Hello all!
I am looking for your expertise and guidance. Our mid-century home has ~18 Light fixtures that "uplight" the ceiling - each one has a single 21" T5 flourscent bulb. These 18 fixtures are operated on 2 walls by 2 separate light switches.
I have 2 problems...
1. Light Replacements
The lights/fixtures - and associated buibs - are power hogs. I'd like to find a suitable 21" T5 replacement build (LED preferred). I have not had any success finding this length/size/base. If replacement bulbs are available, then this may be a great solution.
2. Fixture Replacement
Some of the fixtures are.... well.... not the most reliable. Given their age, I'm tempted to replace all 18 units with a more "energy efficient" unit and light. Ideally, this would probably be "longer/larger" fixtures and bulbs (rather than 18, I might get to 8-10 units).
The current units are all facing up (flush mounted on the top of an internal eve) and the lights project upward against a white ceiling to provide light in the Kitchen and living room area. Each fixture is ~24in in length and they are mounted end-to-end and wired in parallel running on 120VAC.
Any suggested 21" T5 LED bulb replacements (and providers) would be great!
Suggested "strip fixtures" would be a reasonable alternative.
Thanks for your help!
TR-
I am looking for your expertise and guidance. Our mid-century home has ~18 Light fixtures that "uplight" the ceiling - each one has a single 21" T5 flourscent bulb. These 18 fixtures are operated on 2 walls by 2 separate light switches.
I have 2 problems...
1. Light Replacements
The lights/fixtures - and associated buibs - are power hogs. I'd like to find a suitable 21" T5 replacement build (LED preferred). I have not had any success finding this length/size/base. If replacement bulbs are available, then this may be a great solution.
2. Fixture Replacement
Some of the fixtures are.... well.... not the most reliable. Given their age, I'm tempted to replace all 18 units with a more "energy efficient" unit and light. Ideally, this would probably be "longer/larger" fixtures and bulbs (rather than 18, I might get to 8-10 units).
The current units are all facing up (flush mounted on the top of an internal eve) and the lights project upward against a white ceiling to provide light in the Kitchen and living room area. Each fixture is ~24in in length and they are mounted end-to-end and wired in parallel running on 120VAC.
Any suggested 21" T5 LED bulb replacements (and providers) would be great!
Suggested "strip fixtures" would be a reasonable alternative.
Thanks for your help!
TR-