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Monorail Track Lighting – The Basics

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Carla

Flex Track or Monorail Lighting Systems are a type of Track Lighting. A continuous rail conducts electricity from a single source. Pendants or fixtures may be attached anywhere along this track. There are a lot of choices in track, fixtures and pendants.

Track lighting fixtures for standard track lighting and monorail are available in incandescent, fluorescent, halogen and LED. Fixture extensions can be added to bring a fixture lower. Line voltage fixtures must be used on line voltage track. Low voltage fixtures with incorporated transformers may be used on line voltage track as well. Low voltage track uses low voltage fixtures.

A wide variety of filters, lenses, shades, shields and accessories are available.

Monorail Kits

Complete MonoRail Kits have all the hardware you need for most basic layouts and include pendants or fixtures.

Complete MonoRail Kits
If you are looking for a simple layout, a kit might work for you. Monorail kits have all the hardware you need for most basic layouts and include pendants or fixtures.
You may be able to customize these kits with additional components to join multiple kits, drop them further from the ceiling or suspend them from airplane cable.

Complete MonoRail Kits >

Fixed Monorail, the look of monorail installed like a standard light fixture.

Fixed Monorail
Fixed Monorail gives somewhat the look of monorail, but is installed like a standard light fixture.

Fixed MonoRail >

Customize starter kits with your choice of pendants and heads.

Monorail Starter Kits
Customize these kits with your choice of pendants and heads. If you are looking for a basic layout, these kits will work for you. Kits have all of the hardware you need. Then you make them your own with your choice of a wide variety of pendants or fixtures. Eurofase Monorail, Besa Monorail, Bruck Enzis Monorail, Bruck Flight, LBL Monorail, Tech Lighting MonoRail and WAC Solorail Monorail have kits available.

Monorail Starter Kits >
Monorail Chandelier Kits>
Wall Monorail Starter Kits >

Custom Monorail Options

Single Circuit or 2-Circuit
2-Circuit MonoRail allows individual fixtures to be independently switched or dimmed. Bruck Flex-Line Monorail Track, LBL Monorail, Tech Lighting MonoRail, WAC DuoRail Monorail and FlexRail 2 120V Monorail are available 2-Circuit.

12 Volt, 24 Volt & 120 Volt MonoRail
Usually Monorail is a low voltage 12 Volt system. Besa, LBL, Tech Lighting and WAC Lighting Monorail is available as 12 volt or 24 volt. WAC Lighting and Tech Lighting both offer a line voltage 120 Volt version of Monorail.

Low Voltage Monorail Systems >
Line Voltage Monorail Systems >

Mounting
Some systems offer more mounting options than others. Mounting is available for flat ceilings, angled, vaulted ceilings or dropped T-grid ceilings. Cables allow the monorail to be suspended from the ceiling. Some systems allow you to attach or cantilever monorail from the wall.

Wall Monorail Systems >

Connecting
Most Monorail systems have live and isolating connectors. Dead-End isolating connectors allow you to switch and dim sections of rail separately. They also allow you to have more lights on track on separate circuits without exceed the rating on the system. Some systems have special connectors to allow monorail to make sharp angles or join in a “T” or “X”. Different systems offer different standoffs and connectors.

More Uses for Picture Lights

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Carla

“For the San Francisco designer, a multipurpose room doesn’t always have to be TV-centric. It can be a tranquil retreat or a great place to entertain.
“Picture Light: It creates ambiance and casts a warm glow on the artwork, shelves and barware.”

Instant Room by Palmer Weiss in the March 2014 House Beautiful Magazine

“Picture Light: It creates ambiance and casts a warm glow on the artwork, shelves and barware.”
Instant Room by Palmer Weiss in the March 2014 House Beautiful Magazine

Get the Look

Lumina Daphine Parete Swing Arm Wall Lamp
Wall fixture in metal with an articulated arm and a diffuser pivoting on 360°. Electronic transformer.

WAC Surface Mounted Low Voltage Flexible Light MM-204, shown with MBS16 Mesh Bulb Shield, not included. Snaps over an MR11 or MR16 bulb and diffuses glare from the back of the bulb.

Tech Lighting Joshua and Meg Picture Lights 700JOS, 700MEG
These elegant, unobtrusive picture lights are designed to properly illuminate your artwork and eliminate glare. Choose a lamp that will provide the proper beam spread. By changing lamps or adding a lens, you can light an area as small as f our inches square or as large as four feet square!

House of Troy Classic Picture Lights C Series
Shown in Satin Nickel
Adds traditional ambiance to this restaurant dining room.

Eurofase 21813, 21814, 21812, 21815 Pull Down Recessed Lighting
Flush mounted with ceiling. Full function directional capability while still have most of the units components hidden within the ceiling.
LED lighting technology provides high lighting performance in long life span.

Desk Lamps

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Carla

The right light makes all the difference in your home office. You need a desk lamp that is truly adjustable. When you adjust it, it should stay adjusted! You need to be able to position it to easily see your papers without glare and without reflections from your monitor. You should be able to adjust it without burning yourself. The light should not shine directly into your eyes. The right lighting in your office can keep you from getting headaches and eyestrain.

Whether you have vision problems or not, good light is essential. As your eyes age or if you are faced with vision issues, lighting becomes even more important.

“Traditional table lamps with lampshades do not provide a way to direct light to where you need it to read or perform tasks such as writing checks or any other close work. When you select a lamp for a table or desk, choose one with a flexible gooseneck than can be turned to direct light where it’s needed.”
Macular Disease: Practical Strategies for Living with Vision Loss by Peggy R. Wolfe

There are so many choices available, but all good desk lamps have the same qualities! In Oliver Heath’s Home Book he says on desk lamps; “There are a massive variety on offer, but these lights generally have a solid base and a stand with the light bulb shielded or directed by the shade. It’s important to pick for your work area a light with a shade that will prevent glare from the light bulb, which can potentially create eye strain. Try to choose a desk lamp with some level of flexibility, such as an angle-poise lamp, which allows you to manipulate it into a variety of positions to best suit the task you are carrying out – for example, to shine light onto a surface or onto a wall to balance the light levels.”

You don’t have to give up style and fun for efficiency. There are a lot of options available to fit any style.

In the September 2013 issue of House Beautiful, Interior Designer DD Allen talks about her favorite. “I’m in love with my new orange lamp from Flos. Such a fun, punchy color– and the articulated design and LED light make it practical too.”

House Beautiful February 2014 Article Master Class interviews Interior Designer Darryl Carter “The Tizio Lamp is a timeless design. It’s complex yet doesn’t seem to occupy much space. I bought my first one in college and how have three in my house. It’s very functional, especially next to a bed.”

Artemide Tizio Lamp is available in many sizes, finishes and variations. They are adjustable direct task low voltage halogen or LED table or desk light for orientable task lighting with parallel head rotation.

Artemide Tizio Desk, Table & Floor Lamps >

Artemide Tolomeo Colors Micro Table or Desk Lamps

Artemide Tolomeo Collection includes floor, wall and and desk lamps for orientable task lighting in incandescent, fluorescent or LED. They are available in a variety of table mountings.

Artemide Tolomeo Mini Table or Desk Lamp with in-set pivot mount.

If desk space is at a premium some desk lamps mount through the desk top using a set-in pivot. Or consider using a swing arm wall or floor lamp.

Holtkotter Bernie Series Low-voltage Halogen Swing-Arm Wall Sconce 8192/1
Features an energy-efficient low-voltage bulb (50W/12V) with IRC energy-saving technology for light output of 1180 Lumens (equivalent to approximately one 75W incandescent bulb), extra-heavy brass components.
Tremendous reach – arm extends 51 inches.
The specially engineered swivel and brass tubing prevent sagging.
The dimmer is within easy reach.
A pin-up kit with a 19″ cord cover and 7′ cord is optional and sold separately.

House of Troy Pinnacle Double Swing Arm Floor Lamp is an adjustable double halogen swing arm floor lamp. Adjust height from 35.5″ to 50″. There is a full range dimmer on the shade. It is available in Antique Brass, Oil Rubbed Bronze or Satin Nickel finish.

Traditional, Antique Reproduction, Art Deco and Art Nouveau Desk Lamps >
Contemporary, Eclectic & Modern Desk Lamps >
Lecturn & Piano Lights >
Swing Arm Lamps & Goose Neck Wall Lamps >
Besa Swing Arm Lamps >
Swing Arm Floor Lamps >

Glass Chandeliers

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Carla

I love the clear glass chandeliers I have been seeing lately!

The February March 2014 Traditional Home magazine shows the beautiful home of Suzanne Kipp. I just LOVE the kitchen!

“Enhanced by a pair of elegant crystal chandeliers, the all white kitchen exudes glamour.”
Traditional Home February March 2014

“Enhanced by a pair of elegant crystal chandeliers, the all white kitchen exudes glamour.”
Traditional Home February March 2014

Get the Look

HGTV Magazine uses the Crystorama’s Harper Chandelier to illustrate the article Vern Know Chandeliers. Design Star judge Vern Yip shares 10 tips for choosing and hanging the right fixture.

“Go Bold – Vern’s Tip: You can have a big, bold chandelier in a small room if you choose the right one. An all-glass or thin-frame metal chandelier is striking without taking up a lot of visual space.”

Crystorama’s Harper Collection has chandeliers in two sizes in Clear, Cognac or Ice Blue glass. Coordinating pendants in two sizes, wall bracket sconces and ceiling lights complete the look.

Crystorama Harper Collection in Clear

Crystorama Harper Collection in Ice Blue

Crystorama Harper Collection in Cognac

NEW American Lighting LED Tape-Rope Hybrid – Small and bright like Tape Light, long runs like Rope Light

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Carla

American Lighting now makes LED Tape-Rope Hybrid. Just plug it in. The 1.6A DC inverter is on cord. It is low profile and bright like LED tape light, but extendable and has longer runs like rope light. Great for use in coves, restaurants and bars, retail displays, reception areas, uplighting and more.

American Lighting LED Tape-Rope Hybrid – Small and bright like Tape Light, long runs like Rope Light

Small, Compact & Low Profile
Tape-Rope measures only 3/8″ wide by 1/4″ high. Installed using optional track, it is 1/2″ wide by 7/16″ high. The connection fittings measure only 7/8″ in diameter.

Bright
High light output – up to 80 lumens/foot.
LEDs spaced every .65″ produce even and bright light.
High output – White produces 80 lumens per foot. Warm White produces 72 lumens per foot.

Economical
American Lighting LED Tape-Rope Hybrid line voltage kits are economical – no drivers required!
Low maintenance LEDs last up to 35,000 hours.

Easy to Install
American Lighting LED Tape-Rope Hybrid is easy to use.
Kits interconnect and plug into standard 120V AC receptacles.
The 1.6A inverter on cord converts 120V AC power to 60 Hz DC for LEDs.
Each kit includes 4 clear plastic mounting clips per foot. Optional clear plastic track is also available.

Long or Short Runs
Use for long or short distances where light is needed.
American Lighting LED Tape-Rope Hybrid is available as a complete kit with runs as short as 3’. Kits are available up to 45.9′. Kits can be extended using a 3’, 6’ or 15’ linking extension or jumper. Bright White and Warm White LED Tape-Rope Hybrid can be extended to run up to 106 feet. Blue and Green LED Tape-Rope Hybrid can run up to 106 feet. Red LED Tape-Rope Hybrid can run up to 211 feet.

Flexible & Durable
American Lighting LED Tape-Rope Hybrid is flexible. It can be curved to fit a variety of applications.
LEDs spaced every .65” inside durable white PVC housing with clear PVC jacket.

Dimmable
American Lighting LED Tape-Rope Hybrid is dimmable with most standard incandescent dimmers.

Retail blister packs for 3′, 6′ and 12′ kits; Retail boxes for 18′, 30′ and 45′ kits.
Available in Blue, Green, Red, Bright White or Warm White.

Log Cabin Lighting – Rustic Chandeliers

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Carla

Log Cabin Lighting – Rustic Chandeliers

You really don’t have to follow any rules when decorating a log cabin.

“Until the 1930s, most retreats in the Rocky Mountains were decorated with either mission or Victorian furnishings.”
Rustic Traditions by Ralph R. Kylloe

Just as now, people followed their taste. Often lighting was designed by the architect to match fit the proportions and scale of each room.

Monte Carlo 52″ Great Lodge Rustic Ceiling Fan with the look of rough hewn pine logs with pine cone accents and Lodge Pine Blades

Thomas Canada Molesworth created oversized furniture from burled pine poles, hides, horn and natural wood with Indian and western motifs. He created a distinctly Western style also called Cowboy Style. Today many companies make Western and Cowboy Style Lighting.

This chandelier from the Peak Antler Company provides a beautiful amber glow through the mica tiers while retaining a rustic elegance feel of an antler chandelier. Medium and small elk antler circle the center with tall patina coated copper sleeves for the 9 candles. This chandelier is custom built by the artist in Colorado USA.

Antler Chandeliers

Antler Chandeliers are made from a variety of natural antlers. They have been used for centuries. Switzerland, Scotland, Austria and the Black Forest region were known for antler chandeliers before the New World was even discovered.

Before electricity, candle holders were placed on the antlers. Now electric sockets are used instead with wires either run outside the antler or the antler is drilled to allow the wire to be put inside.

Don’t worry. Antlers are naturally shed. Antlers are bone, but are shed and regrown each year in most species. In the United States deer, elk, and moose shed their antlers. Male elk have large antlers which are shed each year.

Monte Carlo GL6CHWI Great Lodge Antler Chandelier is cast of resin to look like natural wood and antler and pine cones.

Artificial antler is often less expensive and can look like the real thing.

Hubbardton Forge New Town Wrought-Iron Chandelier hand-forged in Vermont, USA using the same techniques blacksmiths have used for centuries. The seeded glass hurricane shades are reminiscent of candle holders and oil lanterns before electricity.

This Rustic Chandelier from Kalco has the feel of early hand-forged lighting. The leather wrapped shades are reminiscent of Western Themed and Cowboy Style lighting.

Rustic Metal Chandeliers

Forged metal chandeliers were common in the Adirondacks. By the mid-1900s blacksmiths were adept at fashioning lighting. Sometimes architects provided the plans. Some were designed by the craftsman and others came from European pattern books available at the time.

Avalanche Ranch M41540 Smokey Mountain 5-Light Spruce Pine Cone Chandelier shown with amber mica diffusers

Mica Diffusers

Mica is a natural stone that cleaves nearly perfectly into sheets. Thin transparent sheets of mica may also be called isinglass. It is very thin, transparent and flexible.

At one time, mica was quite rare and expensive. Then, in the early 19^th century, large reserves were found in New England, Africa and South America. There are old mica mines all over Western North Carolina where I live. As of 2005, the US was the second highest producer of mica (after China). Much mica is also mined in Canada. The sheet mica, used in lighting is much less common than the little flakes and scrap.

Coming Soon: Natural Wood, Natural Stone and Arts and Crafts Lighting

More Information on Rustic Lighting

Fiber Optic Star Ceiling

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Carla

Fiber Optic Star Ceiling Kit through Gloss Black Acrylic Panels create a star ceiling for this restaurant.
www.brandlighting.com/nsl_galaxy_fiber_optic_system.htm

Have you ever been to the Rainforest Café restaurants? They have these amazing star ceilings. I’ve seen beautiful star ceilings in other restaurants, too. They are in quite a few design books.

When my son was little, I put little glow-in-the-dark stickers on his ceiling. They are in a lot of kid’s books.

“’The stars on the ceiling are cool,’ Dexter said. ‘I wonder how many there are.’”
Horrible Harry Bugs the Three Bears by Suzy Kline, Frank Remkiewicz

Now there are easy-to-install fiber optic star ceiling kits that use LED. The light source just plugs in. The fibers run up to 12′ and push through the ceiling.

Fiber Optic Star Ceiling Fibers through drywall ceiling.
www.brandlighting.com/nsl_galaxy_fiber_optic_system.htm

They are easy to install through the existing ceiling or wall. Special panels are available that can be fitted in or just replace drop ceiling panels. They stars can twinkle or change color. The more fiber you pull through the hole, the brighter the star is. You can even paint the ceiling to create cloud or galaxy effects.

Beautiful ceiling in a home bath.

These pictures are in books I would highly recommend. You may be able to check them out of the library. They are on Amazon or Barnes & Noble. You can spend hours poring over the beautiful photos.

“The dome detail above the whirlpool sparkles with fiber-optic stars, while recessed downlights along the perimeter give off light reminiscent of comets hurtling toward the heavens.”
Lighting Design Sourcebook: 600 Solutions for Residential and Commercial Spaces Paperback by Randall Whitehead

At the Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital – Memphis, TN “Stars, courtesy of fiber optics, change colors as they twinkle.”
Lighting Design Sourcebook: 600 Solutions for Residential and Commercial Spaces Paperback by Randall Whitehead

In a home built by John Kraemer and Sons Inc.; “fiber optic star patterns and the exact layout of the northern sky… the illusions of twinkling and shooting stars”
Perspectives on Design Minnesota: Design Philosophies Expressed by Minnesota’s Leading Professionals by Brian Carabet, John Shand

“The room’s low ceiling features a fiber-optic star [ceiling] framed by false beams to give an illusion of height.”
Perspectives on Design Southwest: Design Philosophies Expressed by the Southwest’s Leading Professionals by LLC Panache Partners

Celtic Manor – Resort Hotel South Forum Spa

The Forum spa at the Celtic Manor Resort Hotel, Wales
“Underwater sound and light beneath a constellation of fiber-optic stars.”

Celtic Manor – Resort Hotel South Forum Spa
www.celtic-manor.com/spa-fitness

MonoRail Lighting for the Kitchen

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Carla

Photo from Tech Lighting’s website
Photographer: Steve Henke
Design: JALIN Design

Don’t you love this contemporary kitchen with MonoRail Lighting?

The Satin Nickel rail from Tech Lighting follows the bar. It has Bee functional art lights and Mini Om heads.

Tech Lighting Bee 700_BUGB
Aluminum wings and legs; glass body. Two 18″ hand-bendable, fieldcuttable wire leads. Includes low-voltage, 20 watt Halogen bi-pin lamp. Aluminum finish only.

Tech Lighting Functional Art Lighting >

Tech Lighting Mini Om Head 700_OM
Flexible, clean head rotates 360˚; pivots 260˚ to direct the beam. Low-voltage, MR16 lamp of up to 50 watts (not included). Accessory required; sold separately.
Length: 3″, 6″, 12″, 18″, 24″

Compatible Optical Controls: Glass Lens or Eggcrate Louver (sold separately)

Tech Lighting Low Voltage Track Heads >

Design your own Tech Lighting MonoRail System

MonoRail is Tech Lighting’s signature low-voltage hand bendable rail system that can be used to create the ideal shape to complement any space. It is available in Chrome, Satin Nickel and Antique Bronze finish. There is a wide selection of compatible architectural heads, decorative pendants and functional art lights.

Tech Lighting is available as Pre-configured Kits.

All kits include:

Transformer
2 rigid standoff supports
2 sets of decorative end caps
8 foot long hand bendable MonoRail

Lighting Elements can be selected separately.
Transformer can be upgraded to higher wattage to support more lights.

You can also design your own MonoRail.

How do I design my own MonoRail?

First: a) Choose your lights or pendants. Accessories are available. too.
b) Choose your lamps (bulbs), 12 or 24 volt, that do not exceed the maximum wattage of each light or accessory.
(Bulbs may be included with element).
C) Add up the total wattage of all of the lights and pendants you want to have on the system. Your transformer will have to be rated a little higher than this wattage.
d) Choose the finish (Chrome, Satin Nickel and Antique Bronze) of your monorail system. Make sure all of the parts you want come in this finish.

2nd: a) Decide where you want the rail to run.
b) Sketch it to scale on a piece of paper, so you know what length you want.
C) Measure the length of your MonoRail run.
d) You will need one pair of End Caps for each open end of the run.
e) Count one Standoff for every three feet of rail.
f) Does the run include a sharp angle or turn? If so, you will need a Flexible Connector to make the turn.
If you would like, the rail can be custom bent at the factory.

3rd: a) Select a Transformer.

Transformers
Above: Surface
Below: Remote

Do you want a surface transformer (visible) or a remote transformer (hidden in the ceiling or a closet)?
Do you want a magnetic or electronic transformer?
Do you want 12 volt or 24 volt?
Most people select 12 volt electronic. Now you need that number you came up with in step 1. How many watts do you need?

b) If you have selected to use a remote transformer, you need to select a power feed canopy. Do you want round or square? What size hole do you need to cover?

c) Or select a Surface Transformer.
Remember! The wattage of the transformer must meet or exceed wattage of lamps calculated earlier!

d) If powering system with more than one transformer, add Isolating Connectors to isolate the feeds from each other.

e) If dropping system a distance below ceiling, add one Power Extender to each power feed (add two when using dual feed).

4th: a) Select how to mount it.
Select Standoffs that meet or exceed the drop of the Surface Transformer or Power Feed, the distance from the ceiling.
b) How long is your MonoRail going to run? You will need 1 standoff for every 3 feet of rail.
C) Is your ceiling vaulted? If so, you will need one Power Vault Adapter for each power feed (add two when using dual feed) and one Standoff Vault Adapter for each Standoff.

That’s it!

So, here’s your checklist

Checklist
Make sure your Bill of Materials includes:

Transformer
Power Feed Canopy for remote transformer)
Power Extender (if necessary)
Isolating Connectors (if necessary)

Standoffs—one for every three feet of run (standoff Lengths must match power feed Length)

MonoRail

End Caps (one pair for each open end)

Elements (your lights)
You can see many on this page. Just ask about others. You can mix or match.

Accessories

Lamps (bulbs)—if not included with elements – do not exceed maximum wattage of element, accessory or transformer)

Make sure all finishes match or coordinate.

Tech Lighting MonoRail >

WAC Lighting’s Beauty Spots Recessed Lighting

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Carla

WAC Lighting’s Beauty Spots Recessed Lighting

I just love these small recessed lighting fixtures! They work in so many areas and they are easy to install on suspended or finished ceilings.

WAC Lighting’s Beauty Spots Recessed Lighting Crystal Pyramid DR-G361-CL used alone creates beautiful patterns.

Use just one by itself to create an accent.

WAC Lighting’s Beauty Spots Recessed Lighting shown with MT-236-WT/BK Low Voltage Multiple Recessed Spots

Use more scattered randomly. Or group them together to create an artistic “light sculpture” effect. Align them to draw the eye and create a visual flow.

WAC Lighting’s optical crystal lights will add sparkle to any residential, retail or hospitality installation.

Along with general lighting, they add interest to the ceiling.

Without other lighting, they create a brilliant romantic star-like feeling.

Use one or more strategically placed to draw attention to an architectural feature.

Solid Colored Crystal or Faceted Clear Lead Crystal Diffusers

WAC Lighting’s Beauty Spots are hand-made of optical crystal.

WAC Lighting's Beauty Spots Recessed Lighting DR-G362-CL

WAC Lighting’s Beauty Spots Skirted Ball Recessed Lighting DR-G362-CL

Multi-facetted lead crystal diffusers break light into beautiful patterns. These cut crystal diffusers spill beautiful eye-catching light patterns to create a beautiful effect.

WAC Lighting’s Beauty Spots Recessed Lighting Cylinder DR-G356-CL

Geometric crystals refract light to create beautiful striations on a surface. Cylindrical and cubical crystal accents create a softer striation of light on the ceiling.

Solid Crystal in Pewter finish DR-301-PT with Cobalt trim DR-G352-BL

Colored crystal diffusers splash colored light to enhance or contrast with the elements of color within an environment.

All of them are dimmable to set to set the mood by controlling the amount of light.

Canopies are available in Chrome or White. They include a miniature recessed can.

The basic fixture consists of miniature can for a 2 3/4″ canopy with a socket for a 12 or 24volt, 20 watt xenon (not halogen) lamp.

Canopies require a 2 3/8″ cutout and remote transformer. Several can be wired from a single transformer.

The crystal shades fit over the lamp and are held in place by a spring band on the socket.

Overview from WAC
Intended for use in ceilings, cabinets and displays. Fixtures use a Xenon (not tungsten halogen) 12V bi-pin lamp 20 watts maximum (24V lamp may be used with 24 volt power supply). Recessed wiring compartment contains a standard size knock out hole that will accept BX or Romex clamps. Fixture is held in place by spring tension against the cut out hole.

Installing fixture:

Run a wire from a remote transformer to the fixture site (use 12 or 24 volt listed transformer, not supplied).
Cut a 2 3/8” diameter opening on the mounting surface.
Bring the wire through the hole.
Loosen the two screws on either side of can to remove and access the socket wires.
Remove the knock out in the can and install the appropriate wire clamp.
Connect “output” wires from the transformer to the socket wires with wire nuts provided.
Tuck wires under the can and re install with the two screws removed earlier.
Compress the leaf springs on either side of the housing and insert into the cut out hole.

Installing Lamp & Shade:

Use a Xenon (not tungsten halogen) lamp 12 or 24 V (depending on power supply) 20 watts maximum (included).
Align lamp pins with holes in the socket and gently push in.
Shades will fit over the lamp and are held in space by a spring band at the base of the socket, simply push on or pull off.
Shades sold separately. Use shades from the “DR” series.

How High Should My Chandelier Hang?

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Carla

There are a lot of opinions about what height your chandelier should hang. Your chandelier is the focal point of your dining room. It should not be too high. If you often move the table and you are afraid people will hit their heads on the chandelier, don’t permanently raise the height of your chandelier. Simply pick up an inexpensive S-Hook or Chain Quick Link at Lowes or Home Depot. When you need it raised, just loop up the chain.

Fine Art Lamps 815940 Chandelier from the Villandry Silver Collection

“Hang at the right height. The bottom of a chandelier should hit about 30″ (36″ at most) above the tabletop. That brings the light close enough for tasks, clears the view for conversation and avoids unflattering shadows.”
Decorating Dos Womans Day February 2012

Harco Loor Jewel Oval Chandelier
This beautiful eclectic crystal chandelier is available in a variety of sizes. It can be hand twisted to fit your home.

“When I hang a chandelier above a table, I like to have about 66 inches from the floor to the underside of the light fixture. That’s enough room to put a flower arrangement or a centerpiece on the table and sit and talk, but low enough that you still have light hitting the table, giving a glow.”
HGTV Design Star judge Vern Yip, HGTV Magazine

Fine Art Lamps 233540 Pendant from the Black & White Story Collection

This 32″ wide Oriental Pendant from Fine Art Lamp’s Black & White Story Collection is available in black or white satin lacquer finish surrounding a textured white linen shade.

“30-36″ Good height for a pendant light above a kitchen island. Offers bright enough task lighting without head/lamp collisions.
“66″ Ideal height to hang a chandelier. Measure from the bottom of the fixture to the floor. This leaves enough room for a centerpiece and doesn’t block you line of sight across the table, but still gives you enough light for eating.”
Design by the Numbers HGTV Star judge Vern Yip shares his measurement cheat sheet in HGTV Magazine June 2013