| Pool table lights are almost as old as the pool tables | | | | bolts into the rafters to suspend the light from. Some |
| themselves. There is a definite need for specific | | | | lights hang from two chains, some only require one. |
| lighting just for the playing area. Many times a more | | | | When choosing the fixture itself consider the overall |
| subtle, dim, or relaxed atmosphere is desired in a | | | | flavor of the room. Being that it will be used often |
| game room or club, making the need to light the | | | | after dark, and the size of the light, it becomes a |
| surface even more pronounced. When playing pool, | | | | focal point in the room. There are a wide range of |
| evenly dispersed light centered in the middle of the | | | | styles available in pool table lights. Some of the |
| table improves angle shots. Also it removes the | | | | stained glass fixtures can be personalized. Others |
| shadows cast by ceiling lights. | | | | feature western scenes, sport teams, or favorite |
| Pool table lights should be mounted between 36 and | | | | beverages. |
| 40 inches from the playing surface. Ranging from a | | | | When shopping for this style of lights on line, also |
| single light to a four light composition, the right fixture | | | | search for 'billiard lighting' or 'billiard lights'. Depending |
| for a particular table is not too hard to find. One | | | | on the area and the specific light you are looking for, |
| company recommended that at least five inches of | | | | different companies are listed under different |
| light fixture length be allowed for every twelve | | | | headings. |
| inches of table length. Most tables range between | | | | Whatever your choice, be sure that your pool table |
| seven feet and nine feet long. | | | | light matches the mood of your room and also is long |
| These lights can be very heavy. Whoever installs the | | | | enough to light the entire playing surface. |
| light may have to screw special brackets or eye | | | | |