Pendant lighting

Pendant Lighting:
A pendant lighting fixture, also called a suspender or a drop, is a single fixture suspended from the ceiling mounted on a chain, stem, cable, rod, cord, or wire.

Pendant lighting fixtures, while most often used alone, are very dramatic when two or three are used together suspended at varying heights. Pendant lighting fixtures do not have the huge size of a tiered chandelier and are ideal when space is a concern. Mini- pendants in an abundance of styles and finishes are also available clustered on a single mount. Pendant lighting can make a dramatic statement when used with wall sconces in a hallway, foyer, or outside entry.

Select pendants with up-lighting, down-lighting, or a combination of both. Sources of light are available in halogen, incandescent, and energy saving compact fluorescent light (CFL).

Pendant lighting is a simple solution for many rooms because it can provide both general and task lighting. They can be suspended from the ceiling over a dinette table, kitchen counter, game table, end or night table. Use them in an entryway or hallway, living room, family room, bedroom, or work areas. They are excellent sources of general, task, and decorative lighting.

Pendant light fixtures are single shaded hanging fixtures and encompass many styles:
formal, mission, country, crystal, rustic/lodge, transitional, classic, urban/contemporary, Victorian, Early American, Southwestern, Oriental, Tiffany, and more. Pendant lighting comes in a large variety of shades and styles, equipped with a shade, globe, cone, or dish to prevent glare

A sub-group of pendant light fixtures are the mini-pendant light fixtures; these usually have a diameter of 6" or less, and are regularly found in a row of 2 or 3 over a kitchen island. Mini-pendants may be individual light fixtures, or may be suspended from a track, cable, or rail lighting systems. Use a cluster of mini-pendants for added drama and illumination or individually to bring light to small spaces.

The majority of mini-pendants use halogen bulbs, while some still use regular incandescent bulbs. Mini-pendant lighting offers an alternative solution where a large fixture won't fit. With a variety of suspension styles used separately or together, mini-pendant lighting can make a beautiful and unique display in your home.

The addition of a dimmer control allows you to alter the intensity of pendant lighting to suit your mood, the occasion, or time of day.

In general, pendant fixtures should be about 30 inches from the surface of the tabletop, and the size of a pendant hanging over a table should be at least 6 inches narrower than the table on each side.

Metal Halide Lights, Lamps and Bulbs:
With a full spectrum of bright, white light - metal halide offers many advantages to help you see better. Metal halide lamps produce the most concentrated bright white light of any type of artificial lighting. Metal halide bulbs offer a light that is the closest simulation to natural sunlight.

Halogen and incandescent lamps are bright enough for the home, but the additional heat they give off is uncomfortable. Metal halide is an effective alternative because it is highly efficient, compact and comfortable, and provides excellent full spectrum white light. Lamps and Light boxes that use metal halide technology provide bright white light that helps to improve your well-being, improves sight, and treats depression.

Unlike incandescent bulbs, which often last less than 1,000 hours, metal halide bulbs offer 6,000 hours of operation. On average, that means you'll only need to change your bulb every two to three years! Metal halide also uses half the amount of energy as other light sources, and this translates into less heat generated than other bulbs, making it more comfortable to sit next to the lamp for everyday tasks such as reading, writing, and sewing.

For example, just one 68-watt metal halide bulb provides the same amount of light as one 300-watt halogen bulb or five 75-watt incandescent bulbs.

All metal halide fixtures must be totally enclosed.

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