Originally Posted by kathyspear

I had always heard "34 to 37 inches" but I just found this online:

8′ ceiling: 32 -36″ between the top of your table and the bottom of your fixture
9′ ceiling: 36″-40″ between the top of your table and the bottom of your fixture
10′ ceiling: 40″-44″ between the top of your table and the bottom of your fixture

Yes, links should be removed, if necessary, to make it the appropriate height. I have never seen anyone do what your handyman did. Oy!! Fortunately, it is an easy fix for a decent handyman.

Good luck.

kathy