Troffer Lights-best brand?

[kartracer23]

I've got to replace all the troffer lights in my office building (about 75 of 'em!).
Is there a 'best brand'? Or are they all pretty much the same? I've seen ones from Cooper, Lithonia, Metalux and one other I can't remember. Pricing is all pretty similar.

I about started a fire replacing a bulb last week in one (pin holders are all shot), so it's time to upgrade to T8 (these were installed in '77). Lithonia also has a T8 retrofit kit, but I haven't been able to find any info on line about it as far as cost. I may run down to Kirby Risk and see what they say about them.

The one thing I hope is that they've upgraded the lens frame catch system. That little slide is about the hokiest thing I've ever seen.

 

[mrb]

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[Diavolicchio]

I don't know much about troffer lights, but was just looking at some online made by a company called Lamar Lighting. I'm curious if anyone out there is familiar with their fixtures and can comment on the quality of their lights, especially their troffers.

Here's a page from their website with all of their recessed fixtures. The LS and FS Series troffers are of particular interest. I'm wondering how well they're made.


John

 

[eclou]

I found that Home Depot carries a Lithonia Troffer with louvers - it is a 4' unit with 3x T8 lights and costs $48 without bulbs. I cannot find it online. Does anyone (Rocco) know how this unit would work in a 11' ceiling? I have a 36x46 garage and was planning on using 3 rows of 4 lights. This particular light looked brighter than the regular 4 light troffer which had a plastic lense and no louvers

 

[MrMark]

I need to buy one too. That Home Depot one would be great. Too bad you can't find it. Are you sure it is for fitting between joists and not for suspended ceilings. I have only seen 2 bulb T8 for 14.5 inch cavities.

 

[Stuart in MN]

Cooper, Lithonia, and Metalux are all decent brands and are all pretty equivalent.