tom
Click to expand...
Tom
Do you have the electrically boxes in the ceiling already installed for each of these fixtures?
 
bsmutz said:
You can also put a ladder on either side (or end) of the table and put a beam in between the ladders, kind of like scaffolding.
Click to expand...

This is what I've done several times in my room. You probably need a second step ladder and a 2x12 anyway. :D

Or.. get a sheet or two of 3/4" plywood. Then cut some 2x4's and lay them length ways over the table. Stack them 2 high (3 1/2" ) so they are higher than the rails, space them out so that the table is well covered and lay the plywood over them. Six 8' 2x4's should do it. Two parallel and next to the side rails and two down the middle. I like this idea. Easy to move around on top of the table this way.
 
Nope, I don't have the electrically boxes in the ceiling already installed for each of these fixtures. :(

I like the idea to put a piece of plywood on the top of the table and step on it, but still have a little bit concern about damaging the table.

I still want to try the stick (or a box, thanks to bsmutz) thing first to see how it goes. Just couldn't decide what vailable material I want to use at this time.

Thank you guys for all the input!

Tom


Jack Madden said:
Tom
Do you have the electrically boxes in the ceiling already installed for each of these fixtures?
Click to expand...
 
bsmutz said:
You can also put a ladder on either side (or end) of the table and put a beam in between the ladders, kind of like scaffolding. A lightweight kid that can follow directions might work, too. I like your idea with the stick, but it might look better if you built a long narrow box. Then the majority of the wiring could be hidden inside the box. Maybe mount a 2"x4" directly to the ceiling, then slide the box over it and screw the sides of the box to the 2"x4".
Click to expand...

This idea works, cause I did it this way also. Great minds think alike!! :D
 
Last edited:
Whenever you are working above the table always put a cover on it, even when changing a light bulb. I have seen people drop light bulbs when changing them and it would have been so much nicer if the cover was on the table instead of having the glass to contend with.
 
TheBook said:
Whenever you are working above the table always put a cover on it, even when changing a light bulb. I have seen people drop light bulbs when changing them and it would have been so much nicer if the cover was on the table instead of having the glass to contend with.
Click to expand...

This I agree with. It gets pretty ugly when a 6' florescent tube crashes on a table. But I've been owning pool rooms for over 30 years, and never had a problem standing on the table to work. Just take off your shoes and step a little gingerly, no jumping up and down.

If the table has been put together properly, it should not present a problem. I mean cmon, we're talking about something built to hold over a 1,000 pounds of weight. The slate should never separate from a normal man's weight. It shouldn't budge.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top