RAM Game Room Tahoe-4Lt Billiard Light
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Overview
The Tahoe's amber mica panels are the spec that defines its character. Mica is a naturally occurring mineral that's been used in lampshades for over a century because it diffuses light into a warm, golden tone without the harsh point-source glare of a bare bulb. Stained glass accents around the mica add color depth that flat glass can't replicate.
79 inches long, four shades, double-rod bar with a matte black finish. The double-rod design isn't just decorative — it gives the long-span bar structural rigidity so the fixture doesn't sag under the weight of four mica-and-glass shades. Built to hang over 9-foot tables and large gaming spaces. Weight: 35 lbs.
Construction
Mica is mined, split into thin sheets, and laminated into panels. Compared to standard frosted glass, mica diffuses light more evenly and shifts the color temperature toward warm amber tones that flatter wood-grain finishes and felt colors.
Each shade pairs amber mica with stained glass accents around its perimeter. The combination creates depth — colored light from the stained glass framing the warm wash of the mica field.
A single horizontal bar spanning 79 inches with four heavy shades hanging from it would flex over time. The double-rod design ties the top and bottom rails together as a truss, eliminating sag and adding decorative weight to the silhouette.
Matte black powder coat resists chipping better than spray paint and doesn't show fingerprints the way a gloss finish does. Against amber mica, it creates a high-contrast silhouette that anchors the fixture in the room.
Four 100W sockets distribute up to 400W of illumination across a 9-foot table — sized to cover the wider playing surface where a 3-light 54-inch fixture would leave the ends underlit.
3 feet of chain per side allows for the BCA-standard 30–36 inch mounting height above the playing surface in rooms with 8 to 10-foot ceilings.
Buyer's Guide
A 9-foot regulation pool table is 100 inches long. A 54-inch billiard fixture covers the middle of that span well but leaves the head and foot rails comparatively dim. Players shooting from the rail end up working in their own shadow.
The 79-inch Tahoe is sized to cover the playing surface end-to-end with even illumination from four shades. For 9-foot tables, this size is the right answer; on smaller 7-foot bar tables, a 54- or 60-inch fixture is the better match.
Amber mica shades shift the room's light temperature toward warm — a quality that pairs with the brown, gold, and dark-stained wood common in traditional billiard rooms. If the room's other finishes are cool (silver, slate, pure white), the amber wash will read as a strong stylistic choice rather than a neutral lighting decision.
The fixture's matte black bar is a deliberately neutral counterweight to the warmth of the mica. Black grounds the amber and works against both cool and warm furniture finishes.
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FAQ
What size pool table does the Tahoe 4-light fit?
The 79-inch span is built for 9-foot regulation pool tables. On a 9-foot table, the four shades distribute light across the full 100-inch playing surface. For smaller 7- or 8-foot tables, the 56-inch Tahoe 3-shade version is correctly proportioned.
What's the difference between mica and stained glass?
Mica is a naturally occurring mineral split into thin translucent sheets — it produces a warm amber glow when backlit. Stained glass is colored glass soldered into a pattern. The Tahoe uses both: amber mica for the main shade field, stained glass for the accent details around each shade.
Why does the bar have two rods instead of one?
A single rod spanning 79 inches and supporting four heavy shades would flex under the load. The double-rod design ties the top and bottom rails into a truss, preventing sag and adding visual weight to the fixture's silhouette.
How heavy is the fixture for ceiling mounting?
35 lbs. Any ceiling junction box rated for ceiling fans or chandeliers will support the load. Standard 4-inch lighting boxes mounted to ceiling joists are sufficient; gravity attachments to drywall alone are not.
Are bulbs included?
No. The fixture accepts standard Edison-base bulbs up to 100W per socket. LED bulbs are recommended for lower heat output and longer life — relevant when running four sockets simultaneously over a long game night.
Can I dim this fixture?
Yes, if paired with dimmable bulbs and a compatible dimmer switch. The fixture itself has no built-in dimming — dimming is controlled at the wall switch with appropriate hardware.