Lithonia Lighting FM 54 ACLS LP M4 Two-Light Fluorescent Flush-Mount Ceiling Fixture, White Acrylic Globe Review

Package was missing the mounting crossbar -- luckily I had one like it in a junk box from some other fixture, so I proceeded with installation.The base is very flimsy and designed such that the electrical box MUST be absolutely flush with (or sunken below) the drywall.I had some problems with this since the box was proud of the ceiling by about 1/16 inch and I couldn't get the fixture base stable against the ceiling.I finally fabricated some spacers to take care of that.

Installing the bulbs was another adventure.The ballast wires are crowded, the plugs are of poor quality and difficult to connect, and the metal clips are really tight -- I thought multiple times I was going to break the bulbs during installation.

Finally, the manufacturer's description claims the light output to be equivalent to (2) 100w incandescent bulbs.No way...More like (1) 75w or (1) 100w at most.And there is no way to route the wires/plugs such that they don't make some kind of visible "shadow" when the fixture is turned on.I will attempt to upload a picture that shows the shadows.

If it hadn't been so difficult to get installed, or if it was someplace more visible than a closet, I'd tear it down and send it back for a refund.

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Product Description:
Low profile square fixture with stay white acrylic diffuser. Easy latch secures diffuser to housing and can be wall mounted. UL listed. Energy Star rated. No. FM22ACLSLPR4: 12" x 12" x 3 1 4", uses (1) 22W, circline bulb, included No. FM54ACLSLPR4: 14 3 4

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