{"product_id":"visual-comfort-balto-linear-suspension-for-kitchen-islands-and-dining-tables","title":"Visual Comfort Balto LED Linear Suspension – 35.9-Inch, Dimmable, Damp Rated","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOver a kitchen island, a dining table or a long desk, the Balto LED Linear Suspension sets the line of the room. Here is how to size it, hang it and light the space around it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDamp rated · Outdoor under cover · Dimmable · ELV\/TRIAC · Integrated LED · 2,969 lm · 90 CRI · 3000K · CA Title 24\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere the Balto LED Linear Suspension works in the house\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKitchen islands.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hung level over the center of the island with the bottom 30–36 inches above the counter, a linear fixture keeps sightlines open and puts task light on the prep surface. Leave the stools and the cooktop hood out of its footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDining tables.\u003c\/strong\u003e Center it on the table's long axis and keep it shorter than the table so the ends stay clear. Dim it low for dinners; it carries a long room without a bulky chandelier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesks, sideboards and reception counters.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same proportions work over a conference table, a reception desk or a bar top in a restaurant or boutique hotel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRoom planner: size, height and placement\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe numbers below come from the manufacturer's specifications and our own placement rules, worked out for the Balto LED Linear Suspension.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0673\/1264\/8406\/files\/vc-guide-linear-table-md.png\" alt=\"Sizing guide: linear suspension 30–36 inches above the table and about 12 inches shorter than it\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1000\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable or island length it suits:\u003c\/strong\u003e at least 48\" (6\" or more clear at each end)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHanging height over the table:\u003c\/strong\u003e bottom of the fixture 30–36\" over the surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn a room with an 8 ft ceiling:\u003c\/strong\u003e overall height about 30–36\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWith a 9 ft ceiling:\u003c\/strong\u003e overall height about 42–48\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWith a 10 ft ceiling:\u003c\/strong\u003e overall height about 54–60\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWith a 12 ft ceiling:\u003c\/strong\u003e overall height about 78–84\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn a sloped ceiling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sloped ceilings up to 45°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCeiling and table figures are our calculation for standard room dimensions, so measure your space. Have a licensed electrician install hardwired fixtures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePulling the room together\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair it with recessed ceiling lights on a separate dimmer circuit for cleaning and cooking, and wall sconces or a picture light for evening. Repeat the metal finish in the faucet, cabinet hardware or chair legs so the room reads as one scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFor commercial and multi-unit projects\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn restaurants, offices and hospitality dining, run two or three in a line over a long banquette or communal table and specify one finish and one color temperature across the job. Our team helps with counts, spacing and dimming control.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Visual Comfort \u0026amp; Co., Modern Collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Visual Comfort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balto Linear Suspension (700LSBLT)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated LED linear suspension, cable hung\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gunmetal and Satin Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35.9\" L × 35.9\" W × 6.8\" H (91.2 × 91.2 × 17.3 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum hanging height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum overall height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 ft of cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCanopy:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6\" x 6\" Round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSloped ceiling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sloped ceilings up to 45°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight source:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated LED (included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWattage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42.4 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight output:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2,969 delivered lumens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3000K\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor rendering:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90 CRI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120V or 277V versions (277V versions dim with 0-10V)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dimmable with most LED-compatible ELV or TRIAC dimmers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indoor damp; outdoor under cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLED life:\u003c\/strong\u003e L70 50,000 hours (Visual Comfort spec sheet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 years (Visual Comfort)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalifornia Title 24:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compliant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem numbers (MPN):\u003c\/strong\u003e 700LSBLTGM-LED930, 700LSBLTGM-LED930-277, 700LSBLTG-LED930, 700LSBLTG-LED930-277\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer downloads (Visual Comfort):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.visualcomfort.com\/media\/docs\/spec_sheet\/b\/a\/ss_balto_linear_sus.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSpec sheet (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.visualcomfort.com\/media\/docs\/install_guide\/7\/0\/ig_700lsbltg.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eInstallation guide (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.visualcomfort.com\/media\/docs\/ies\/b\/a\/ies_balto_linear_suspension.zip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eIES photometric file (ZIP)\u003c\/a\u003e – for lighting designers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.visualcomfort.com\/media\/docs\/revit\/b\/a\/rv_balto_linear_sus.zip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRevit model (ZIP)\u003c\/a\u003e – for architects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen another fixture is the better call\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully exposed outdoor locations: it is rated for covered outdoor spaces, not direct rain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who wants 2700K or 3500K or tunable white: it comes in 3000K only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare, cleaning and upkeep\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe LED is built in, so there are no bulbs to buy or replace. Dust the frame with a dry microfiber cloth, power off. Installation is hardwired, so use a licensed electrician.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions about using it in your space\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat size table or island suits the Balto LED Linear Suspension?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt least 48\" (6\" or more clear at each end).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow high should the Balto LED Linear Suspension hang over a table or island?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBottom of the fixture 30–36\" over the surface. In a walk-through space keep at least 7 feet of clearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWill the Balto LED Linear Suspension work with a low ceiling?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e8 ft ceiling: overall height about 30–36\"; 9 ft ceiling: overall height about 42–48\"; 10 ft ceiling: overall height about 54–60\"; 12 ft ceiling: overall height about 78–84\". Figures are our calculation for a standard table or 36-inch counter, so measure yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I use the Balto LED Linear Suspension in a covered outdoor kitchen or on a porch?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts listed rating is indoor damp; outdoor under cover. Where that includes covered outdoor spaces, a covered patio or loggia works; keep it out of direct rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs the Balto LED Linear Suspension bright enough to be the main light?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt delivers 2,969 delivered lumens in 3000K. Over a dining table that is usually a good main source; over a working kitchen island add recessed light for tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow does the Balto LED Linear Suspension work with dimmers?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eDimmable with most LED-compatible ELV or TRIAC dimmers. Choose the dimmer type to match, ideally on its own circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifying for a project\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigners, architects, contractors and hospitality buyers can join our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/trade-program\"\u003etrade program\u003c\/a\u003e for project pricing and help specifying quantities, finishes and color temperatures across a job.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDelivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVersions we have available typically leave within 2–3 business days. Ground shipping is free on orders over $100 to the contiguous 48 states. 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