how low do you hang a pool table lamp above the table?

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Answer by Gary
Submitted on 9/17/2004
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http://www.wpa-pool.com/rules-tablespecs.htm "15. Lights The bed and rails of the table must receive at least 520 lux (48 footcandles) of light at every point. A screen or reflector configuration is advised so that the center of the table does not receive noticeably more lighting than the rails and the corners of the table. If the light fixture above the table may be moved aside (referee), the minimum height of the fixture should be no lower than 40 inches [1.016 m] above the bed of the table. If the light fixture above the table is non-movable, the fixture should be no lower than 65 inches [1.65 m] above the bed of the table. The intensity of any directed light on the players at the table should not be blinding. Blinding light starts at 5000 lux (465 footcandles) direct view. The rest of the venue (bleachers, etc.) should receive at least 50 lux (5 footcandles) of light."

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Question by Shaw
Submitted on 12/28/2003
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how low do you hang a pool table lamp above the table?

Answer by chris
Submitted on 2/23/2004
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Did you get an answer to your question about the pool lamp height over the table? If so, please tell me what's the optimum height... My address is chris@jersey-net.com Thanks, Chris

Answer by GG
Submitted on 6/9/2004
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According to www.pooltablesandbilliardsgames.com/pool-table-lights.aspx, the fixture generally hangs about 3 feet above the table surface.

Answer by allen
Submitted on 9/16/2005
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Lights should be hung measuring from the floor NOT the surface....The standard is known to be 65 inches...This allows just below eye level for most people...and high enough to play without your cue hitting the light

Answer by Fats
Submitted on 1/2/2006
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Hey guys. Came across this and thought I would add insight to your problem. when hanging the light turn all other lights off in the room. turn the table light on. then adjust the light so that there are no shadows on the table. I prefer square shape lights for pool tables and round ones for snooker style tables. match the shape and size of your table. good luck, "Fats"

Answer by larry
Submitted on 12/8/2006
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40 inch minimum if not movable..if not movable then 65 inch minimum.

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