Adjusting the drop height of a hanging pendant light is a straightforward process, whether you are installing a new fixture or modifying an existing setup. Below are the primary methods for adjusting fabric-covered lighting cable lengths safely and effectively.
The total drop length of your hanging pendant light can easily be customized prior to mounting. Standard fabric lighting cables can be trimmed shorter during setup. Important Note: Once cut, a fabric cable cannot be spliced or lengthened. If your installation requires a longer drop for high ceilings, void spaces, or stairwells, you will need to order a new, longer length of fabric cable before wiring.
Your pendant cable is secured at the top by a strain relief clamp built into the ceiling rose. Inside the rose enclosure, a small section of cable connects directly to your building's electrical wiring. To adjust the height, your electrician can loosen the cable clamp, slide the cable up or down to your desired hanging level, retighten the clamp, and safely coil or trim the excess wire inside the cavity.
Alternatively, cable length can be shortened from the bottom of the pendant at the lampholder assembly. This method requires a licensed electrician to disassemble the internal terminals of the lampholder, trim the fabric cable to your specified length, strip the inner conductor wires, and safely rewire the socket connection.
