Finally caved to the cheap LED pressure

[American Locomotive]

So for a while now, I've been a big proponent of good T5/T8 fluorescent fixtures, and advising people to stay away from the cheap LED fixtures (and suggesting they buy higher end ones).

Well today I was out and came across 4-foot LED shop-lights for $15/each. 5000K, 4100 lumens, 40 watts, 80 CRI. With two frosted "tubes" in each fixture to better distribute the light. Each one has a standard 2-prong outlet opposite side of the cord for daisy-chaining.

They were just so absurdly cheap, I couldn't pass up buying a few of them. I put them in my basement to replace some old 8' T12 fixtures w/ 5000K DSGN50 bulbs, and I've gotta say I'm actually pretty impressed. The light quality seems pretty close to the DSGN50 bulbs, but the LED fixtures are significantly brighter at about half the power consumption.

The tubes only get warm to the touch, so I'm hoping they'll avoid the early death that many hot-running LED lights seem to experience. Time will tell though. If they do die early, I'm only out $15/fixture, so not a big deal.

 

[Paperman]

Any chance of letting out where you found said fixtures? Maybe a few more to be had?

 

[Leaflessshadetree]

Any chance of letting out where you found said fixtures? Maybe a few more to be had?

Or even what brand/manufacturer/model they are?

 

[American Locomotive]

They're "Maxlite" brand. I picked them up at a Habitat for Humanity ReStore. They had hundreds of them. The particular model I picked was a 4' 5000k 4100 Lumen unit.

 

[Shiftless]

I wonder how hundreds of those lights ended up at a ReStore?

 

[American Locomotive]

I wonder how hundreds of those lights ended up at a ReStore?

From what I understand, it's actually a partnership between the company and Habitat for Humanity.

 

[Sasquatch912]

They're "Maxlite" brand. I picked them up at a Habitat for Humanity ReStore. They had hundreds of them. The particular model I picked was a 4' 5000k 4100 Lumen unit.

I think I got the same lights..mine were made by USGL.

 

[American Locomotive]

I think I got the same lights..mine were made by USGL.

I don't see anything on USGL's website that looks like these.

 

[Sasquatch912]

I don't see anything on USGL's website that looks like these.

LED 4ft Utility Shop Light-40w (100W Replacement), 5000K (Daylight) Garage Ceiling Fixture, 4100 Lumens, Linkable, Pull Cord Switch, 5 Ft Plug-In Cord https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XQ416K5/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[American Locomotive]

Yup, that's them.

 

[James-W]

It is hard to tell from just a picture, but as far as I can tell they look like they are a decent light fixture. Good score.

 

[American Locomotive]

They seem pretty okay, and I like that they're frosted vs. some other LED shoplight fixtures I've seen.

Durability is my main concern, however.

 

[theoldwizard1]

Durability is my main concern, however.

Durability ? How much "wear" do you put on a light fixture/"bulb" ?

I would agree with "longevity/life span", but there are thousand of us who bought the Feit fixtures at Costco for $19.99 asking the same question.

I love mine so far. Replaced a couple of bare 100W incandescents. What a difference.

 

[American Locomotive]

du·ra·bil·i·ty
ˌdo͝orəˈbilədē/

the ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage.
"the reliability and durability of plastics"
synonyms: imperishability, durableness, longevity; resilience, strength, sturdiness, toughness,

 

[Sasquatch912]

i wouldve tested out the feits but i dont have a costco or costco membership and they were $59.99

 

[walta]

In what cities have the $15 LED been seen at Restore's?

Walta

 

[American Locomotive]

Attleboro Mass. is where I got mine.

 

[mike93lx]

Attleboro Mass. is where I got mine.

Ah, thanks. Didn't realize you are near me. I'll have to swing up to the one in Leominster... Maybe I'll get lucky. Worst case, attleboro is abouy an hr away

 

[Showkey]

i wouldve tested out the feits but i dont have a costco or costco membership and they were $59.99

$59 is for the two pack. Online price.
They are often found in the stores for $19-$29 each depending on location.

A while back the online price was $39 for the two pack with free shipping.

 

[RyanB]

$59 is for the two pack. Online price.
They are often found in the stores for $19-$29 each depending on location.

A while back the online price was $39 for the two pack with free shipping.

$39 price is good until Wednesday.

https://www.costco.com/.product.100284402.html?&EMID=B2C_2017_0626_HotBuys

 

[American Locomotive]

Those Feit light also appear to be extremely similar to the Maxlite lights at Habitat for Humanity. Wouldn't surprise me if they come out of the same factory.