Pendant lights are perfect for kitchen installations over counters, peninsulas and islands. They are also popular over tables and seating areas.
The first step to ordering pendant fixtures is to determine the method of hanging. Next, select a glass or metal shade.
1. Are the Pendant fixtures UL or ETL
approved?
They are ETL listed. ETL is a competitor of
UL who focuses on the electrical industry as opposed to UL who handles a wider scope of products.
Many other companies in the lighting industry carry the ETL safety label including Lithonia, Thomas
Industries and Progress Lighting.
2. What are the different ways I can order
pendant fixtures?
First of all, you have to determine the
hanging method. You have three options. a. As part of a track system. In this
application, you will not need a separate transformer. The fixture is built like a track head, fully equipped
with a 50W electronic transformer. You will simply determine the track system:
i. 3-wire track (HHT fixture for
"H" tracks)
ii. 2-wire track (LHT fixture for
"L" tracks)
iii. New 2-wire track (JHT fixture for
"J" tracks)
b. As part of a linear system. A separate
transformer is required.
c. As a single monopoint light.
i. MI - On a mini 2½" monopoint. In
this application, you will need a remote transformer.
ii. ME - On a 4½" monopoint with a
built-in 50W electronic transformer.
iii. MO - On a 4½" monopoint. In this
application, you will need a remote transformer.
3. What type of dimmer do I use with these
fixtures?
| Hanging Method |
Transformer Type |
Dimmer required |
Track system
HHT, LHT, JHT fixture
| The transformer box encases a 50W electronic
transformer. |
Regular incandescent dimmer. |
Monopoint System
ME fixtures |
The
4½" monopoint conceals a 50W electronic transformer. |
Regular incandescent dimmer. |
Monopoint System
MI and MO fixtures |
Separate transformer required. You may use any of the following:
a. EN-12 series electronic transformers
b. SRT-300M or SRT-500M magnetic transformers. |
Corresponding to the transformer type,
a. Regular incandescent dimmer.
b. Low voltage magnetic dimmer. |
Linear System
ST fixtures |
Separate transformer required. You may use any of the
following:
a. EN-12 series electronic transformers.
b. SRT-300M or SRT-500M magnetic transformers.
c. SST-60E or SST-150E electronic transformer. |
Corresponding
to the transformer type,
a. Regular incandescent dimmer.
b. Low voltage magnetic dimmer.
c. Regular incandescent dimmer. |
4.
In what lengths and colors do the pendant fixtures come?
The cord/socket sets are available
in 48" and 96", in both black and white.
5. What is
included in the socket set?
The socket set includes a socket, a
12V 50W JC-Bi-pin lamp, and a frosted bulb shield and either a
48" or 96" cord in black or
white.
6. Can the
pendant fixtures be field shortened? If so, which end of the cord
do I shorten?
They can be shortened to any length simply by
cutting the socket wire to the desired length from the socket
side, and reconnecting the wires to the socket which is easily accessed, and
then replacing the bulb shield.
7. What types of shades are
available?
We have the dome and cone in red, yellow, white,
blue and green. We also have the inverted open cone
in pink, seafoam green and white. Metal shades are available in brushed aluminum
and gold.
8. What does the "
Hang-straight" tube accessory do?
It is a plastic sleeve (like a straw) that goes
over the cord to obtain a perfectly straight drop. Often times,
pendant wires do not hang perfectly straight as the glass is too light to keep
the cord straight. It gives the appearance of
a metal rod, but has the flexibility to be cut to any length.
9. Are the monopoint fixtures
available in gold?
Yes – all three styles, MI, ME and MO come in
black, white and gold.
10. How do I get pendants
longer than 8’?
The longest we have is 8’. The reason we can’t
go any longer is to avoid a voltage drop.
11. Can I order the track
version of the pendants in a 75W?
No – they are only rated for 50W.
12. Why is the bulb shield
frosted and not clear? Can I get it in clear?
No – it only comes in the frosted. The frosted
shield provides an even light with no hot spots.
13. How can you mount a
pendant light on a sloped ceiling?
The canopy (ME, MI, MO), or track fixture is
installed as usual on the sloped ceiling. The cord makes the
bend. When using the hang straight tube, there will be a slight gap at the top
fitting. (It is designed to fit inside the
fitting which will not work when sloped).
Pendants are adaptable to our L, H and J track systems or can be hung as a single monopoint fixture. Cordsets, available in 48" or 96" lengths, can easily be cut to any length, include a 50W JC Bi-Pin lamp and a glass protective shield. The “hang straight” tube accessory provides a perfectly straight drop that gives the appearance of a rod, and the ability of field shortening.
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