Office Lighting
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05-09-18, 08:40 AM
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Office Lighting
Hi there. I'm looking for new lighting in my office which has ACT drop ceiling tiles. We currently have 2x4 (I think fluorescent) standard drop ceiling lights.
I saw this (see image) at another office. I couldn't find a single 2x4 unit that looks like this. Could it be two 1x4 fixtures put together? If it is two 1x4s - would that be pretty easy to install as a replacement for my 2x4 lights?
Thank you!
I saw this (see image) at another office. I couldn't find a single 2x4 unit that looks like this. Could it be two 1x4 fixtures put together? If it is two 1x4s - would that be pretty easy to install as a replacement for my 2x4 lights?
Thank you!
#2
05-09-18, 03:30 PM
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Hi, that is odd, if the ceiling grid is 2X4 then you certainly can install 1 fixture , make sure it is supported independently from the ceiling grid .
Geo
Geo
#3
05-09-18, 03:54 PM
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By ACT type.... I assume you are describing the type of drop ceiling where the tiles sit
down below the edge of the grid.
That type of ceiling doesn't really allow for a surface fixture.
When the fixture gets mounted.... the tiles get pushed up.
Why not just upgrade the existing in-ceiling lights.... either by relamping with LED type lamps or replace with new drop in fixtures.
down below the edge of the grid.
That type of ceiling doesn't really allow for a surface fixture.
When the fixture gets mounted.... the tiles get pushed up.
Why not just upgrade the existing in-ceiling lights.... either by relamping with LED type lamps or replace with new drop in fixtures.
#5
05-12-18, 03:06 PM
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That is likely an LED 2 x 4 fixture, not 2 1x4's. This could be the one: Accord LED Series but you could confirm that by looking at the nameplate of the fixture. Any 2x4 fixture would be a fairly easy replacement for your existing 2x4 lights.
That would be up to the AHJ. I have had many inspectors approve just attaching the fixture to the grid because the LED fixtures are so much lighter.
make sure it is supported independently from the ceiling grid
