Light level switch

Light was placed in a garage over washer and dry. It has made a big difference. Very bright for its size. The light level switch is a poor design it would not stay in place so i choice my light level and stuck the switch in the light. Now if i need to change the light level I must take the cover off to switch it.

Good LED components, cheaply constructed fixture

There is a contractor grade version of this light that is built better, the CSS version, this one is MNSS. Overall the light will look the same from the ground once it's installed, but the installer experience is not as good as its CSS brother. I think this unit is exclusively sold to big box stores. I imagine that is why they can sell them so cheap, they are built cheaply. From what I learned from talking to the technical department at Lithonia, the driver and LED board should be the same, they have to carry the same warranty after all. The major differences we noticed was that in the CSS version, you can remove the LED lens kit and let it hang while you wire it. You can't do that in the MNSS version, making it more difficult to install. Another difference we found was that the Kelvin (color)/Lumen selector is only taped on, so it easily falls back into the housing if you push too hard. The CSS version had it screwed on. So, it's basically the same light, they just had to cut some corners on this model so they don't lose money selling them so cheap to big box stores. I would still buy the MNSS if I just needed one or two for a small project, it's still a great light. I just wouldn't order them in bulk like we did for a commercial project. We normally order the CSS version from lighting vendors, I just wanted to see if there was a difference between the two besides the attractive price, because their specs are identical.

Awesome lights

Fantastic strip lights for my bathroom. I got tired of continually replacing the fluorescent bulbs and the bonus to these lights is they last forever, they are so bright, and they cost less to turn on.

Great light easy to install

I purchased 2 of these lights at different times. Replacing an older florescent fixture that was the same length but very bulky. Installing this light saved space up high where some cabinets were located. Was very easy to install. Like that it has the color temperature switch from warm white to bright white and also the dimmer switch. The second one I had purchased the switch had come lose. I was going to return it but kept it anyways and turned out the switch was bad but since it gave light to where I needed it I kept it. Overall very good light for the price. i would buy again if needed for other areas.

Not recommended

The fixture requires hard wiring to the switch, which was not included in any instructions. Installation required two calls to the manufacturer's technical hotline for basics such as compatible dimmer switch and wiring instructions. In the end, my contractor did not open the ceiling & wall to connect the fixture. The dimmer function seems to work, but it isn't optimal.

Perfect

Bright enough to light the whole 2-car garage

Bright...But...

Great light output. Install is not easy. The housing should separate from the LED strips to smooth the install process but they do not. Additionally I had broken reflectors that required me submitting a warranty claim immediately.

Requires two persons on ladders to install

Purchased two of these. Had to return one due to a broken lens. Even though they were to same model electrical connections for the two were different. Installation is tricky because you need to install while the lower half of the fixture is dangling by wires while you mount the upper half to the ceiling. Need two people on ladders to install ....one to do the installation while one supports the lower section that is dangling. Pretty clumsy. There ahould be a quick disconnect to allow the installer to remove the lower section before trying to mount the fixture on the ceiling. Then connect and attach the lower section. Once installed however it works really well.

Very good Brightness

Great light for upgrade without the hassle. It's wiring and adjustable lighting.

Easy installation but no replaceable bulb

Easy installation but no replaceable bulb

Look nice

I put up two in my garage to replace decades old fluorescent fixtures. Despite my attempts to foresee issues and prepare or solve them beforehand, it seems I have to learn from the first to apply the lessons to the second. So for those who want to learn from my errors...

+1 more

Watch for damage - many plastic filters broken

appreciate the ability to adjust brightness and color - the switches are easy to reach after installation

Buy 10 if you need 4. Durability is not great

I had to buy ten of these lights over three separate orders (in store and shipped) just to get four that weren’t cracked. In other words 60% that I bought were broken. So… the durability on these is apparently not so good

Not very sturdy when mounting on a ceiling

Great lighting

I absolutely love this light. I have no lights above my kitchen sink, so it hard to see when doing dishes. I had this installed, and it's so bright that it literally lit up the whole kitchen. Installing was so simple.

Great light

I got this light to replace an old halogen light and I am so happy with it. The lights gives off tons of light and now I am saving money since it’s led. The install was very simple and I highly recommend these lights to anyone.

Good light, tough install

I picked this light up to add over my work bench in my shop. This is not light that just plugs in and is ready to use. This light needs to be wired from a current power source. If you don't have electrical know-how (me), then you'll need someone that knows what they're doing (my father in law) to install the light for you. I wired mine into an existing bulb so it's on the main switch turns on with the rest of the lights. After that, the light provides good additional lighting and brightness to the area.

Nice bright light.

This is a very bright light. I grew up with the old fluorescent bulb shop lights that were dim and took forever to get bright. Not this one. As soon as I turn it on the LED's come on. It's very bright at any temperature.

Great light!

I got this light to use in my outdoor building to see at night when we are doing projects or things in the building at night. It is so beautiful and bright. It’s the only light you would need for a small space! I highly recommend this light for all your lighting needs!

Perfect shop light

This Lithonia light is perfect for the work space in my garage. Gives the space great lighting and is easy to instal. This light is LED so it will save energy cost in the long run and can be used in damp spaces. It is made of quality durable materials to last for years.