60 something years old Grandma here. I used your video to install 3 of these lights. I found the information was exactly what I needed. We replaced 30 year old fluorescent light fixtures in the basement. It's so bright now! Thanks for your help!
Instead of a longer bracket to keep the ends from coming away from the ceiling as I have experienced, use self stick Velcro on the fixture and ceiling for a snug fit or two-way foam tape.
This video is super helpful as I am about to replace the terrible track lighting in my kitchen with one of these panels. And at least now I know what to expect! So thank you!
Fair warning! If you have an older home like me and some of the existing lights do not have a junction box, the flat design makes it extremely difficult to mount as you cannot tuck the wires away.
I just installed 2 of these and after an hour of frustrations, trying to re-bend the 4 hooks to just the right spot, both are still sagging just over a quarter of an inch on one side. I'm glad I found your video to confirm I didn't install it wrong--it's just a poor design. Oh well, I guess we get what we paid for. I'm still happy enough with them for $50 apiece.
That was the same boat I am in. I actually ended up buying another one to replace another light. I wanted something that didn't sag but any alternative at Home Depot is much more expensive.
@@WingingItDIY Try - securing the ends to the light to the ceiling with industrial strength velcro. On your popcorn ceiling, you'll need to scrape away the paint and fluff to get to bare, flat drywall. Since the 4 tabs are holding the weight, the velcro will just hold up the ends. -Good Luck
We changed out our fluorescent ceiling lights with a couple of these hoping they would sealed up good enough to keep the insects out of them... They are not insect proof. After about 6 months the usually 30-40 flys have found their way into the light and are unsightly. Now I have the task of trying to clear them out which is of no benefit over the previous lights we had which were relatively easy to clean.
The first one I installed failed after about 30 hours of use. The mounting system is crap for such a long fixture, the ends sag away from the ceiling as everyone else has found. Going to return the defective one and the other three I haven't installed yet.
Thanks for the vid. Agree its not really needed inside the house, I'm putting one in my garage solely because of the flies issue you mentioned. I don't have that issue inside my house so can stick to just doing LED tubes there. Agree about the flatness issue, ceiling might not be flat but the bracket design isn't wide enough to ensure the fixture doesn't bend weeks/months down the road. Seems like a design defect.
Nice, but I really dislike "daylight" vs a softer light for the kitchen... I uninstalled something similar because the light was too harsh for the indoors
Thank you for your video, I was going join Costco to be able to buy the light, but after you mentioned the sagging I think I will buy the Homedepot with the longer base plate.
I picked up several of these flat led 1x4 lights from lowes on 9/1/2021 on clearance. they were $27 each. Leds' are only a little bit more effcient than the fluorescents. So you are not saving 4x more on electricity. you are using a dimmer led light is mostly why you are saving on electricity.
Not necessary but very helpful. You can use a screw drive to install, the only tricky part would be the drywall anchors. I have once shoved a phillips screwdriver through the drywall to make a hole and then hammered the anchor in.
Wow! Props to you for answer all the questions! That's deserves a sub all by itself! I was wondering if they sell the drop ceiling light panels as well in Cotsco? In case you pass by there again, let me know. I used to go, mostly for the giant pizzas and churros and free refills! HAHAHA, damn, I hate COVID!
Hi Joaquin, I haven't seen drop cieling lights at my local Costco ever but I know that Lowes has just refreshed a lot of their lighting department and they had several models available. I must say that I miss the free samples most of all. Looks like they might be starting to do those again soon! Keeping my fingers crossed.
Is there another brand that is a better quality. I need a light with this design but the reviews on this are horrible with it not lasting and the light burning out too soon.
I like the speeded up video. I have these lights and agree the center attachment mount is a poor design. Another issue is your ceiling looks perfectly flat but most likely isn’t. The way these lights mount magnifies that. I still like the looks of these lights regardless.
I do agree - there are a few issues being with these flat panels as I stated above in my comment - the QA process and design of the mounting bracket needs a larger span of holding the panel up against the ceiling - the ceiling as many walls are out of plane from 90 degrees - also another factor is the knock down on the ceiling seems a bit large for this panel to sit flat up against the ceiling - as we often discuss in our meetings - if duct tape is good another for the space shuttle its good enough for here -
Yeah, installation of a flat fixture like that sucks when the ceilings are not level. Not much you can do. I remember in the old days where I actually installed molding around a convention fixture like you took down...because the plaster ceilings in the old days were even worse than drywall for not being even or level. But thanx for the preview!
Most ceilings are not perfectly flat especially to accept a low profile linear panel light such as yours at 4ft. Option to correct the gaps might be to apply a bead of serious adhesive caulk at the gap and find a way to brace it tight until full cure. Dean Seattle
It's a good light until they "updated" it. The new one has multiple colour switch and a 6 hook mounting bracket. Some idiot engineer made a full 12x24 instead of a 1/4" shy. leaving absolutely no room to drop into a t track office unless you bend each of the tracks.
yes - they do make the battery bottom as a multi facet tool - hammer - screwdriver whatever sarcasm that is - this makes a true different in a professional or a DYI person who pretends- think outside the box for a minute on why the panel is not flush with the ceiling on the ends -- times up -- just maybe the ceiling is not level - could it be the knockdown splatter put up has a little bit of unevenness or the drywall is the problem not being level out correctly from the start- w`e do find that lots of walls and ceilings and pads have little anomalies to it all - movement from over time - - also this manufacturer might have a QA issue of the panel having too much flexibility - the stiffness of the panel is somewhat lacking from the QA process of design -
I have a perfectly flat ceiling. that’s what I thought too so I took a long 48” level to it and it sat completely flat. This fixture either needs a longer plate or some sort of clip system at both ends.
terrible design! I'm taking it down after enduring it for a year. Yeah bracket not flat, light is closer to 5500k (cooler white) and the look inside a house is not appealing. Had one in the garage didnt like it there either.
Do not buy these lights. I put in 2 of them and in less then 2 months one of them quite working. So the whole thing needs replaced witch isn’t worth my time or money to put in another and have the same problem. And this company doesn’t answer there phone when you call them.
@@WingingItDIYThank you. I finished the install yesterday. I would just recommend some zoom in shots during the install. People who seek these videos out are usually having a problem and/or a beginner.
60 something years old Grandma here. I used your video to install 3 of these lights. I found the information was exactly what I needed. We replaced 30 year old fluorescent light fixtures in the basement. It's so bright now! Thanks for your help!
Glad it helped!
Instead of a longer bracket to keep the ends from coming away from the ceiling as I have experienced, use self stick Velcro on the fixture and ceiling for a snug fit or two-way foam tape.
Thanks for the tip!
This video is super helpful as I am about to replace the terrible track lighting in my kitchen with one of these panels. And at least now I know what to expect! So thank you!
Fair warning! If you have an older home like me and some of the existing lights do not have a junction box, the flat design makes it extremely difficult to mount as you cannot tuck the wires away.
Just installed same one from Costco, and now they have 6 located tabs instead of 4. The base plate is ~24" long.
Are you sure your plate is 24"? I just picked up some today, dec 2023, and they have 6 tabs, but the plate is only 15" 3/4 long
Same for me.@@Project-Hub7
Why not screw into the electrical box in ceiling as well it has two screw holes usually and helps really secure it?
Thanks! You just helped me install 2 of these lights in my garage.
I'm doing my first light fixture self install and I appreciated your vid, thank you!
I just installed 2 of these and after an hour of frustrations, trying to re-bend the 4 hooks to just the right spot, both are still sagging just over a quarter of an inch on one side. I'm glad I found your video to confirm I didn't install it wrong--it's just a poor design.
Oh well, I guess we get what we paid for. I'm still happy enough with them for $50 apiece.
That was the same boat I am in. I actually ended up buying another one to replace another light. I wanted something that didn't sag but any alternative at Home Depot is much more expensive.
@@WingingItDIY Try - securing the ends to the light to the ceiling with industrial strength velcro. On your popcorn ceiling, you'll need to scrape away the paint and fluff to get to bare, flat drywall. Since the 4 tabs are holding the weight, the velcro will just hold up the ends.
-Good Luck
@@valkyriefrost5301 Thank you, I will have to try that out! Pretty clever.
Oh my! I just bought it yesterday, it’s really helpful video before I decide if I install it by myself! Thanks for sharing.
We changed out our fluorescent ceiling lights with a couple of these hoping they would sealed up good enough to keep the insects out of them... They are not insect proof. After about 6 months the usually 30-40 flys have found their way into the light and are unsightly. Now I have the task of trying to clear them out which is of no benefit over the previous lights we had which were relatively easy to clean.
That’s a bummer, I haven’t had any issues with bugs getting in.
Maybe a little 3M VHB tape of either end would help. Thanks I’ve seen these at Costco and was tempted
The first one I installed failed after about 30 hours of use. The mounting system is crap for such a long fixture, the ends sag away from the ceiling as everyone else has found. Going to return the defective one and the other three I haven't installed yet.
My hardest problem is making sure is parallel to the wall.
Thanks for the vid. Agree its not really needed inside the house, I'm putting one in my garage solely because of the flies issue you mentioned. I don't have that issue inside my house so can stick to just doing LED tubes there. Agree about the flatness issue, ceiling might not be flat but the bracket design isn't wide enough to ensure the fixture doesn't bend weeks/months down the road. Seems like a design defect.
Yes, it is so hard to beat though for the price. Especially with the extra $10 off that Costco has right now.
Nice, but I really dislike "daylight" vs a softer light for the kitchen... I uninstalled something similar because the light was too harsh for the indoors
Add a Velcro strip at each end.
How did you get the light to hook? I'm having a really hard time getting it to hook and slide 🙁
wifi not connecting
tried artika and smartlife app
The Feit LED Panels @ Home Cheapo mount tight to the ceiling
The design of the bracket on the ceiling is too short to mount tight to the ceiling
How much are they at your Home Depot? I am looking at almost double the price compared to this Costco one.
Thank you for your video, I was going join Costco to be able to buy the light, but after you mentioned the sagging I think I will buy the Homedepot with the longer base plate.
How did the Home Depot one work out? Looking for alternatives for another install but they are really expensive.
The one from Lowes has a longer bracket.
Hey I just bought these and seen lot of negative reviews ..how is the longevity of the lamp is ur still working 🤔
Yes, I have three of these installed in various properties and they are still going. The oldest one is around 2 years old I think.
Maybe add some weatherstripping on edges before installing for gap. Just a thought.
I also thought of using some double sticky tape to hold it flush.
I picked up several of these flat led 1x4 lights from lowes on 9/1/2021 on clearance. they were $27 each. Leds' are only a little bit more effcient than the fluorescents. So you are not saving 4x more on electricity. you are using a dimmer led light is mostly why you are saving on electricity.
how necessary do you think a drill is? I was hoping to install tomorrow but don't have a drill...
Not necessary but very helpful. You can use a screw drive to install, the only tricky part would be the drywall anchors. I have once shoved a phillips screwdriver through the drywall to make a hole and then hammered the anchor in.
buy a harbor freight drill for $40. it's good for a lot of stuff.
I have the same issue. The ends hang down too low.
what about power consumption? will it save us some electricity ?
Yes, it is about 1/4 the power consumption of the old fluorescent light I replaced.
Wow! Props to you for answer all the questions! That's deserves a sub all by itself! I was wondering if they sell the drop ceiling light panels as well in Cotsco? In case you pass by there again, let me know. I used to go, mostly for the giant pizzas and churros and free refills! HAHAHA, damn, I hate COVID!
Hi Joaquin, I haven't seen drop cieling lights at my local Costco ever but I know that Lowes has just refreshed a lot of their lighting department and they had several models available. I must say that I miss the free samples most of all. Looks like they might be starting to do those again soon! Keeping my fingers crossed.
Is there another brand that is a better quality. I need a light with this design but the reviews on this are horrible with it not lasting and the light burning out too soon.
Thanks for the video I'm not getting them not a very good design 🙂
I like the speeded up video. I have these lights and agree the center attachment mount is a poor design. Another issue is your ceiling looks perfectly flat but most likely isn’t. The way these lights mount magnifies that. I still like the looks of these lights regardless.
I do agree - there are a few issues being with these flat panels as I stated above in my comment - the QA process and design of the mounting bracket needs a larger span of holding the panel up against the ceiling - the ceiling as many walls are out of plane from 90 degrees - also another factor is the knock down on the ceiling seems a bit large for this panel to sit flat up against the ceiling - as we often discuss in our meetings - if duct tape is good another for the space shuttle its good enough for here -
Yeah, installation of a flat fixture like that sucks when the ceilings are not level. Not much you can do. I remember in the old days where I actually installed molding around a convention fixture like you took down...because the plaster ceilings in the old days were even worse than drywall for not being even or level. But thanx for the preview!
I just installed mine today in the kitchen and I'm experiencing the same problem.
Ya, if you don't mind the sagginess it is hard to beat the price point. Anything comparable at Lowes or Home depot is almost double the price.
Just use Velcro the white one the industrial one
Excellent video!...Thank you!
Thank you too!
Most ceilings are not perfectly flat especially to accept a low profile linear panel light such as yours at 4ft. Option to correct the gaps might be to apply a bead of serious adhesive caulk at the gap and find a way to brace it tight until full cure.
Dean
Seattle
Good video mate! Thanks.
Thank you!
Add double sticking tape or just add recessed lighting which is more attractive!
Agreed, the new canless lights are so easy to put up too. I may have to upgrade to that at some point.
They are 20 bucks now.
You're ceiling is probably not perfectly flat.
Can you caulk the edges in that case?
It's a good light until they "updated" it. The new one has multiple colour switch and a 6 hook mounting bracket. Some idiot engineer made a full 12x24 instead of a 1/4" shy. leaving absolutely no room to drop into a t track office unless you bend each of the tracks.
yes - they do make the battery bottom as a multi facet tool - hammer - screwdriver whatever sarcasm that is - this makes a true different in a professional or a DYI person who pretends- think outside the box for a minute on why the panel is not flush with the ceiling on the ends --
times up -- just maybe the ceiling is not level - could it be the knockdown splatter put up has a little bit of unevenness or the drywall is the problem not being level out correctly from the start- w`e do find that lots of walls and ceilings and pads have little anomalies to it all - movement from over time - - also this manufacturer might have a QA issue of the panel having too much flexibility - the stiffness of the panel is somewhat lacking from the QA process of design -
*its not sagging ur ceiling is not flat*
There are some ups and downs in the cieling for sure but this a good 1/4 inch. I think it has to do more with the size of the bracket.
I have a perfectly flat ceiling. that’s what I thought too so I took a long 48” level to it and it sat completely flat. This fixture either needs a longer plate or some sort of clip system at both ends.
You could probably trim it out. Looks good
@@TomNouri I used heavy duty double-sided tape, or you could use heavy duty velcro.
@@PrincipalScratcher1 exactly what I said.
Using an electric drill as a hammer - really?
It is a hammer drill after all :P
terrible design! I'm taking it down after enduring it for a year. Yeah bracket not flat, light is closer to 5500k (cooler white) and the look inside a house is not appealing. Had one in the garage didnt like it there either.
Do not buy these lights. I put in 2 of them and in less then 2 months one of them quite working. So the whole thing needs replaced witch isn’t worth my time or money to put in another and have the same problem. And this company doesn’t answer there phone when you call them.
why he wearing a jacket inside
Forgot to take it off :)
You went so fast and offered little detail so not terribly helpful, but you did give great tips.
Let me know anything you want more detail on. Just starting with TH-cam videos, so thank you for the feedback. I will work on making them better.
@@WingingItDIYThank you. I finished the install yesterday. I would just recommend some zoom in shots during the install. People who seek these videos out are usually having a problem and/or a beginner.