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Customer reviews for Diamond Plate 2-Light Chrome Ceiling Fluorescent Shop Light Fixture
Diamond Plate 2-Light Chrome Ceiling Fluorescent Shop Light Fixture
The Lithonia Lighting Diamond Plate 2-Light Chrome Ceiling Fluorescent Shop Light Fixture is ideal for use in workshops, utility rooms and garages. This ceiling light also has a "lift-and-shift" white acrylic diffuser for tool-free lamp replacement.
Overall rating:
(41 reviews) 40
Rating breakdown 41 reviews
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24 out of 36(67%)reviewers recommend this product.
Customer reviews for Diamond Plate 2-Light Chrome Ceiling Fluorescent Shop Light Fixture
Review 1 for Diamond Plate 2-Light Chrome Ceiling Fluorescent Shop Light Fixture
Overall rating
Best work shop lights that I could find !
,PostedApril 7, 2013
AirMojo
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Length of ownership:1 week
Appearance
5
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5
Quality
4
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5
Value
5
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5
Ease of installation
5
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5
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I shopped online and went to local stores to find an overhead florescent tube work shop light. I really wanted to actually see the light before I bought it. I wanted it to be 4 foot, and to have a cord with a 3 pronged plug--initially wanted 8 foot, but I could only find 5 foot cords locally.
I have two workbenches; one against the basement wall with a pegboard above it; the other is a walk-around bench with a mechanic's vice on one corner, and a woodworker's vice on the opposite diagonal corner.
I initially bought one of these lights to see if one was enough, but decided to buy another, and install one light over each bench for the best lighting. I was amazed at the amount of light I now have available!
The 5 foot cords worked out fine. Previously I only had an overhead single light-bulb above the woodworkers bench that I had a high wattage florescent light installed. This fixture also has a female 3-pronged outlet, and I have a power-bar mounted overhead on the above floor joist plugged into that.
I added a 3-to-1 plug adapter so that I could plug one of the new lights into it, along with the power-bar. The other light is plugged into the power-bar that I also use for my magnifying light, dremel tool, and other power tools.
The "diamond plate" cover appears to be aluminum--it's not plastic, as I can grip it at one of the corners and bend it if I wanted to. The shiny aluminum cover really helps to reflect the light that really contributes to the improved lighting.
I also like the robust feel of the pull-chain switch that turns the light on and off. It feels very well made, and hopefully will last a long time !
I'm very happy with these lights, and they make working on and seeing my projects so much better !
I uploaded a photo of my new lights above my workbenches.
Pros: Easy to Assemble, Well Made, Unique, High Quality of Material, Fast / Speed, Eco-Friendly, Looks Great, Stylish, Very Bright, Good Size & Weight, Nice Design
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 2 for Diamond Plate 2-Light Chrome Ceiling Fluorescent Shop Light Fixture
Overall rating
Very bright light, excellent value.
,PostedDecember 7, 2012
Cindy
Age:45 to 54
Gender:Female
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Length of ownership:1 year or longer
Appearance
5
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5
Quality
5
/
5
Value
5
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5
Ease of installation
5
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5
I've had one for nearly two years, resting on the glass top of a 125 gallon aquarium. Often the light is on for 14 hours a day, and it has always worked perfectly - I am surprised by the negative comments and the failed lights, perhaps a bad batch at the manufacturer? As an artist, I find this light is perfect for the studio. The reflectors are molded to partially cup the lights, and this bounces much more light downward compared to lights with flat, non contoured reflectors. The polished aluminum look (actually appears to be some kind of coating) also bounces more light than a white reflector. I love mine.
Pros: Easy to Assemble, Functional, Looks Great, Stylish, Very Bright, Good Size & Weight, Nice Design
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5out of 5found this review helpful.
Review 3 for Diamond Plate 2-Light Chrome Ceiling Fluorescent Shop Light Fixture
Overall rating
Awsome light
,PostedMarch 5, 2013
Appearance
5
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5
Quality
4
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5
Value
5
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5
Ease of installation
5
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5
I got 2 of these lights for my workshop. They give off a lot of light because of the reflective material. They are lightweight and easy to install.
Pros: Unique, Looks Great, Stylish, Good Size & Weight, Very Bright
Yes, I recommend this product.
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2out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 4 for Diamond Plate 2-Light Chrome Ceiling Fluorescent Shop Light Fixture
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Do Not Buy, Will Fail within a year
,PostedSeptember 12, 2012
BigBlock
They worked pretty good for the first few months but each began to fail less than a year later. One of the units would switch off after 7 minutes and I would need to turn off the light assembly for about 30 seconds and switch it back on to get another 7 minutes worth of light. The others would only partially light the flourecent lights or one side would fail completely. Good Luck people
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6out of 6found this review helpful.
Review 5 for Diamond Plate 2-Light Chrome Ceiling Fluorescent Shop Light Fixture
Overall rating
Great looking light
,PostedNovember 20, 2012
DirtyJack
Age:35 to 44
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Length of ownership:1 year or longer
Appearance
5
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5
Quality
4
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5
Value
5
/
5
Ease of installation
5
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5
I use this over my workbench and it is perfect for the job. My bench is in a 10 x 8 alcove in my garage and lights up the bench just fine. If you need a light for a larger space, I would get more than one, or go with the Store SKU # 491465 (AWESOME light....check it out if you get a chance).
The Diamond Plate looks nice, although I'm not really looking at the top of this light.
Overall, I would buy another.
The Diamond Plate looks nice, although I'm not really looking at the top of this light.
Overall, I would buy another.
Pros: Functional, High Quality of Material, Looks Great, Stylish, Good Size & Weight, Nice Design
Yes, I recommend this product.
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5out of 6found this review helpful.
Review 6 for Diamond Plate 2-Light Chrome Ceiling Fluorescent Shop Light Fixture
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Failed after two months in temperature controlled shop.
,PostedOctober 23, 2012
Tech88
Age:65 or over
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:Professional
Length of ownership:3 months
Appearance
2
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5
Quality
1
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5
Value
1
/
5
Ease of installation
3
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5
I bought one of these fixtures for my shop along with high quality florescent tubes about two months ago. would not light up after switching on. After troubleshooting switch, replacing tubes, I found tube holders not fastened / loose in frame. One loose tube socket had been making intermittant contact probably causing the starter to fail. My checks found the starter unit had failed.
Pros: Good Size & Weight
Cons: poor construction.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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3out of 3found this review helpful.
Review 7 for Diamond Plate 2-Light Chrome Ceiling Fluorescent Shop Light Fixture
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These lights are the best
,PostedNovember 13, 2010
I purchased five of these lights six years ago and have never had any trouble at all. Haven't even had to replace the tubes. I've used them in cold weather with no flickering. I am going to buy more of these as I am renovating my shop and I'm going to put one in my unheated garage.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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22out of 22found this review helpful.
Review 8 for Diamond Plate 2-Light Chrome Ceiling Fluorescent Shop Light Fixture
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Perfect for a garage
,PostedOctober 4, 2011
Matt
I mounted 8 of these in a 3 car garage.
I swapped the existing 1 bulb incandescent exposed fixtures with a fixture that had a grounded plug and then plugged these shop lights into the outlets. This lets me turn the shop lights on and off with the light switch!!
At night 4 of these unit turn the garage into brighter than daylight.
Fantastic for working in the garage/workshop.
I swapped the existing 1 bulb incandescent exposed fixtures with a fixture that had a grounded plug and then plugged these shop lights into the outlets. This lets me turn the shop lights on and off with the light switch!!
At night 4 of these unit turn the garage into brighter than daylight.
Fantastic for working in the garage/workshop.
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12out of 12found this review helpful.
Review 9 for Diamond Plate 2-Light Chrome Ceiling Fluorescent Shop Light Fixture
Overall rating
Good lights, but poor assembly
,PostedApril 9, 2013
Appearance
4
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5
Quality
3
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5
Value
4
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5
Ease of installation
3
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5
Had to tighten ends of lights that hold bulbs. after that lights looked and worked great.
Pros: Looks Great, Very Bright
Cons: Difficult to Assemble
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 10 for Diamond Plate 2-Light Chrome Ceiling Fluorescent Shop Light Fixture
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Doesnt last
,PostedApril 5, 2013
sonmon
I bought two of these for my wood shop cause they look cool- bad mistake..6 months later..only one is working...dont recommend..
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Review 11 for Diamond Plate 2-Light Chrome Ceiling Fluorescent Shop Light Fixture
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Good, solid, sturdy light.
,PostedDecember 24, 2012
Beezie
Age:25 to 34
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:Professional
Length of ownership:6 months
Appearance
5
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5
Quality
5
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5
Value
3
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5
Ease of installation
5
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5
Great shop light. It is well made, and looks great. The bulbs for this thing put out plenty of light to work by, and provide a natural color.
Pros: Easy to Assemble, Well Made, Looks Great, Very Bright, Nice Design
Yes, I recommend this product.
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1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 12 for Diamond Plate 2-Light Chrome Ceiling Fluorescent Shop Light Fixture
Overall rating
Both fixtures failed
,PostedSeptember 25, 2012
Homedepoter
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Length of ownership:1 week
I bought two of these fixtures today. One fixture only one side worked. The other bulb spun in the bulb holders. The other unit both bulbs spun and didn't work at all. Flimsy not well made. Don't buy.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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2out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 13 for Diamond Plate 2-Light Chrome Ceiling Fluorescent Shop Light Fixture
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Great lights
,PostedNovember 22, 2010
I bought 2 of these.lights they work great they look great my only beef is i wish it had an outlet to plug one light to the other. All in all a great light.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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9out of 9found this review helpful.
Review 14 for Diamond Plate 2-Light Chrome Ceiling Fluorescent Shop Light Fixture
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cheap
,PostedFebruary 12, 2013
CSOWNER
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:Professional
Length of ownership:1 week
Appearance
1
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5
Quality
1
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5
Value
3
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5
Ease of installation
2
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5
It is NOT diamond plate and the shiny aluminum you see is only a plastic film, that was peeling right out of the box.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Review 15 for Diamond Plate 2-Light Chrome Ceiling Fluorescent Shop Light Fixture
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Failed within 3 months, light just shuts off
,PostedNovember 6, 2012
CPDIY
Age:35 to 44
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Length of ownership:6 months
Appearance
5
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5
Quality
1
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5
Value
1
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5
Ease of installation
5
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5
As found in other reviews, the light will just shut off (all bulbs) and sometimes you can get it to come back on after 10 minutes. I need another ballast, and I am not choosing this one.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Review 16 for Diamond Plate 2-Light Chrome Ceiling Fluorescent Shop Light Fixture
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Easy as can be
,PostedJanuary 23, 2013
J3ffr0
Age:25 to 34
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Appearance
5
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5
Quality
5
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5
Value
5
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5
Ease of installation
5
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5
The product works as advertised and since it's all assembled in the box, all you have to do is set up the hooks or screws in the joists and hang the lamp. Shines a good amount of light as well and the ability to raise or lower the lamp with the chain is a big plus.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 17 for Diamond Plate 2-Light Chrome Ceiling Fluorescent Shop Light Fixture
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Weak Ballasts maybe
,PostedJanuary 3, 2013
BigMike
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Length of ownership:1 week
Appearance
5
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5
Quality
4
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5
Value
4
/
5
Ease of installation
5
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5
All the negative comments appear to be ballast related...lights shutting off, dim then bright, etc...most likely a bad manufacturing batch. It does happen.
Personally I love the lights, the design, and it's no big deal replacing the ballast with a better quality one if that should ever be needed....although you shouldn't have to.
I too am using mine suspended on jack chain from the ceiling over a 55 gallon aquarium..
Pros: Easy to Assemble, Looks Great, Nice Design
Cons: none so far
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 18 for Diamond Plate 2-Light Chrome Ceiling Fluorescent Shop Light Fixture
Overall rating
Great Work Bench Light
,PostedJanuary 1, 2013
sanman
Appearance
5
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5
Quality
5
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5
Value
5
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5
Ease of installation
5
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5
Nice finish, easy to install and works great. I love the bright light over my work bench.
Pros: Looks Great, Functional, Very Bright, Nice Design
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 19 for Diamond Plate 2-Light Chrome Ceiling Fluorescent Shop Light Fixture
Overall rating
Good lights for the money.
,PostedFebruary 16, 2012
None
Age:65 or over
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Length of ownership:3 months
Appearance
5
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5
Quality
4
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5
Value
4
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5
Ease of installation
4
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5
The order arrived quickly. The lights were a little flimsy. One of the sockets at the end of the light fixture was out of place. I had to realign the socket and then glue it in place for it to hold the bulb securely. It was eithter do that or go through the hassel of returning the fixture for a replacement.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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2out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 20 for Diamond Plate 2-Light Chrome Ceiling Fluorescent Shop Light Fixture
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questionable mounting hardware
,PostedDecember 6, 2011
Appearance
5
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5
Quality
4
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5
Value
3
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5
Ease of installation
3
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5
I found the mounting hardware to be a lower guage then what I expected. Also, chain was ~18 inches. I was hoping for 36". Was not mentioned on the box. At least nothing I found on my first look while in the store.
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4out of 5found this review helpful.