Recommendation: Pool Table Light ?

[Chalk & Awe]

Hi fellows,

For a home basement 9' pool table what type of pool table light are you recommending?

Thank you in advance,

C&A

 

[rexus31]

Anything that will give you the following:
- Desired Kelvins (temp). I prefer 5000K.
- 20,000 Lumens (total).
- Color Rendering Index (CRI) of 90 or higher.

 

[jalapus logan]

This is the one I got and it's awesome. 6' model here, 9 foot diamond table owner.

FiN - Lite Systems

1. Pendant LED luminaire designed for 7/8/9/10 ft pool tables, 3-cushion billiard tables and snooker tables. The luminaire body is made of CNC-machined anodized aluminum that is only normally found in tech-savvy gadgets. Available in both clear anodized (gray) and black anodized (black)...

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[Badpenguin]

I like this one from Lite Systems.

RectanGi - Lite Systems

1. Pendant LED luminaire with a rectangular form factor. The luminaire body is constructed with high-quality thin-wall aluminum with a simple minimalist look over your pool table. 2. Rounded corner option generates a high-end look and guarantees no light leaks at all corners. Regular...

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[bignick31985]

I currently have a Perimeter Led fixture. It's nice. My other light was four 8' LED 5000k lamps with a chrome eggcrate diffuser. Both are very bright. I couldn't complain with either.

The specs listed by rexus31 are accurate. Each light I've had lines up with those specs and have been great.

 

[TrxR]

If you go very to youtube and look for josh at amateur pool. He has a video about the perimeter light and also has a discount code for one.

 

[Island Drive]

Any light that will not shine the table light into your eyes when seated in a high chair. The rest is up to you.

 

[Chalk & Awe]

Hi fellows,

I notice the WPA regulations for lighting is as follows:

 

[Chalk & Awe]

Hello,

Thank you for your input and sharing your knowledge!

I understand that the 9FT Perimeter Billiard® LED Pool Table Light has the following specifications:

Light output: 17,000 lumens
Color temperature: 5500k
CRI: 85

Similar to @rexus31 suggestion, but not identical. In addition, I understand that the Perimeter comes with a dimmer handset, so no dimmer switch on the wall is required. I will not be using a GO-PRO camera above the pool table, so a perimeter light is not essential. What is better a perimeter light or a light that hangs directly over the table like the Diamond Professional LED Panel Table Light - 9' Foot ?

Thank you fellows,

C&A

 

[rexus31]

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Hi fellows,

I notice the WPA regulations for lighting is as follows:

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Here are the Lux readings on my light which produces 20,600 Lumens at 5000K with a CRI of 90. The light meter was placed flat on the table at each point. It's a custom built Gold Crown light with (4) 4' dual lamp (8 bulbs total) fluorescent fixtures.

 

[FrankieD]

I like my Littman. It's a quality light with a relatively minimalistic design.

 

[Tadaimarlon]

I like my perimeter light, had it for 2 years and still great.

 

[loggerhead12]

I went a different direction. It was important to me not to interfere with the surround sound setup. The cans are configurable to any temperature and brightness via an app.

 

[DJKeys]

I like my Littman. It's a quality light with a relatively minimalistic design.

I have one as well. Does not shine in your eyes, very even lighting on the table. They use them for the BCA Nationals in Vegas.

 

[Chalk & Awe]

I like my perimeter light, had it for 2 years and still great.
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Hello,
That is a beautiful pool room you have there. Are you considering adding a couple of pool chairs and a table?

Thanks for posting!

C&A

 

[Tadaimarlon]

Hello,
That is a beautiful pool room you have there. Are you considering adding a couple of pool chairs and a table?

Thanks for posting!

C&A

The chairs are on the other side

 

[ChopStick]

I bought a Littman light a month ago. Haven't heard from them since. I sent them a couple of emails asking about the status of my order. No response. Now their website is down so I can't get a phone number.

 

[Chalk & Awe]

I bought a Littman light a month ago. Haven't heard from them since. I sent them a couple of emails asking about the status of my order. No response. Now their website is down so I can't get a phone number.

Mike Littman <littmanlights@gmail.com>

 

[HelpMeScrubs0013]

Perimeter billiard light. Cheaper than any of them an better. I'll put that light against any of those overprice junk. Littman is trash

 

[FrankieD]

I bought a Littman light a month ago. Haven't heard from them since. I sent them a couple of emails asking about the status of my order. No response. Now their website is down so I can't get a phone number.

When I ordered my Littman it took 6-8 weeks. I will say that communication / customer service about the order was not the greatest, but I have zero regrets on the light. Patience paid off for me.