r/Lighting

Hi all! Anyone have any idea how to fix the shadows on the wall caused by 2" lights? They are not adjustable and I just bought a filter that I'm hoping will help diffuse the light. I already have the widest beam angle lens available for that light (55 deg) on. I can get them to move the lights if necessary, but would rather not. Any suggestions? I really dislike how low the scallop height is and how pronounced. Thanks!

I got this lamp on the side of the curb and it’s been my best find…. But this just happened 20 min ago. Pleaseeeee let me know where I can get another. I seen Target has something similar for sale but it’s not quite that.

I'm finalizing my kitchen design and am down to lighting. I'm a sucker for layered, color-tuneable lights with high CRI, so I'm worried I'm going a little overboard. I'm planning 2" Elco Koto DALI DT8 cans with either micro flanges or flangeless. The kitchen is roughly 15' by 15'. The under-shelf will be, again, color-tuneable strips. None of these renderings or simulations have the hood lights involved. The real question is - is this just WAAAAY too many ceiling penetrations for an 8' ceiling in a 15x15' kitchen? The resulting lighting is actually really nice and very tuneable since everything will be DALI. What you're seeing here is a mix of 36deg and 60deg lenses on the same Elco Koto fixture (60's have a red dot beside them in the birds-eye view).

We replaced lights in a room from the original Phillips (400 Lumens) bulb to the new GU10 bulbs.

They keep flickering/ every 10 minutes or so.

The fixture is set up so that with the original bulbs they all turn on with motion sensors when you walk into the room and can't turn off.

They can only shut off for about 30 seconds with a switch, then they turn back on.

The original fixture has 14 bulbs

We only have 10 new ones.

When we add one of the original Phillips back it stops the flickering momentarily.

What is going on?

I really don't want to put back the original harsh lighting as it does not fit the event.

Would it be ok to just take them all out?

I am looking to change out the lighting and ceiling fan (will also be redoing floors and trim, paint etc.). To replace the odd looking flying saucers on either side of the fan, I am thinking about this from Hennepin Made:

https://preview.redd.it/dvn3fmeuy6kh1.png?width=800&format=png&auto=webp&s=00fe79d298f69f1f1cbfca9ffe4917ac6ce6a127

But I cannot find a ceiling fan that would appropriate to the room. Ideally the new fan has lighting as well. The room is 22' by 22' and really does get hot despite AC. It's is a 1916 addition to our colonial revival home. I would be grateful for your ideas.

Which light fixture do you guys like best?

My home (rental) came without shades in the pendants. I bought these second hand and haven’t been able to find the right tool/adapter to fit them to the bulb. The glass is heavy and I worry about it resting on the bulb, which is the only solution I’ve found. I need a collar that can go around the green sleeve and extend out to support the weight of the glass. Anyone know what I can do?

I found a cool lamp of Facebook but it runs very hot. Can I replace this bulb with something cooler?

Im trying to find a replacement for an led dome light that burnt out. The issue is it was hard wired to the house and I cant find any other lights with the same wiring. I also reached out to the maker of the light and they told me it was discontinued. Any help would be really appreciated.

Promise I’m not just looking for an echo chamber to tell me what I want to hear on this.

Living room is 16’x20’. Ceilings are vaulted to 12’ with a central horizantal beam. On the left, it opens into a 15.5’x17.5’ kitchen with 8’ ceilings (if that matters- I’m trying to convince myself it does).

Anyway, found a perfect chandelier…that only comes in a 50” diameter.

My thought is that because of the relatively open space flowing into the kitchen, the height of the ceilings, and the fact that the chandelier isn’t one solid visual mass, it might work.

But I don’t want to become a cautionary tale.

Here’s a rendering of what AI CLAIMS it would look like- which I think looks good. But I always find AI itching to agree with me instead of shooting me straight. So let’s hear from real humans :)

Spotted this black “dot” on the hotel bathroom ceiling. What is it? Pulled on it and seems attached to a wire. Is it a camera? Seems weird at quite a reputable hotel chain.

Hello everyone, this is my first attempt to make a homemade lightsaber from some plumbing and hardware so forgive the crude design.

In the beginning, I had no intention of making this fully functional until I made it and really liked how it turned out, the only issue is that I have never dabbled with electrical components and there is not a lot of space in the hilt's cavity as the main body is a pipe with a 0.5" diameter.

I would like to buy a blade for it that matches the opening diameter of 0.75", length of 0.75" and secure it with 6 screws that can press it against the central pipe securely (function over form initially). I would like to have the lens, RGB LED, and Heatsink directly underneath, followed by the control button (this area has a diameter of 0.5", length of 7.5"). This would be connected to the bottom of the hilt with wires to the controller and battery (diameter 0.75", length of 1").

This is about as far as I think I can go before asking for some advice. Here are some of my questions:

> Is this setup possible given the tight dimensions?

> If so, what would I have to order to make this possible?

> Are there any resources I could be pointed to to assist me in the assembly?

Any help or input would be appreciated since I am very much out of my element but an excited to give it a solid try. Image descriptions are below, thank you! Future plans to wrap the O-ring grip area with some cloth and weathered black paint job to give some extra character.

1. Diagram w/dimensions, desired component locations
2. Full shot in-hand
3. Top-down view (status if blade not attached)
4. Top-down view (piece removed to make way for blade)
5. Underside view
6. Underside view (hilt bottom removed)
7. Desired Button location/bore hole (located slightly above where it threads in to the main body)
8. Desired Screw locations/bore holes (centrally located on each of the top bolt's surfaces)

I have an office space that has an existing drop ceiling (like one seen in the photo) that we are trying to update, along with the rest of the office space. We have decided to keep the tiles as the cost for replacing them through the entire office is quite costly.

What lighting recommendations do y’all have? Volumetric troffers or grid lights (see second photo)?

Thanks!!

Hi friends. I am insulating my garage to be able to use it as a workshop/rec room in the winter. (See photos). I plan to leave the ceiling unfinished. I’d like something a bit better looking than the fluorescent tubes you see here, but it’ll be tricky to put in lighting without it getting hidden by the beams. I don’t mind a bit of an industrial look… anyone got good ideas for something to keep it bright that doesn’t hang down very far?

Edit - the beams are 2ft apart and 9.5” deep

Hi everyone, I’m a girl who lives alone with mental health issues. I moved into a new apartment for a year now and my mental health has been getting worse, alongside with the lights making me more stressed out due to my sensory issues (I have PTSD so strong things aren’t for me). However I’m not knowledgeable in this area and I’ve heard that certain lights are unable to be removed, so I would like some advice on what I can do as I’m not sure what type of light this is.

Photo of my light <(this is a photo of my light)

I have now found a temporary solution (which might be a fire hazard so I’ll remove it shortly), which is to cover it with a thin cloth (somewhat like a cleaning cloth) over it.

Thin ditto cloth over light <(a photo of the cloth I placed over the light)

I have a few questions:

What types of lights are these (what are these called)?

1. Are these lights able to be changed out? And if so, how much would it cost? I’m currently in the UK.
2. If no, what alternatives do I have? Are there things I can install to cover it up? I am particularly concerned with floor lamps as the lamps may be too bright in one area and too dim in another. If there are good ones please do let me know as well, thank you!
3. If yes, could I hire someone to change it out for me (which would be my last option as my parents own the house and would probably not be happy that I changed things up without their permission…) and how much would they charge? Should I hire a general furniture builder or an actual professional electrician for this?

Sorry I know I sound stupid… I promise I’m trying my best. Thank you all for your time, and I hope you’ll have a good day/night🩶