Lithonia Lighting 226LWP Wraparound Fixture LED Lamp 19.6 W 120 V 1200

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Lithonia Lighting FMLWL 48' wraparound style LED light fixture is suitable for ceiling or wall mounting in closets, laundry rooms, garages and similar locations. It is a contractor grade fixture with a white metal case and white plastic diffuser lens. The fixture measures 47-3/8” x 5-1/2” x 2-5/8” and weighs about 5 lbs. The fixture's linear LEDs are rated at 41 watts and produce 2900 lumens of 4000K color temperature light. 4000K is considered “cool white”. This luminaire is roughly equivalent to a 40 watt T-12 fluorescent lamp. Installation of the fixture is accommodated by a two-wire + ground pigtail on the back of the unit, and four keyhole type mounting holes which are stamped in the back for attachment to a standard junction box. There are knockouts available for use with a small junction box. While making the wire connections it will be necessary to support the fixture, or have a helper assist with holding it. Wire nuts and mounting screws are also included in the package, so no additional materials are needed for installation. Once the fixture is mounted, the plastic diffuser can be snapped into the fixture body to complete the installation. This LED luminaire is preferable to the alternative use of a heavier, less efficient fluorescent tube and ballast fixture which would also have less longevity and reliability. It produces bright, white light and turns on instantly and silently. The LED fixture will start in 0° F temperatures (unlike fluorescents) and is approved for installation in damp locations, making this fixture a good choice for garage (cold) and laundry room installations.