Flat Panel LEDs in trailer

[UglySign]

Anyone using flat panel LEDs?

Thinking of putting 6~8 panels in a 8x20 trailer to illuminate.
More close to the ceiling or recessed within. Finished
ceiling height will be 92". I want light everywhere.

So I stumbled upon some flat panels and thought this may work.

My job last year swapped out 2x2 fluorescent lamps for LED.
The illumination there is pretty good and bright so I was
thinking the same for the trailer. I think they are 4000k

Was thinking of getting the 1x4's. Would 5K be too bright?
Not picky on the technical stuff, I just dont want to gak my
shins nor wear sun glasses and turn blue.

Figured these lamps being more close to the ceiling
there is less protrusion opposed to tubed lamps.

Not too bad cost wise.

Thoughts?

 

[Platonic Solid]

Assuming this is a shop/garage type vs camp trailer, the Lightup LumeGen 1x4 edge lit luminous output will work if you are creative in figuring out a way to mount them without the intended T grid drop ceiling. Suggest taking advantage of the 0-10V dimming feature.

You'll note they are available in 3000K, 4000K and 5000K. For shop/garage recommend 4000K or 5000K. Lumen output is the same so brightness is the same for all CCT.

8 fixtures yields 114fc @ 30" work plane (93fc recommended for garage mechanical work)
6 fixtures yields 87fc ...

If you're not interested in using a 0-10V dimmer (link), I'd stick with 6 fixtures.

Just for the heck of it - If you're willing to spend quite a bit more = $100 per fixture (Link to HD), then you can have low profile surface mount and adjustable 3000K, 4000K, 5000K CCT. It's also dimming via supply voltage dimming, but you'd need to find a dimmer rated for 300W LED load with separate On/Off button to take advantage of the CCT changing feature.

 

[UglySign]

OK, fair deal. Price wise I could do 3 for 1. I need to kick that around.
As for mounting, I'd prolly weld on some slim brackets behind with the Lord.
We use that at work alot so no cost there. Signguy.

Will have a smooth ceiling and height is a concern, no drop ceilings.

I see I have a choice from HD for either color instead being stuck with one, hmm.

Thanks a batch on that info there Solid.

 

[Platonic Solid]

The HD fixture CCT adjustment is a bit odd. If the 1x4 is like the 15" round I just installed in a bathroom the fixture has 4 settings: Switch | 3000K | 4000K | 5000K. The "Switch" setting permits you to change CCT by quickly switching fixture On/Off/On. As a daily practice I would find that really annoying, plus would lead to more rapid demise of the switch. If you go this (expensive, but easy installation) route, suggest mounting 1 and trying the different CCTs to see which you like best - then preset them all.

 

[cybrdyke]

Anyone using flat panel LEDs?

Thinking of putting 6~8 panels in a 8x20 trailer to illuminate.
More close to the ceiling or recessed within. Finished
ceiling height will be 92". I want light everywhere.

So I stumbled upon some flat panels and thought this may work.

My job last year swapped out 2x2 fluorescent lamps for LED.
The illumination there is pretty good and bright so I was
thinking the same for the trailer. I think they are 4000k

Was thinking of getting the 1x4's. Would 5K be too bright?
Not picky on the technical stuff, I just dont want to gak my
shins nor wear sun glasses and turn blue.

Figured these lamps being more close to the ceiling
there is less protrusion opposed to tubed lamps.

Not too bad cost wise.

Thoughts?

Yeah, they're thin. Even when you add in the depth of the driver, they're still pretty thin. But they can be a pain to mount since their primary use is to be in a grid ceiling. It's not what I would choose for a trailer project.
There are lots of really small strips out there that are even thinner than the flat panels. You can run them the length of the trailer pretty easily. There's also surface mount fixtures that are super thin. Look for those and you might find that they'll be better than flat panels for your area.
Good luck,
CD