Question 1

No junction box in my garage ceiling, wires come through small hole in ceiling & connect to existing fluorescent fixture.  Do I need jnctn box?

Accepted Answer

Yes the wires come through a small hole on the back center of fixture.  There are no punch knock outs, the led bar mounts directly down the middle inside the fixture.

Question 2

Can these be installed in a carport?

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I bought 24 Shining Glory LED T8 Tubes https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00W1DC2F0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 for the 6 4-bulb ceiling fixtures in my garage. along with the LED tubes I ordered 24 prewired tombstones from JACKYLED https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SFD1AEY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 to retro fit the old fluorescent fixtures for the LED tubes.  I simply removed all the ballasts, 4 tombstones from one end of each fixture, and cut out all the wiring.  the 4 remaining tombstones on the other side you'll leave in place to hold the bulbs in place.  with the power off, of course, you simply insert the new tombstones into the fixture, wire nut the blacks to the line voltage black and the whites to the line neutral. reinstall the ballast cover, install the new tubes with the label end  (power side) the shield, then power these babies up.  These SGL bulbs are instant on, very bright and good consistent light for the garage.  I would strongly recommend these LEDs to anyone and especially now with the price as low as it is.  I own a hair salon that has about 35 4-bulb fixtures and will soon replace all the old fluorescent tubes there with SGL bulbs, they are great.

Question 3

I replaced my Florissant kitchen lights with these but it's too bright.  Does anyone know if I could put a dimmer switch on them.

Accepted Answer

The spec sheet says it's non-dimmable.  It will probably work on a dimmer but you risk significantly reducing the life of the light.  I have some LED puck lights in my kitchen that are non-dimmable and I have them hooked to a dimmer.  If I run them at anything less than 100% they work but they start buzzing.  Needless to say I keep them at 100% pretty much all the time.

Question 4

Does the warm white light selection for this light have a true warm light? I do not want harsh fluorescent or halogen affect that hurts my eyes.

Accepted Answer

The 2700K warm light model I got for my office doesn't hurt my eyes like some intensive LED/Halogen sources do.   The light is indeed warm.

But it is also quite bright.  If you stand under it and look right at it, it does make you squint a bit until your eyes adjust.

I have 2 of these 2700K models in a small-ish 9' x 10' office as the only lighting.  They are QUIET, come on very quickly and provide plenty of warm and bright lighting.

Like some others, I do wish the design and the lens provided a slightly wider spread of light.  But overall I'm pleased with these and they were a good value for the price.  I DO NOT miss the old noisey fluorescent fixtures they replaced.

Brand	Lithonia Lighting
Color	4000K
Material	Alloy Steel
Style	MVOLT
Light fixture form	Ceiling
Room Type	Kitchen
Specific Uses For Product	Warehouse, Shed, Garage, Kitchen, Patio
Indoor/Outdoor Usage	Indoor
Power Source	AC
Installation Type	Flush Mount
Special Feature	Easy to Install
Control Method	App
Light Source Type	LED
Finish Type	White
Shade Material	Polycarbonate
Number of Light Sources	1
Voltage	120 Volts
Light Color	Cool White
Shape	Rectangular
Included Components	Installation Guide
Warranty Type	Manufacturer
Lighting Method	Downlight
Specification Met	UL
Item Weight	3.3 Pounds
Number of Items	1
Wattage	40 watts
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Mounting Type	Flush Mount
Shade Color	White Acrylic
Fixture Type	Flush Mounts
Assembly Required	No
Manufacturer	Acuity Brands
Part Number	FMLWL 24 840 ZT MVOLT
Item Weight	3.3 pounds
Country of Origin	China
Item model number	FMLWL 24 840 ZT MVOLT
Size	24-Inch
Finish	White
Pattern	Mount Light
Item Package Quantity	1
Number Of Pieces	1
Cutting Diameter	24 Inches
Measurement System	English/Standard
Plug Format	A- US style
Special Features	Easy to Install
Batteries Included?	No
Batteries Required?	No
Warranty Description	2 years limited manufacturer.
Assembled Diameter	24 Inches

Lithonia LightingFMLWL 24 840 ZT MVOLT Low-Profile LED Wraparound Flush Mount Light, Inch, 4000K-White

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