I want to install this lower than eye level. How bad is it to be seeing the bulbs (commented by one reviewer)?
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If you put the plastic "ice" pieces in the fireplace, you won't really see them at all. I installed mine in the wall at eye level when sitting on the couch an I don't see any of the lights when standing up in front of it because of the "ice" pieces cover the panel the lights are under.
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Obviously the answers are going to be pretty subjective and all over the place regarding brightness. I think they are WAY too bright. The area around the fan is very illuminated and it creates huge shadows on ceiling. For me it was a MUST to cover with opaque tape.
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True. If you get down low and look up at the light , you can see the bulb. . Not really a deal breaker. Mine is high in a stairwell. I like it.
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Hi Heidi, they were too bright, too white. I wanted to replace the dull incandescent bulbs in a 'candelabra'-style light kit under a Hunter ceiling fan. I'm going to replace the fixture with a globe-type and try them again. I want the brightness, but need a warmer light.
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Good morning, I have installed (2) of their fixtures and did not notice any flimsiness. I also installed a 4 globe version without a hitch. All our visitors during the holidays liked they way they look.
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Not at all. They are really easy to install so in case you don't like them i bet you can return them and get your money back. They don't light that great but they look definitely better than the factory lights.
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Wiring them wasn't too bad. I did straight wired them though. Also, one thing for sure. You will loose high beams with this light.
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If you have wiring there, it is no problem. I installed three of these in series to replace two flourescent fixtures. Onehad a bad ballast and would only half light. I also do not like disposing of 40 watt tubes. I put in LED lamps that draw8 watts apiece so 96 watts total versus 4 times 40 or 160 watts. They are also much brighter. If you have wires on either sideof the mirror, or you can get the wiring there somehow, then you can install these fixtures.Steve Jahn
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No. You can't see the light bulb well unless you're directly underneath the fixture.
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not very bright but noticeable. They are blue white in color and if you have hids, you would want to get 6000k bulbs to match the color output of these drls. First thing you need to do is power them before you mount to ensure all the leds are working...some of my first one came DOA...once you know they all work, them apart and re-enforce the solder points...then when you put them together, put a bead of silicone on the edges and them screw them tight. Otherwise you will have water get into the housing and then short the leds out.
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Based off reviews I've read, not well. I put in Sylvania ultra HD bulbs, the visibility was amazing compared to stock bulbs.
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I think it should be ok. The bulbs don't get as hot as the other ones. I can still touch them after turning them on for an hour.
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Yes Greg, they wire right up, only options you lose on these is the underside entrance/alarm lights (if you have that option) and the auto dim/tint (if you have that option) I didn't give a crap cuz they look so deadly. No issues whatsoever except the levelling issue which can be remedied with spacers and adjusting the tightness of the bolts. Buy me dude. You won't regret it. Only had me a couple months now but they seem real decent quality...which totally surprised me for the $$$. Good luck!
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Anthony, I'm a bit slow on installing these, I bought 8 fixtures last year and another 2 recently. T8 fixtures are supposed to work well in low temperatures (20 F) so I'm trusting the liturature I read and what I've heard from coworkers enought to buy 10 of these fixtures. Sorry I don't yet have first hand experience.
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Thank you for the information, I always go by "if it doesn't say that it is, then it's not". How much height do they add to the bulb? Are you happy with the adaption?
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u can see fine but one side seems not to have beam kinda spread out.. If want better lighting would not get these.. and adjustment is hard to get right.. screw strips out of plastic... I love the look.. maybe with briter bulb would be better.
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I might add that they are bright enough that if you have a seating area that is below cabinet height (my living room is next to the kitchen), looking directly at the bulbs may not be comfortable. I put mine in a track with a plastic cover to make them look more decorative and to soften the light from the individual bulbs. If you never get below cabinet height, it isn't an issue though. To me they are bright enough to work on the counter (as long as ambient kitchen light is available) at maximum setting, but they aren't halogen bright for sure. At their dimmest they make a soft night light for late night runs to the kitchen. I might add that they are bright enough that if you have a seating area that is below cabinet height (my living room is next to the kitchen), looking directly at the bulbs may not be comfortable. I put mine in a track with a plastic cover to make them look more decorative and to soften the light from the individual bulbs. If you never get below cabinet height, it isn't an issue though. To me they are bright enough to work on the counter (as long as ambient kitchen light is available) at maximum setting, but they aren't halogen bright for sure. At their dimmest they make a soft night light... » Read More I might add that they are bright enough that if you have a seating area that is below cabinet height (my living room is next to the kitchen), looking directly at the bulbs may not be comfortable. I put mine in a track with a plastic cover to make them look more decorative and to soften the light from the individual bulbs. If you never get below cabinet height, it isn't an issue though. To me they are bright enough to work on the counter (as long as ambient kitchen light is available) at maximum setting, but they aren't halogen bright for sure. At their dimmest they make a soft night light for late night runs to the kitchen. « Show Less