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Lighting Fixtures & Lamps Questions Answered

I would like to purchase Craftmade’s Max Air 29 ceiling fan item# M29 with matching blades and need a light. Does the Craftmade Classic Ceiling Fan Light Kit LKE53 work with that? Also, I plan to use this in a small bedroom, 10 x 10 (if that). Will this be suitable for my space?

Answer: Yes, the Max Air 29 will work with the LKE53.  However, the Max Air 29 fan is probably too small for the a room that is 10′ x 10′.  For a room that size, I would recommend you to use a fan blade that is at least 42″ or 44″ blades to allow enough air movement.

I have a light bulb problem with one of fixtures I bought. I got it from another owner who knows nothing about the fixture at all and there is no name on the fixture. It is about 14″ tall and the shade is 7″ in height with a diameter of 9″. There are 3″ aluminum and 6″ plastic bolts in ballast with two screws ballast housing 7″ diameter at flange.

The problem is when I use a  175 watt GE mercury bulb lamp lights and looks good for about three days then light flickers out and dies completely. Any help would be appreciated.

Answer:
You will need to find to find out the specs of the ballast and make sure the bulb is compatible with the ballast. Sometimes the ballast may not work well with bulbs from a certain manufacturer, even though the specs of both show they should be compatible. Once you know the ballast specs, you can try to contact the manufacturer and ask them which brand bulb works the best with that ballast. There is also the possibility of the ballast giving out. So, you will have to do some investigative work and go through a process of elimination.

I want to commend one of your employees, Elisha Hough, on her excellent customer service.  Elisha was very reassuring, helpful and informative to me as an inexperienced internet purchaser.  She extended herself above and beyond my expectations.  Elisha is a great asset to your company!

Comments: Customer Alice R. ordered a Designers Fountain Outdoor Light Post Lantern, item # 2776-BK

1. Why is each LBL Lighting pendant light packaged individually when I order more than 1 pendant light?

Since all of our glass is hand blown, the glass shape, size, and opening will vary slightly. Each mounting hardware, socket, glass fitter etc, is fine tuned and checked against the glass before they are shipped in the warehouse. Thus each glass is packaged together with its own complement socket and cord set. DO NOT mix and match the glass to different socket cord sets.

2. Should I pick the Halogen or Xelogen lamp?

LBL Lighting’s manufacturer recommends the Xelogen lamp, if available. Xelogen bulbs gives off more evenly dispersed lighting and makes the colors from hand blown glass shade glow much better, unlike MR-16 Halogen’s parabloic dome-shape metal housing. The socket will receive both the Halogen and Xelogen bulbs.  Thus, if you pick Xelogen on your order now, you can always switch back to MR-16 Halogen later.  MR-16 Halogen bulbs are widely available in most hardware stores for about $2-3 a piece.

3. Can I add a dimmer?

Yes, if you are planning to add a dimmer, make sure it’s the low voltage electronic dimmer.  (Lutron brand is suggested).  Most people use the 50W lamp when they are adding a low voltage electronic dimmer to these pendant lights.

4.  When should I use a DOME canopy instead of the FLUSH canopy?

The default canopy for MONOPOINT mounting is the FLUSH canopy, unless otherwise specify on your order.  DOME canopies are used when you don’t have room in the attic / above ceiling wall for the electrical box to house the 75W transformer (2.125″ L x 1.25″ W x 0.75″ H).   Please verify this with your electrician / installer.

5.  Why are the glass pattern not the same as pictures on the website?

Please keep in mind that all the glass shades from LBL Lighting are hand blown in Europe.  Some color, pattern, or splotch variations should be expected from batches to batches.  Thus no two glasses are going to exactly alike.

6.  Can I shorten the coxial cord?

Yes, the silver braided coxial cord comes in default of 8 feet length and can be shorten to the desired length at the field.

I want to order this Lite Source item #LS-1868 but I have a quick question, it looks like clear glass, blue glass and black glass. Is the bottom glass black???

Answer: 
I called Lite Source and they notified me that this pendant light / ceiling light item # LS-1868 has been discontinued and they have no stock available. To answer your question with regards to the color, that center piece is a black disc which is not glass. Although the oval shaped item you are asking about is discontinued, the round shaped one is still available under item  # LS-1867.

I need some clarification on a Lite Source item, model # LS-1117 Crencendo Wall Sconce. Is the metal satin steel or polished steel? Also does each sconce take three 60 watt bulbs, for a total of 180 watts each sconce? This is not clear from your description. And what is the availability for two sconces?

Answer:
1. This wall sconce comes in metal polished steel. 
2. This sconce takes (2) Type B 60 watt bulbs and not three as posted in our site.
3. These are available and can ship in  7- 10 days

I recently received a bunch of Craftmade ceiling fans from you C52, FC52, M29, PF52, and three light kits. Are the CM-RTD and CM-RTF wall controls compatible with all of these fans?

Answer: We checked with the technical support team at Craftmade and the wall controls CM-RTD and CM-RTF are compatible with the fans you purchased from us. We also provide various other ceiling fan accessories.