Can I flush mount these end to end?

[hanly2]

I would like to know if I can flush mount these t8 fixtures that I have. I would also like to mount them end to end with all wires enclosed. If I can.

 

[Mustang51js]

Yes you can,you will need a chase ****** to do end to end

 

[hanly2]

Great thanks.

 

[justsam]

Yes you can,you will need a chase ****** to do end to end

Not doubting the affirmation here, but how do you determine these particular fixtures may be used as a raceway, (end to end application) as well as a fixture?

 

[Norcal]

What do you mean by "flush mount"? I take that as recessed & if so no, but if your talking surface mount then I see no reason not to be able to surface mount them.

 

[Elmo4895]

As Mustang said. They usually have a knockout on the ends, just punch it out and tie them together with the chase ******.
Elmo

 

[alfredeneuman]

Some fluorescent fixture have an end cap that when removed, can be used to connect the 2 fixtures together. Look for some slots on the top of the fixtures near the ends for them to slide into.

 

[Mustang51js]

Not doubting the affirmation here, but how do you determine these particular fixtures may be used as a raceway, (end to end application) as well as a fixture?

I can tell by looking at the fixture from over the years and usually the ones that don't have the knockouts are the ones you get with the plug on them and can't take the front covers off very easy. And with the style he has even if there were no knockouts on the side I would just drill them out. I also assumed he meant flush mount to screw to ceiling and not recess in the Sheetrock which could be what was asked also

 

[alfredeneuman]

If the end caps can't be used to connect the 2 fixtures together, I'd suggest using a box connector instead of a chase ******.

It will put a little bit of space between the 2 fixtures. Chase ******* pull the 2 of them tightly together and usually end up bowing the end caps, leading to other problems.

I've installed thousands of fixtures in continuous row applications.

Virtually all fluorescent strip fixture, and some wraparound fluorescents, are listed as a raceway for the lighting circuits.

 

[hanly2]

Sorry I did mean surface mount I suppose. Didn't mean to confuse you. Is there any preference to running the lights parallel to the cars or perpendicular? I have a 24x32 and I have 8 fixtures. I was going to buy another fixture and run 3 rows of lights front to back from the door which is on the 24 side, but I now I am reconsidering and thinking of running the lights side to side with 4 rows of 2. That would make it easier to turn off the 2 lights that will be covered by the garage door. Just worried about shadows over the cars.

 

[hanly2]

Anyone?

 

[Mustang51js]

Depends on your garage doors, I would prob go with 3 rows and do each row a separate switch

 

[hanly2]

The door is 18x10

 

[Mustang51js]

You want to try and make it so you still have light when garage door is up, I think the 3 rows would be the best for that cause you will still get light to the sides when door is open.