Maxlite LSS2XT8USE4803 questions (width, bulbs)

[tff]

First, this forum is great resource. Appreciate all of the info i've gotten from it. But the more you seem to know, the more one has questions.

The width of this fixture is 3.5" but a standard electrical (round) box i think creates a hole that is 4" or 4.5". I'd be using these lights in garage that is not yet built. So how would the electrician wire these fixtures to the ceiling without exposing the edge of the box? (Am i concerned for now reason?)

Second, i saw a youtube video by maxlite that sound like you had to by a T8 light from them with an 'internal driver'. Is that so or can i buy any T8 bulb that is for a direct wire fixture and powered on a single end?

Thanks.

 

[ekk33]

I used 3 Carlon CPC4WH 4in round white covers
2 on the ends 1 to cover the round box

 

[cybrdyke]

Standard width for strip fixtures is 4.25", so this one is a little narrower than normal. Strips weren't really designed for box mounting or to be fed that way, but that doesn't mean that you cant do it. You'll just have some challenges...like what you are experiencing.
Your electrician wont have any problems. Just let him know that you are using skinnier than normal fixtures. Or you could choose a normal width fixture that accepts the same LED tubes.
CD

 

[tff]

Standard width for strip fixtures is 4.25", so this one is a little narrower than normal. Strips weren't really designed for box mounting or to be fed that way, but that doesn't mean that you cant do it. You'll just have some challenges...like what you are experiencing.
Your electrician wont have any problems. Just let him know that you are using skinnier than normal fixtures. Or you could choose a normal width fixture that accepts the same LED tubes.
CD

Yes, this is what I am asking. If the electrician knows, then he'll be able to install without the box or hole being visible?

 

[tff]

I used 3 Carlon CPC4WH 4in round white covers
2 on the ends 1 to cover the round box

Sorry - why are 2 on the ends used? Thanks.

 

[ekk33]

They stand off the box about a 1/4 inch since they are domed not flat,
so the two on the ends are to keep that spacing off the ceiling
I just ran the mounting screws through them to hold them
Let me know if you would like a picture to see the finished product

 

[CooperS]

Yes, this is what I am asking. If the electrician knows, then he'll be able to install without the box or hole being visible?

These housings have knockouts in the center back and on each end but you don't need a backbox to install them. You can use conduit if you want or just a sleeve/bushing and romex right out of the fixture. Since they are flush mount, and you want to likely hide the wire, just go out the back through the drywall and to the next fixture etc.

And regarding the bulb, any single ended T8 LED bulb will work. I am using GL07103-3M from ProLighting.com with this same strip light housing.
https://www.prolighting.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=GL07103-3M

These bulb are direct wire or retro with a ballast.

 

[cybrdyke]

And regarding the bulb, any T8 LED bulb will work.

Careful there.
The double end powered LED tubes have surpassed the single end tubes in popularity. They WONT work in this fixture.
Only single-end powered tubes will work in this fixture.
CD

 

[CooperS]

Careful there.
The double end powered LED tubes have surpassed the single end tubes in popularity. They WONT work in this fixture.
Only single-end powered tubes will work in this fixture.
CD

You are correct...Edited and added "single ended" to clarify.

 

[tff]

These bulb are direct wire or retro with a ballast.

Thanks for the info.
However, isn't 'direct wire' equivalent to 'ballast bypass' rather than retro with a ballast'?

 

[CooperS]

Thanks for the info.

However, isn't 'direct wire' equivalent to 'ballast bypass' rather than retro with a ballast'?

Meaning you can direct wire (ballast bypass) them and remove the ballast or wire them with the ballast.


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