Frequently Asked Questions

Faubourg Lighting is a leading manufacturer of copper gas lights, copper electric lights and copper outdoor gas lights. Faubourg Lighting produces hand-made copper electric lights that maintain historical appeal while utilizing today's safer UL and AGA certified components. Our copper gas and electric lighting features tempered glass along with many other available options. The copper gas and electric lighting fixtures we manufacture are made from solid copper and artfully incorporate old techniques and designs. Although copper gas lights are the most popular, copper electric lighting is increasing in demand. Consumers have traditionally used copper lights as outdoor gas lighting fixtures only. However, with the wide variety of design options offered by Faubourg Lighting, interior copper electric lighting is becoming a consumer favorite.

Consumers frequently have questions concerning our copper gas and electric fixtures. Below are our most frequently asked questions. If you don't find your questions or concerns discussed below, please call our customer service department at 1.866.803.7518 or 601.894.9090 or email us your comments to faubourg@faubourglighting.com.

Q. What height should my lights be?
A. An average height for most wall-mounted fixtures is 6' above the finished floor. This should be at the base of the fixture for gas stub out.
NOTE: Electric boxes should be 6" to 8" higher.
Q. What are my options in copper fixtures?
A. You can get any style with any combination of the following:
  • Spinnings
  • Scrolls
  • Glass top
  • Copper top
  • Half yoke
  • Full yoke
  • Natural gas
  • LPG
  • Electric in Edison standard socket
  • Electric candelabra socket with 1 socket, or up to 3 sockets
  • H.I.D.
  • Auto shut-off in gas
  • Electronic ignition/auto shut-off in gas
Q. How much do they burn?
A. Fixtures are rated at 3500 BTU per hour.
Q. What is certification?
A. Fixtures bear certified CSA labels, assuring customers of a safe and quality product made according to ANZI standards for gas lighting.
Q. What size line do we need to hook-up?
A. Fixtures come ready to connect to a 1/4" flared fitting. The feed to the exterior wall surface needs to conform to your local code.
Q. Will my light go out?
A. Yes. The fixtures are open burning systems and in high wind or rain they can be extinguished. Relighting is required. However, our auto ignite system will keep fixtures lit and relight them if extinguished.

If you have further questions, please call our customer service department toll-free at 1.866.803.7518 or 601.894.9090.


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