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WareSense Blue - Bluetooth Control System
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Drop ceiling lights will ensure your space looks its best every day. They are a great choice for any location in which you need powerful lighting for a large area but also want your fixtures to be out of the way and discreet. We have many attractive drop ceiling lights options such as troffer light fixtures (including LED troffer options), recessed LED ceiling lighting, and other types of drop ceiling lights. Browse our commercial drop ceiling lights products below, and also be sure to read our helpful blog, “Best Drop Ceiling Lights for Suspended Ceilings ”.
212 products
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2 x 2 LED Grid Frame Light, 4000 Lumens, Selectable Wattage and CCT, 120-277V
- Brand: WareLight
- Should not require ceiling tile to be trimmed
- Selectable Wattage: 27 / 35 / 40
- Voltage: 120-277
- CRI: >80
- Lumens:
- 27W = 2700
- 35W = 3500
- 40W = 4000
- Selectable CCT: 3500K / 4000K / 5000K
- 0-10V dimmable
- Dimensions: L 23 3/4” x W 23 3/4” x H 5/8”
- Lifetime: 50000 Hours
- Listings: cULus
- Warranty: 5 Years
ITEM: GFLED-2X2-CWT-010D-MV
Regular price$109.99
$69.99
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2 x 4 LED Grid Frame Light, 6108 Lumen Max, Selectable Wattage and CCT, 120-277V
- Brand: WareLight
- Should not require ceiling tile to be trimmed
- Selectable Wattage: 35 / 45 / 54
- Voltage: 120-277
- CRI: >80
- Lumens:
- 35W = 3500
- 45W = 4500
- 54W = 6108
- Selectable CCT: 3500K / 4000K / 5000K
- 0-10V dimmable
- Dimensions: L 47 3/4” x W 23 3/4” x H 5/8”
- Lifetime: 50000 Hours
- Listings: cULus
- Warranty: 5 Years
ITEM: GFLED-2X4-CWT-010D-MV
Regular price$169.99
$99.99
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2 x 2 Foot LED Fin-Style Center Basket Troffer, Wattage Selectable: 21/28/32, 120-277V, 4000K
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- Brand: WareLight
- Wattage Selectable:
- 21W / 2450 Lumens
- 28W / 3190 Lumens
- 32W / 3500 Lumens
- Voltage: 120-277
- Dimmable: 0-10V Low Voltage Dimming
- Color Temp: 4000K
- Dimensions: 23.8" L x 23.8" W x 4.7" D
- UL Listed
- DLC ID: Pending
- 5 Year Warranty
ITEM: FCBLED/2X2/WT/40K-G1
Regular price$155.99
$89.99
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2 x 2 Foot G3 Back Lit LED Flat Panel, 5000 Lumens, Selectable Wattage and CCT, Dimmable, 120-277V
- Brand: WareLight
- Wattage Selectable: 25W/30W/40W
- CCT Selectable : 3500K/4000K/5000K
- Lumens: 3,125/3,750/5,000
- Voltage: 120-277V
- 0-10V Dimmable
- CRI: >80
- Operating Temperature: -20° C to 50° C (-4° F to 122° F)
- WareSense Blue Compatible
- Dimensions: 23.7 L x 23.7 W x 1.4 H
- Option for remote control programmed motion sensor and daylight harvesting sensor
- Only one remote per project needed with purchase of sensor
- DLC ID: S-FV77R8
- Listings: cULus, DLC Premium, Wet Location
- Warranty: 5 Years
ITEM: WL-BLFP-2X2-C40WS-G3
Regular price$65.99
$49.99
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2 x 4 Foot G3 Back Lit LED Flat Panel, 5000 Lumen Max, Selectable Wattage and CCT, Dimmable, 120-277V
- Brand: WareLight
- Wattage Selectable: 25W/30W/40W
- CCT Selectable : 3500K/4000K/5000K
- Lumens: 3,125/3,750/5,000
- Voltage: 120-277V
- 0-10V Dimmable
- CRI: >80
- Operating Temperature: -20° C to 50° C (-4° F to 122° F)
- WareSense Blue Compatible
- Dimensions: 47.8 L x 23.7 W x 1.4 H
- Option for remote control programmed motion sensor and daylight harvesting sensor
- Only one remote per project needed with purchase of sensor
- DLC ID: S-06917M
- Listings: cULus, DLC Premium, Wet Location
- Warranty: 5 Years
ITEM: WL-BLFP-2X4-C40WS-G3
Regular price$93.99
$69.99
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2 x 4 Foot Concord G5 LED Center Basket Troffer, 5600 Lumens, Wattage and CCT Selectable, Dimmable, 120-277V
- Brand: WareLight
- Wattage Selectable: 34W/38W/45W
- CCT Selectable/Lumens
- 3500K/5670
- 4000K/5715
- 5000K/5760
- Voltage: 120-277
- WareSense Blue Compatible
- CRI: 80
- 0-10V Dimmable
- Option for remote control programmed motion sensor and daylight harvesting sensor
- Only one remote per project needed
- DLC ID: S-J768DP
- Listings: cULus, DLC
- Warranty: 5 Years
ITEM: TRCBLED2X4-CHWT-MV-DM010-G5
Regular price$131.99
$99.99
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2 x 4 Foot G3 Back Lit LED Flat Panel, 7500 Lumen Max, Selectable Wattage and CCT, Dimmable, 120-277V
- Brand: WareLight
- Wattage Selectable: 40W/50W/60W
- CCT Selectable: 3500K/4000K/5000K
- Lumens: 5,000/6,250/7,500
- Voltage: 120-277V
- 0-10V Dimmable
- CRI: >80
- Operating Temperature: -20° C to 50° C (-4° F to 122° F)
- WareSense Blue Compatible
- Dimensions: 47.8 L x 23.7 W x 1.4 H
- Option for remote control programmed motion sensor and daylight harvesting sensor
- Only one remote per project needed with purchase of sensor
- DLC ID: S-6JFFKG
- Listings: cULus, DLC Premium, Wet Location
- Warranty: 5 Years
ITEM: WL-BLFP-2X4-C60WS-G3
Regular price$95.99
$69.99
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1 x 4 Foot G2 Back Lit LED Flat Panel, Selectable Wattage and CCT, 0-10V Dim Option, 120-277V
- Brand: WareLight
- Selectable Wattage: 20W/25W/30W
- Voltage: 120-277V
- CRI: >80
- Lumens:
- 20W = 2,500Lm
- 25W = 3,125Lm
- 30W = 3,750Lm
- Selectable CCT: 3500K/4000K/5000K
- Dimensions: L 47.6” x W 11.89” x 1.5”
- Surface Mounting Kit Height is 3.7"
- 0-10V Dimmable Option
- Option for remote control programmed motion sensor and daylight harvesting sensor
- Only one remote per project needed with purchase of sensor
- Listings: UL, Damp Locations
- DLC: Pending
- Warranty: 5 Years
ITEM: WL-BLFP-1X4-CWT-MV-G2
Regular price$77.99
$63.99
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1 x 4 Foot Concord LED Center Basket Troffer, 35W, 120-277V, 4000K
- Brand: WareLight
- Wattage: 35
- Voltage: 120-277
- Dimmable: 0-10V Low Voltage Dimming
- Color Temp: 4000K
- Lumens: 4410
- CRI: 82
- UL Listed
- 5 Year Warranty
- Optional 5 Watt / 90 Minute Emergency Backup Driver available
- See spec sheet and call for more options
ITEM: TRCBLED1X4/35/4000K-G2
Regular price$90.99
$35.99
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2 x 2 Foot Concord G5 LED Center Basket Troffer, 4550 Lumens, Wattage and CCT Selectable, Dimmable, 120-277V
- Brand: WareLight
- Wattage Selectable: 25W/30W/35W
- Lumens: 3250/3900/4550
- CCT Selectable: 3500K/4000K/5000K
- Voltage: 120-277
- WareSense Blue Compatible
- CRI: 80
- 0-10V Dimmable
- Option for remote control programmed motion sensor and daylight harvesting sensor
- Only one remote per project needed
- DLC ID: S-R3RC4Y
- Listings: cULus, DLC
- Warranty: 5 Years
ITEM: TRCBLED2x2-CHWT-MV-DM010-G5
Regular price$77.99
$64.99
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2FT T-Grid LED Linear Light, 1150 Lumen Max, Wattage and CCT Selectable, 120-277V
- Brand: WareLight
- Wattage Selectable: 5W/7.5W/10W
- Lumens: 500lm~1150lm
- CCT Selectable: 3500K/4000K/5000K
- Voltage: 120-277V
- Fits standard 15/16" Grid
- 50,000+ Hours LED Life Expectancy
- Ambient Temperature:-30 ~ 40 ℃(-22°F to +104°F)
- Class II/P driver, with 0-10V
- External driver needed. Do not exceed the maximum wattage of the driver. Calculate the total wattage and pick adequate driver(s) as power supply.
- Ratings: UL/cULus listed, Damp location Rated
- Warranty: 5 Year Warranty
ITEM: SL-BEAMLED2-10W-3CT-DMV-WH
Regular price$63.59
$52.99
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4FT T-Grid LED Linear Light, 2300 Lumen Max, Wattage and CCT Selectable, 120-277V
- Brand: WareLight
- Wattage Selectable: 10W/15W/20W
- Lumens: 1000lm~2300lm
- CCT Selectable: 3500K/4000K/5000K
- Voltage: 120-277V
- Fits standard 15/16" Grid
- 50,000+ Hours LED Life Expectancy
- Ambient Temperature:-30 ~ 40 ℃(-22°F to +104°F)
- Class II/P driver, with 0-10V
- External driver needed. Do not exceed the maximum wattage of the driver. Calculate the total wattage and pick adequate driver(s) as power supply.
- Ratings: UL/cULus listed, Damp location Rated
- Warranty: 5 Year Warranty
ITEM: SL-BEAMLED4-20W-3CT-DMV-WH
Regular price$98.39
$81.99
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L Corner T-Grid LED Linear Light, 2300 Lumens, Wattage and CCT Select, 120-277V
- Brand: WareLight
- Wattage Selectable: 10W/15W/20W
- Lumens: 1000lm~2300lm
- CCT Selectable: 3500K/4000K/5000K
- Voltage: 120-277V
- Fits standard 15/16" Grid
- 50,000+ Hours LED Life Expectancy
- Ambient Temperature:-30 ~ 40 ℃(-22°F to +104°F)
- Class II/P driver, with 0-10V
- External driver needed. Do not exceed the maximum wattage of the driver. Calculate the total wattage and pick adequate driver(s) as power supply.
- Ratings: UL/cULus listed, Damp location Rated
- Warranty: 5 Year Warranty
ITEM: SL-BEAMLED2L-40W-3CT-DMV-WH
Regular price$99.59
$82.99
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1 x 4 Foot G2 Back Lit LED Flat Panel, Selectable Wattage and CCT, 0-10V Dim Option, Emergency Backup, 120-277V
- Brand: WareLight
- Selectable Wattage: 20W/25W/30W
- Voltage: 120-277V
- CRI: >80
- Lumens:
- 20W = 2,500Lm
- 25W = 3,125Lm
- 30W = 3,750Lm
- Selectable CCT: 3500K/4000K/5000K
- Dimensions: L 47.6” x W 11.89” x 1.7”
- Surface Mounting Kit Height is 3.7""
- 0-10V Dimmable Option
- Option for remote control programmed motion sensor and daylight harvesting sensor
- Only one remote per project needed with purchase of sensor
- Listings: UL, Damp Locations
- DLC: Pending
- Warranty: 5 Years
ITEM: WL-BLFP-1X4-CWT-MV-FIEM-G2
Regular price$221.99
$184.99
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2FT LED Slim Linear Recessed Panel, 2300 Lumen Max, Wattage & CCT selectable, 120-277V
- Brand: WareLight
- Wattage Selectable: 10W/15W/20W
- Lumens: 1000lm~2300lm
- CCT Selectable: 3500K/4000K/5000K
- Voltage: 120-277V
- CRI: 82
- Dimmable: 0-10V
- Fixture Width Options: 4" or 6"
- Lifespan: 50,000+ Hours
- Ambient Temperature: -30 ~ 40 ℃(-22°F to +104°F)
- Ratings: ETL listed
- Warranty: 5 Year Warranty
ITEM: WL-SLRP4x24-20W-3CT-DMV
Regular price$83.99
$69.99
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2 x 4 Foot LED 18 Cell Parabolic Troffer, LED T8 Tube Ready (3 lamps), 120-277V
- Brand: WareLight Select
- Lamp Type (not included): T8 LED Single end power
- Number of Lamps: 3
- Voltage: 120-277V
- Operating Temperature: -4°~122°F Depends on Lamps Selected
- Housing: 24 Gauge Steel
- Base / Power Supply: Hard Wired
- Finish: High Gloss Baked White Enamel
- Length 48" Width 23.4’’ Height 4.7’’
- Warranty: 2 yrs
ITEM: WL55650
Regular price$197.02
$164.18
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1'x4' Surface Mount Kit for Spectra LED Flat Panel
- For use ONLY with Spectra 1'x4' LED Flat Panel (Item# WL55404 )
- Dimensions: 49.7" x 13.5" x 2.8"
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4PK 2 x 2 Foot LED Center Basket Troffer with Switched Color Temp 3500K, 4100K, 5000K, Variable Watts 40, 50, 60 watt
- Brand: WareLight Select
- Wattage Selectable/Lumens:
- 40W/5200Lm
- 50W/6500Lm
- 60W/7800Lm
- Voltage: 100-277V
- CCT: 3500K, 4100K, 5000K (adjustable)
- CRI: 80
- 0-10V dimmable
- Life: 50,000 hours
- Finish: White
- Listings: UL, DLC
- 5 year warranty
ITEM: LBK-G22-AA-D1-4PK
Regular price$263.99
$219.99
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2 x 4 Foot Premium LED Back-lit Flat Panel 5385 Lumens, 40W, 120-277V, CCT Selectable 3500K/4000K/5000K
- Brand: WareLight Select
- Voltage: 120-277V
- CCT Selectable: 3500K/4000K/5000K
- Lumens: 5,247-5,385
- Wattage: 40W
- 0-10V dimmable
- Life: 144,000 hours
- Aluminum Frame and steel housing backplate
- Standard mounting options include recessed mounting in grid ceilings, or suspended mounting using attached hanging brackets.
- Optional surface, flange, and cable mounting kits available.
- Surface Mounting Kit Height is 3.7"
- Listings: DLC Premium, cULus Listed, Damp Locations
- 5 year warranty
ITEM: WHL-PNL2X4-50L-LKFS-PRM
Regular price$119.99
$99.99
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1 x 4 Foot Premium LED Back-lit Flat Panel 4000 Lumens, 35W, 120-277V, CCT Selectable 3500K/4000K/5000K
- Brand: WareLight Select
- Voltage: 120-277V
- CCT Selectable: 3500K/4000K/5000K
- Lumens:2584LM - 4342LM (See spec for Details)
- Wattage: 19-35W
- 0-10V dimmable
- Life: 144,000 hours
- Aluminum Frame and steel housing backplate
- Standard mounting options include recessed mounting in grid ceilings, or suspended mounting using attached hanging brackets.
- Optional surface, flange, and cable mounting kits available.
- Surface mounting kit is 3.7"
- Listings: DLC Standard, cULus Listed, Damp Locations
- 5 year warranty
ITEM: WHL-PNL1X4-40L-LKFS
Regular price$77.99
$64.99
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2'x2' Surface Mount Kit for Spectra LED Flat Panel
- For use ONLY with PQL Spectra 2'x2' LED Flat Panel (Item# WL55400)
- Dimensions: 24.5" x 25" x 2.8"
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1x4 Flange Kit for LED Flat Panels and Troffers
- For use ONLY with 1'x4' LED Flat Panels.
- Dimensions: 49.4" x 13.4" x 1.6"
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4 Pack 2 x 4 Foot Back Lit LED Flat Panel, 9000 Lumens 120-277V, Selectable CCT and Wattage
- Brand: LEDsion
- Selectable Wattage: 40W/50W/72W
- Voltage: 120-277V
- CRI: >80
- Lumens:
- 40W = 5,000Lm
- 50W = 6,250Lm
- 72W = 9,000Lm
- Selectable CCT: 3500K/4000K/5000K/5700K/6500K
- 0-10V dimmable
- Dimensions: L 47.7” x W 23.7” x 1.61”
- Listings: cULus, DLC
- Warranty: 5 Years
ITEM: XL-PLUF24M72XX-AZZ-A
Regular price$359.99
$299.99
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2 x 4 Foot LED Troffer, LED T8 Tube Ready (4 lamps), Single End Power, 120-277V
- Brand: WareLight Select
- Lamp Type (not included): T8 LED Single end power
- Number of Lamps: 4
- Voltage: 120-277v
- Operating Temperature: -4°~122°F Depends on Lamps Selected
- Housing: 24 Gauge
- Base / Power Supply: Hard Wired
- Finish: High Gloss Baked White Enamel
- Length 48" Width 24’’ Height 3.3’’
- Warranty: 2 yrs
ITEM: WL55648
Regular price$125.99
$104.99
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4PK 2 x 4 Foot LED Center Basket Troffer with Switched Color Temp 3500K, 4100K, 5000K, Variable Watts 40, 50, 60 watt
- Brand: WareLight Select
- Wattage: 40, 50 or 60 (adjustable)
- Lumens: 5200, 6500, 7800
- Voltage: 100-277
- CCT: 3500K, 4000K, 5000K (adjustable)
- CRI: 80
- 0-10V dimmable
- Life: 50,000 hours
- Finish: White
- Listings: UL, DLC
- 5 year warranty
ITEM: LBK-G24-AA-D1-4PK
Regular price$491.99
$409.99
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Troffer Retro Fit Wiring Harness
- Brand: Keystone Technologies
- Number of Lamps: 2, 3, 4, 6
- Requires single end powered LED tubes (not included)
Four Lamp Wiring Harness Shown
ITEM: KT-SOCKET-T8-U-S-2-W
Regular price$14.62
$12.18
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2 x 2 Foot Premium LED Back-lit Flat Panel 4300 Lumens, 32W, 120-277V, CCT Selectable 3500K/4000K/5000K
- Brand: WareLight Select
- Voltage: 120-277V
- CCT Selectable: 3500K/4000K/5000K
- Lumens: 2,733LM - 4,290LM (See spec for Details)
- Wattage: 19-32W
- 0-10V dimmable
- Life: 144,000 hours
- Aluminum Frame and steel housing backplate
- Standard mounting options include recessed mounting in grid ceilings, or suspended mounting using attached hanging brackets.
- Optional surface, flange, and cable mounting kits available.
- Surface mounting kit height is 3.7"
- Listings: DLC Standard, cULus Listed, Damp Locations
- 5 year warranty
ITEM: WHL-PNL2X2-40L-LKFS-PRM
Regular price$79.19
$65.99
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4 Foot Linear Architectural Pendant, 120-277V, Wattage and CCT Selectable, Black or Silver Finish
- Brand: WareLight Select
- Wattage Selectable: 30W/40W/50W
- CCT Selectable: 3000K / 3500K / 4000K
- Voltage: 120-277V
- 0-10V continuous dimming
- Lumens:
- 3000K = 6250
- 3500K = 6750
- 4000K = 6400
- Life: 75,000 hours
- Suspension/power cable kit NOT included. Must be purchased separately.
- All mounting hardware and power cables come in white only.
- Listings: ETL
- 7 year warranty
Options for Drop Ceiling Lights
There are three main types of drop ceiling lights: troffer lights, recessed ceiling lights, and wafer ceiling lights. Recessed LED flat panels and LED troffers are a very popular choice for many commercial and industrial applications because they provide powerful, even lighting to any amount of space without causing eye fatigue or strain. Powerful light diffusion ensures every inch of space is lit up without a lot of glare.
LED drop ceiling lights are available in a standard of three sizes: 1 x 4, 2 x 2 and 2 x 4. The right size of lights for suspended ceiling fixtures for the application will depend on the size of the space and how widespread the light beam needs to be for proper illumination.
Advantages of Troffer Drop Ceiling Lights
Troffer drop ceiling lights are designed in two basic versions depending on their ceiling fit — recessed grid mount and surface mount. The main difference here is stylistic, but these options also fit into ceilings differently, so make sure you pick the option that matches your space best. These styles are available in options for recessed, surface or grid mount lighting applications.
The advantage of using recessed troffer lighting for drop ceilings is that they provide superior uniform fluorescent and LED lighting in conventional illumination like office, retail spaces, schools, universities, airport lounges, indoor areas, government facilities, libraries and many other similar suspended ceiling lighting options.
Understanding Voltages & Designs of Drop Ceiling Lights
Once you have narrowed down your choice to the correct model for your application, there are many different varieties of drop ceiling lighting options to help you achieve a match for your overall style. Voltages range from 120 to 480 volts, so that you can find the right hardware for your system. With diverse designs utilizing varying quantities of lamps, you can get the proper amount of lighting for any location, whether you need to illuminate a small hallway or a large warehouse floor.
Considering Ceiling Fit, Mount, & Fixtures for Drop Ceiling Lights
Troffer drop ceiling lights are designed in a few basic versions depending on their ceiling fit:
- Suspended Troffers and Flat LED Drop Ceiling Lighting Panels
- Recessed Grid Mount 1 x 4, 2 x 2 and 2 x 4
- Surface Mount
Troffer suspended ceiling lights are further classified into different types, which fall into one of the ceiling mount categories mentioned above:
- Lensed Static (Recessed and Surface Mount)
- Parabolic Lens 18 cell, 24 cell, 32 cell (Recessed and Surface Mount)
- Center Basket (Recessed and Surface Mount)
- Eco-T Recessed Troffer Lights (Surface Mount)
- Edge-Lit Flat Panel Troffer Lights (Surface Mount)
Troffer drop ceiling light fixtures are distinguished based on various identifying factors such as:
- Total watts depending on the lamp or array used
- Type of Lens: opaque, parabolic, clear or specular
- Type and Number of Lamps used: LED or Fluorescent, T8, T5 or T5HO
- Voltage: 120, 208, 240, 277 or 480v
- Type of Mount: recessed in a grid ceiling or surface-mounted
- Presence or non-presence of a mirrored or white internal reflector
Frequently Asked Questions about Drop Ceiling Lights
Below are some of the most common questions about modern drop ceiling lighting and suspended ceiling lights. You can also go to our Lighting FAQ page or visit our Resources & Education library for additional information.
What are Drop Ceiling Lights?
Drop ceiling lights are square or rectangular-shaped lighting panels that are placed in what are typically referred to as drop ceilings, T-bar ceilings, grid ceilings or suspended ceilings. They can be laid into a ceiling grid in which they are recessed and sit above the grid but can also be suspended or surface mounted. LED drop ceiling lights illuminate indoor spaces by focusing light down and out from the fixture.
Where are Drop Ceiling Lights Used?
Drop ceiling lighting panels are typically used in commercial and industrial applications. Examples include offices, conference rooms, classrooms, showrooms, hospitals, warehouses, auditoriums, hallways, libraries or retail spaces. Below are examples of how drop ceiling LED lights can be used:
What are the Different Types of Drop Ceiling Lights?
The two main types of drop ceiling lights are troffer lights and flat panel lights. Troffers utilize fluorescent tubes, LED tubes or integrated LED arrays. Flat panels have integrated LED arrays only.
Both types of drop ceiling light fixtures typically come in three different sizes, 1 foot by 4 foot (1x4), 2 foot by 2 foot (2x2) and 2 foot by 4 foot (2x4). These variable sizes allow for flexible installation in ceiling grids and T-bars. The 1x4 and 2x2 sizes can fit more easily in narrow or tight spaces.
Troffers and flat drop ceiling lighting panels utilize lenses, diffusers, baskets, parabolic louvers and reflectors to manage glare or brightness and evenly distribute light.
- Lenses are designed to direct light into a beam pattern which makes it more focused. They are typically clear or frosted.
- Diffusers scatter (or spread) the light, which reduces the sharpness of shadows and softens the light. They are often made of acrylic or polycarbonate.
- Baskets usually placed in the center of a troffer, are used to focus light upwards, bouncing downward off a reflector towards the ground, making it more dispersed and with less glare. They also provide a pleasant aesthetic appearance.
- Parabolic louvers contain "cells" which help to provide additional direct light output and are also used to provide visual appeal.
What Are the Benefits of LED Drop Ceiling Lights?
LED drop ceiling lighting panel technology has developed to the point that the benefits far outweigh the initial increased cost.
- Lighting quality is superior in terms of color rendering, color temperature and lumen output (compared to wattage used).
- LED drop ceiling lights provide a more balanced foot candle in the area below.
- LED troffer lights are dimmable.
- LED drop ceiling flat panel light fixtures have a much longer lifespan which means that the lights need to be replaced less frequently than other types.
- Although modern LED drop ceiling lighting panels are more expensive initially, the additional costs are more than made up for in the long term because they consume much less energy than conventional lights. This saves on utility costs over time. They also don't waste energy emitted as heat.
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