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LED Drop Ceiling Lights

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An essential element in modern interior design, drop ceiling lights seamlessly integrate into suspended ceiling grids to provide efficient and even illumination. ELEDLights offers options to convert your existing fluorescent drop ceiling fixtures to LED as well as all-new integrated LED panel lights and LED troffer lights for easy drop-ceiling installation.

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MaxLite Circular LED Slim Downlights Color Selectable

Available in 4, 6, or 8 inch

Sale price $29.88 ‐ $39.88
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Color & Wattage Selectable Magnetic LED Retrofit Kit

Flexible retrofits. Four sizes available. 145 lm/W efficiency.

Sale price $39.88 ‐ $69.88
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2x4 Magnetic LED Retrofit Kit - Two 4ft Strips - 32W / 5,000 lm

Economical high efficiency (150 lm/W) for 4ft fixtures

Sale price$44.88
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2x2 MaxLite LED Panel Light – 30W – 4000K – Backlit
Sale price$44.95
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MaxLite Universal LED Downlight Fixtures Color Selectable

Available in 4, 6, or 8 inch

Sale price $45.88 ‐ $63.88
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2x8 Magnetic LED Retrofit Kit - Four 4ft Strips w/Frosted Lenses - 49W / 6,680 lm

Efficient retrofit (145 lm/W) with diffusers for 8ft fixtures

Regular price$64.88
Sale price $51.89 20% OFF
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2x2 MaxLite LED Panel Light – Wattage & Color Selectable – Backlit – Control Ready
Sale price$74.88
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1x4 MaxLite LED Panel Light – Color & Wattage Selectable – Backlit - Control Ready
Sale price$79.88
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2x2 MaxLite Single Basket Troffer - Wattage and Color Selectable - Control Ready - up to 5,000 lm

Up to 5,000 lumens • 125 lm/W

Sale price$84.88
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2x4 MaxLite LED Panel Light – Wattage & Color Selectable – Backlit – Control Ready
Sale price$94.88
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2x4 MaxLite Single Basket Troffer - Wattage and Color Selectable - Control Ready - up to 6,250 lm

Up to 6,250 Lumens • 125 lm/W

Sale price$129.88
28W Flexible Spec-Grade LED Retrofit for HID, Halogen, Incandescent

Spec-grade, controls ready LED retrofit for enclosed, vented and open fixtures.

Sale price$129.88
45W Flexible Spec-Grade LED Retrofit for HID, Halogen, Incandescent

Spec-grade, controls ready LED retrofit for vented and open fixtures.

Sale price$144.88
2x2 LED Center Basket Troffer - 32W / 3,200 lm

3,200 lumens • 100 lm/W

Regular price$189.88
Sale price $171.95 9% OFF
2x4 LED Center Basket Troffer - 40W / 4,000 lm

4,000 lumens • 100 lm/W

Regular price$248.95
Sale price $196.95 21% OFF
2x4 LED Center Basket Troffer - 44W / 5,000 lm

5,000 lumens • 114 lm/W

Regular price$234.88
Sale price $211.95 10% OFF
2x4 Magnetic LED Retrofit Kit - Four 2ft Strips - 35W / up to 5,500 lumens - 4 Kits

High efficiency (150 lm/W) Buy American Compliant for 4ft fixtures

Sale price$239.96 / $59.99 ea
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Frequently Asked Questions About Drop Ceiling Lights

What kinds of lights do you use for a drop ceiling?

The most common LED drop ceiling lights include troffer lights, panel lights, and recessed can lights. LED troffers and panels typically come in sizes that fit standard grid layouts, such as 2x2 or 2x4 feet. These fixtures sit flush with the ceiling, providing a sleek look. Recessed can lights, on the other hand, are mounted into the ceiling and offer a more discreet, downward-focused illumination.

How can I improve my drop ceiling light?

Improving your drop ceiling lighting can be achieved in various ways:

Brightness: Ensure that the lighting is neither too dim nor overwhelmingly bright. You can adjust brightness levels with dimmable bulbs or fixtures. If your current fixtures aren't bright enough, consider upgrading your 2x2 or 2x4 fluorescent fixtures with magnetic LED strip retrofit kits and your recessed can lights with screw-in LED retrofit lamps. Or you can replace your old fixtures with all new LED panel lights, LED troffers, or LED recessed downlights for a lighter, slimmer fixture with built-in energy savings.

Uniformity: For a balanced lighting experience, consider installing diffusers on your fixtures. They spread light more evenly, reducing harsh shadows and bright spots.

Color Temperature: Choose the right color temperature for the intended mood or functionality of the space. For instance, warmer colors (around 2700K-3000K) are great for relaxed settings, while neutral (4000K) and cooler colors (5000K and above) are ideal for workspaces. If your existing lights are too warm or cool for your needs, consider upgrading to new LED panel lights, troffers, or recessed downlights, which will also save you money in energy and maintenance costs.

Energy Efficiency: Switch to drop ceiling LED lights or convert your existing fixtures to LED with magnetic or screw-in LED retrofit kits. Either option will consume much less power and have a longer lifespan.

How do you install LED lights in a drop ceiling?

To install new drop ceiling LED lights, including LED panel lights, LED troffers, and LED downlights:

  1. Select the Right LED Fixture: Depending on the type (panel light, troffer light, or recessed can light), select the one that best fits your needs.
  2. Turn off Power: Before any installation, always ensure power is turned off at the circuit breaker.
  3. Remove Existing Fixture or Tile: If replacing an existing fixture, remove it. If installing a new light, you may need to cut or remove a ceiling tile to fit the fixture.
  4. Wire the LED Fixture: Connect the fixture to the building's electrical wiring using wire nuts, ensuring that you connect wires of matching colors (e.g., black to black, white to white).
  5. Place and Secure: Position the LED fixture into the grid. For panel lights and troffers, they should sit flush within the grid framework. For recessed lights, they'll be secured within the cutout of the ceiling tile.
  6. Restore Power and Test: Turn the power back on and test the lights to ensure proper installation.