How do I get the same light output from a fluorescent light fixture that I currently get from an incandescent light fixture?
There are factors other than wattage that can affect light output, like the presence of a glass diffuser. But from a standpoint of strict lumen output, a 26W fluorescent lamp is quite comparable ...
- Is there any hazard installing Besa lights in older homes with their original wiring?
Most homes built before 1980 have supply wiring rated for 60C, and many Besa fixtures require ratings of 75C or even 90C, so this may cause an issue. The installation of a fixture to supply wirin ...
- How much light do your glasses let out?
Besa glasses come in a wide variety of decors which let out light to varying degrees. Our clear glass is completely transparent, and our black glass is completely opaque. The graphite decor is a ...
- Can I install a wall-mounted fixture on my ceiling?
Wall-mounted and ceiling-mounted fixtures are manufactured to different specifications, and it is important to use these fixtures in accordance with those specifications. Improper installation ca ...
- The listed cable length of Besa adjustable pendants is 8'. Since there is a counterweight, what is the true maximum length? Can longer cables be ordered?
The 8' cable length is measured from the pendant head to the counterweight, so the drop from the ceiling will vary depending on the position of the counterweight. Eight feet is the maximum drop f ...
- Can Besa pendants be used on a vaulted ceiling?
It is not recommended to use Besa's adjustable pendants on a vaulted ceiling, except for the 1AX series, which was specifically designed for that purpose. All of Besa's other cord-hung and cable- ...
- Besa swing-arm wall lights are supplied with a dimmer. Can a wall switch still be used to control them?
Yes. While the dimmer supplied with the swing-arm will switch the light on or off, a wall switch can also be used, if desired.
