The Lerida CTC4 is a four-light crystal close-to-ceiling fitting in gold or chrome four G9 globes to 6W each, not supplied, on an iron and crystalframe.

Two things to sort out before this is installed, and neitherwas on the page.

• It needs assembling. The Lerida arrives as components and isput together on site crystal fittings usually are, because assembled crystaldoes not survive shipping. That is normal, but it means allow your electrician time forit, and it is not a fitting to hand to someone in a hurry. The fact sat in a raw data dump atthe bottom of the page.
• No dimensions exist in any source. The datasheet’s dimension block containsa wattage “G9 Max.”: “6Wx4” and nothing else. Our recordcarries none, and the page had none. Ask us for the diameter and drop before you order on a close-to-ceiling fitting, how far it hangs below the plane is what decides whether itsuits the room.

Crystal without the drop

That is what a crystal close-to-ceiling fitting is for. A crystal chandelier needsheight two metres or more of clear air which rules it out of mostrooms. The Lerida CTC puts the same material and the same sparkle against the ceiling,so it works in a bedroom, a hallway, an entry or a dining room with an ordinaryceiling.

Crystal refracts rather than diffusing: instead of an even glow you getpoints of light thrown across the ceiling and walls, and the effectchanges as you move. It looks best with something below to catch thereflections a polished table, a stone floor, a glazed surface.

What separates the Lerida from a traditional crystal fitting is the iron. Aclassical piece hides its structure; the Lerida’s frame is deliberately visible substantial, geometric metal against fine cut glass which is what lets it sit in amodern room as easily as a formal one.

Four G9 globes and on crystal the globe decides everything

Four G9 to 6W each 24W total, not supplied.G9 is a small bi-pin capsule, about the size of a thumbnail, which pushes in ratherthan screwing.

This is the one decision that determines whether the crystal doesanything at all, and no source mentioned it:

• Use CLEAR capsules. Crystal refracts a point source into sparkle.A frosted or opal G9 gives a soft glow with no point to refract, andthe crystal goes flat and grey you will have paid for cut glass you cannot seeworking.
• LED, not halogen. Four halogen G9s inside a crystal fitting mountedtight against a ceiling produce a great deal of heat with nowhere to go.
• Warm 2700K. Against gold, cool white reads green andwarm light through crystal gives the amber-and-white sparkle the material is chosenfor.
• All four together, same brand.

Ask us for a matched set of four.

It dims, with the right globes the datasheet saysglobe dependent, and our record carried no dimming value at all.

On a crystal fitting, dimming is not a convenience it is the effect. Atfull, four sources light the room and the sparkle competes with everything else. Low,the room falls away and the refractions are the only thing you see. Fit dimmable LEDsand use a wall dimmer.

Gold or chrome

• Gold warm, and it reads as part of the statement alongsidethe crystal. More formal, and it sits with brass hardware and warm timber.
• Chrome cool and neutral; the metal recedes and thecrystal carries the fitting. The more restrained of the two, and right in acontemporary room.

Which shape is it? The Lerida range is made intwo shapes a sphere and an elongated rectangle andthe page never says which this one is, with no dimensions to settle it.We have asked Telbix, and we will confirm before you order.

ClassI earth required, hard-wired, andIP20 indoor and dry locations only, in iron and crystal,gloss. RCM approved.

Where it works

• Bedrooms, hallways, entries and dining rooms with ordinary ceilings.
• Rooms with a polished table or hard floor to catch the refractions.
• Modern and formal interiors alike the visible iron frame is why.
• Use CLEAR G9 capsules. Frosted ones make the crystal go flat.
• It needs assembling, and no dimensions exist ask us before ordering.

Specifying it

Dimensions are not recorded in any source ask us before ordering.In iron and crystal, gold or chrome, gloss. Assembly required onsite. Four G9 globes to 6W each 24W total,NOT supplied; dimming is globe dependent. 240V,ClassI earth required,IP20 indoor and dry locations only, RCM approved. Warranty isthree years, as a replacement warranty.

Supplied and supported by Lights For You.

Questions

Does it need assembling?

Yes it arrives as components and is put together on site, which crystal fittings usually are, because assembled crystal does not survive shipping. Allow your electrician time for it. The fact sat in a raw data dump at the bottom of our page and appeared nowhere a customer would read it.

How big is it?

No source records it. The datasheets dimension block contains a wattage G9 Max.: 6Wx4 and nothing else; our record carries none and the page had none. Ask us for the diameter and drop before you order: on a close-to-ceiling fitting, how far it hangs below the plane decides whether it suits the room.

What globes should I use?

Four clear G9 LED capsules in warm 2700K, all the same brand and this is the decision that determines whether the crystal does anything. Crystal refracts a point source into sparkle; a frosted or opal G9 gives a soft glow with nothing to refract, so the crystal goes flat and grey. Use LED rather than halogen: four halogens tight against a ceiling make a great deal of heat with nowhere to go.

Can I dim it?

With the right globes the datasheet says globe dependent and our record carried no dimming value at all. On a crystal fitting dimming is the effect rather than a convenience: low, the room falls away and the refractions are the only thing you see.

Why choose a close-to-ceiling crystal fitting?

Because a crystal chandelier needs two metres or more of clear air, which rules it out of most rooms. This puts the same material and the same sparkle against the ceiling, so it works in a bedroom, hallway, entry or dining room with an ordinary ceiling.

Which shape is it sphere or rectangle?

The range is made in both and the page never said which this is, with no dimensions to settle it. We have asked Telbix and will confirm before you order.

Gold or chrome?

Gold is warm and reads as part of the statement alongside the crystal more formal, sitting with brass hardware and warm timber. Chrome is cool and neutral: the metal recedes and the crystal carries the fitting, which is the more restrained choice and right in a contemporary room.