LED lighting options for low ceilings?

[Max]

I’ve done the first round of light upgrades in my shop - added a strip LED light, and converted 4 T8 fixtures to LEDs. (Thank you Platonic Solid as I used your suggeted light tubes and I am very happy with them.)

But I need more light so its time for phase two. Most of the threads here are on high bay lights, which will not work for my 9’ ceiling. It looks like my options are:

1. Buy two tube raw fixtures and plug in more LED light tubes. This would work, but I’d prefer 4 bulbs per fixture, plus I’d like a diffuser/cover so you don’t see the LED tubes.
2. Buy more strip lights. But since they typically run around ~4K lumens this is similar to #1 on fixture density.
3. Buy some inexpensive 4 lamp T8 fixtures with a cover/diffuser. Convert them to direct wire and plug in LEDs.

I am leaning towards number three now. Is there something that I am missing, or other better options?

Max

 

[machsnell]

I did flat panel led's and some cans for extra light in work areas. You can get in 1x4 2x4 2x2 and other dimensions.

Efficient and thin. They are 1/2" panel and the junction box/ballast another 1 1/2" for a small area.

Prices are way down on the panel lights also.

They are polycarbonate frosted lenses. Good light and diffused well in my 9 foot ceiling and 12 foot ceiling. My 1x4 lights are 5000 lumens.

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[redman333]

I’ve done the first round of light upgrades in my shop - added a strip LED light, and converted 4 T8 fixtures to LEDs. (Thank you Platonic Solid as I used your suggeted light tubes and I am very happy with them.)



But I need more light so its time for phase two. Most of the threads here are on high bay lights, which will not work for my 9’ ceiling. It looks like my options are:



1. Buy two tube raw fixtures and plug in more LED light tubes. This would work, but I’d prefer 4 bulbs per fixture, plus I’d like a diffuser/cover so you don’t see the LED tubes.

2. Buy more strip lights. But since they typically run around ~4K lumens this is similar to #1 on fixture density.

3. Buy some inexpensive 4 lamp T8 fixtures with a cover/diffuser. Convert them to direct wire and plug in LEDs.



I am leaning towards number three now. Is there something that I am missing, or other better options?



Max

I did these. They are barring t5 led lights. They are only about 1” thick and put out a good amount of light. They can be daisy chained also. They feel cheap but work great. They use little metal clips to hold the light to the ceiling.







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[jscott16]

Installed these last week. Can't beat the price and easy install. Bought 8 more today for my basement.

 

[69supercj]

IMO I would stay away from integrated fixtures as you can't change out a bad bulb. You **** can the whole fixture. I just bought 4' 2 lamp LED's online for 24 bucks each with free shipping.

 

[Max]

Thank you for your feedback. The T8 bulbs I have are 2.4K, so a fixture that is about 15” by 4’ is about 10K lumens. This is about 2x the 1x4 strip light.

Max