Billiard lighting

Lighting
When you install your lamp above the billiard table make sure that the lamp is correctly installed and the lighting is satisfactory. Below you will find som recommendations for home users and also the official regulations from The Danish Billiard Union during tournament. The number of shades/lamps depends on the size of the table.

Height of the lamp:
We recommend that you install your lamp approx. 90 cm from the bottom cloth to the bottom of the lampshade. The official regulations states between 85 - 95 cm.

Light projection:
We recommend a lamp with 3 shades - each shade with at least 75 watt. The official regulations states at least 520 lux (3 pcs. of 150 watt).

Lighting - official regulations from The Danish Billiard Union

1. The light projected onto the billiard may not be lower than 520 lux on the whole surface, the
   measuring instrument is put on the cloth to measure it.
    

2. The light must not be too strong max. 900 lux. in order not to blind the players.
    

3. The distance between the source of light and the playing surface must be between 85 cm and 95 cm.
    

4. The hall should not be in complete nightfall, but it will have to be leghtened with at least 50 lux.
    

5. On televised tournaments no. 2 & 3 can be avoided.
    

6. The light sources must be flexible in order to allow masse shots.