Name That Light

You know the brand of your car, your clothes, your favorite restaurant, your coffee and probably your appliances...Ok maybe your appliances

Now let me ask this question. What is the brand of your lights? There is an average of 40 in a typical home...Still guessing?

Well, its not that important per se. However, it is crucial to spot a decent light versus a less than desirable product. After all, it will cost a minimum of $200 for an electrician to fix or rehang a light

Look at the following before you buy:

1. Most pendants are low voltage and require a transformer. Transformers are robots that morph into cars(just making sure you are still reading. Seriously, a transformer converts the 120 household current into 12 volts for low voltage. There does not seem to be any uniform quality standards for these items. Be careful as it is hard to advise how to check for faulty piece until it happens. There are two decent quality lines to actually look for: Tech and Lightning Bug.


2. Fit and finish: If a lighting is hanging crooked on a store display, it will probably look the same in your house. Look at the cable and supports especially






A couple of arbritrary lights from Tech Lighting....Notice the finish and straight these pieces hang. Tech uses a superior piece of cable. I love the canopy. It is real metal not a painted finish that will fleck and peel when heated