Perfect for backlighting, cabinet lighting, cove lighting, desk lighting, display case lighting, exhibits, merchandising, over cabinet lighting, shelf lights, showcase lighting, task lighting, trade show lighting, under cabinet lighting, and other hard-to-light spaces.
Cove lighting showers this room with attractive indirect lighting.
Microfluorescent fixtures can provide excellent under cabinet lighting.
Microfluorescent fixtures being used to light a wine rack.
Included 6-foot power cord
Stainless Steel Mounting Clip is being installed.
Two Microfluorescent Fixtures fully connected by a single Direct Connector. Note that the Direct Connector can barely be seen and that the two fixtures are virtually touching.
Included direct connectors to two fixtures together.
Description of Microfluorescent T4 Grounded Light Fixtures
This grounded, 3-wire, microfluorescent T4 light fixture includes the lamp, mounting brackets and screws, 6ft cord and plug, direct connector, and built-in, instant-on, energy-efficient, silent, electronic ballast. A very versatile light fixture for both home and office, the microfluorescent T4 grounded light fixture can be used for backlighting, cabinet lighting, cove lighting, desk lighting, display case lighting, exhibits, merchandising, over cabinet lighting, shelf lights, showcase lighting, task lighting, trade show lighting, and under cabinet lighting.
Solid Construction: fixture frame is constructed of extruded aluminum unlike some T4 fluorescent units that are made of plastic
Full Fixture Lighting: the end of the T4 lamp is only 0.50in from the end of the fixture unlike some T4 units like this that often have a full 1.50 inches between the end of the lamp and the end of the fixture
Very Low Profile: only 0.75in wide by 1.25in high
Very Little Heat: gives off very little heat
Light Weight: very light weight; depending on size the T4 fixture weighs 5 oz, 7 oz, 9 oz, 10 oz, 11 oz, 17 oz, 19 oz, 22 oz, 25 oz
Protective Cover: includes a clear, ribbed, attractive, easy-to-clean acrylic cover that protects the fluorescent lamp
Complete Unit: Microfluorescent T4 Grounded Light Fixture includes a T4 fluorescent lamp, acrylic cover, a small on/off rocker switch located on the body of all of the fixtures except the 6-watt model, a 6ft power cord with a three-prong grounded plug, one direct connector, and mounting clips & screws
LIGHT BULB
Light Bulb Included: a T4 (4/8in diameter) tri-phosphorous fluorescent lamp with a color temperature of 3000K (warm white), 4100K (cool white), or 6400K (daylight white) is included with each T4 Grounded Light Fixture. Four optional colored T4 lamps are also available: red, blue, green, and black light. (6W lamp does not come in black light.)
Very Good Lamp Life: rated life is 16,000 hours on average (Lamp is easily replaced.)
(Caution: always be certain that the lamp is seated properly in both of its sockets. Be sure that both pins of each end are inside their respective socket and that the lamp is rotated 90 degrees once the pins are in the sockets. Failure to make good electrical contact between the pins and its socket may result in arcing and excessive heating of the socket.)
Good Color Rendition: high Color Rendering Index (CRI ) of 82+ for all 3 white lamps (warm white, cool white, daylight white)
9 Nominal Lengths: 9 lamp nominal lengths of 9in, 13-1/8in, 17in, 18.75in, 20-9/16in, 28.75in, 34in, 40in, and 45.75in regardless of the color temperature or the color of the lamp
End of Lamp Life: when a fluorescent light bulb burns out it is always a good idea to turn off the corresponding Microfluorescent fixture. Otherwise, the solid state ballast used inside that fixture can sometimes burn out while trying to start a bad light bulb.
ELECTRICAL FEATURES
Quiet Electronic Ballast: built-in lightweight electronic ballast provides instant-on starting with no flickering and cool quiet operation
Energy-Efficient: uses only 6, 8, 12, 16, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28 watts of power/fixture respectively
Linkable: can be installed as a single unit or as multiple units connected in line with Direct Connectors and/or Flexible Connectors of 6in, 12in, 24in, or 36in. If the distance between two Microfluorescent T4 Fixtures is greater than 36 inches, then use two or more Flexible Connectors. For example, if the distance between two Microfluorescent T4 Fixtures is 65 inches, use two 36in Flexible Connectors connected end-to-end.
Maximum Wattage: in general, the maximum wattage in one “ganged” line of T4 fixtures is 230 watts. However, if the 22W, 24W, 26W, or the 28W fixtures are connected in a single circuit, only 5 of these fixtures may be “ganged” together. Do not exceed power consumption of 230 watts.
Rocker Switch Pre-Installed: all of the fixtures (except the 6-watt fixture) come equipped with a small on/off rocker switch on the side of the fixture
Switching: when these microfluorescent fixtures are linked together, an individual fixture may be adjusted by the on/off fixture switch without affecting the other fixtures. Additionally, if multiple fixtures are hardwired to power, then they may be controlled by a single wall switch as long as the rocker switch on each fixture is left in the “on” position.
3-Wire Grounded: 3-wire grounded fixtures like these Microfluorescent T4 Grounded Light Fixtures are strongly recommended for projects that require grounding - especially commercial installations; on the other hand, 2-wire non-grounded microfluorescent fixtures can be used for residential installations
Not Dimmable: these fluorescent fixtures are not dimmable
INSTALLATION
Easy to Install: easy to install with 2 screw-in clips, then fixture snaps into place
Electrical Connections: can easily be connected to power by either using a 6ft power cord & 3-prong grounded plug or a choice of two different Hardwire Boxes. However, these Microfluorescent T4 Grounded Fixtures cannot be hardwired directly because their profile (0.75in by 1.25in) is simply too small.
Acrylic Hardwire Box with Control Switch: will permit the Microfluorescent T4 Grounded Light Fixture(s) to be hardwired and controlled by the rocker switch on the hardwire box. It has 3 knockouts for electrical connections. (Please remember that a flexible connector of the appropriate length must be used to connect the hardwire box and Microfluorescent T4 Grounded Light Fixture.) The optional Hardwire Boxes may be ordered in the Accessories tab.
Commercial Grade Metal Hardwire Box: will permit the Microfluorescent T4 Grounded Light Fixture(s) to be hardwired into a circuit controlled by a wall switch. It has 4 knockouts for electrical connections. (Please remember that a Flexible Connector of the appropriate length must be used to connect the hardwire box and a Microfluorescent T4 Grounded Light Fixture.)
Optional Accessories: a variety of connectors (Direct Connectors, Direct Connectors with 90 Degree Angle, Flexible Connectors, a Power Cord, Hardwire Boxes, and spare T4 light bulbs) may be ordered on the Accessories tab
OTHER
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Specifications for Microfluorescent T4 Grounded Light Fixtures
Measurement Guide for Microfluorescent T4 Grounded Light Fixtures
When determining how many Microfluorescent T4 Grounded Light Fixtures and which size you will need for under cabinet lighting location you first will have to measure the space where the fixtures will be attached. To do this you should not measure the face of the cabinets; you must measure the "cavity" under the cabinet where the fixtures will actually be placed. We recommend that you "fill up" the cavity space with the largest fixture that can fit. For example, for a space that measures 28 inches we recommend that you use the 20W fixture that measures 23.0in long, not the 16W fixture that measures 21.5in.
Cavity Measurement
Length of Microfluorescent
T4 Grounded Light Fixture
WITH Power Cord
Microfluorescent T4
Grounded Light Fixture
11-3/8in - 15in
11-3/8in
PSG4-6
16in - 19in
15.5in
PSG4-8
20in - 21in
19.5in
PSG4-12
22in - 23in
21.5in
PSG4-16
24in - 30in
23.0in
PSG4-20
31in - 36in
31.0in
PSG4-22
37in - 42in
36.5in
PSG4-24
43in - 47in
42-3/8in
PSG4-26
48in +
48.25in
PSG4-28
NOTE: These dimensions assume that the power cord sticks out approximately 2in from
one end of the fixture and that nothing is connected to the other end of the fixture.
Cross-Sectional Dimensions of a Microfluorescent T4 Grounded Light Fixture
Linking of Microfluorescent T4 Grounded Light Fixtures
Linked fixtures must NOT exceed 230 watts combined.
Installation of Microfluorescent T4 Grounded Light Fixtures
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Customer Comment about our Microfluorescent T4 Grounded Light Fixtures
"Products as described (Microfluorescent T4 Grounded Lights). Quick shipping. Great service! Thanks." – Rebecca M.
Overall Rating for Microfluorescent T4 Grounded Light Fixture
(based on 3 reviews)
Attractive and useful product
By Robert MacDonald from S Florida on November 9, 2011
I use four of these in my kitchen along with some other accent lighting. I am more than pleased with the ambiance they create. My only complaint, and it is substantial, is that the fixture fails before the fluorescent bulb wears out. The fixture features an electronic ballast that turns on the fluorescent bulb instantly. The electronic ballast fails well before the bulb ever wears out. Despite this I will continue to use this fixture.
Pros:
Ability to place it in an unseen crevice
Cons:
Electronic ballast has shorter life than the fluorescent bulb
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Great Value
By Alex from NY, NY on October 21, 2011
Great value and easy to install. Shipped quickly.
Pros:
price / quality
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Great under counter light
By Ray from Fort Worth, Texas on April 27, 2011
Good product for the value. Easy to install, works perfectly under a kitchen cabinet.
Pros:
Like the linkable nature of these lights
Cons:
The location of the toggle switch forces one direction when mounting horizontally and with links.
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Customer Comment about our Microfluorescent T4 Grounded Light Fixtures
"Products as described (Microfluorescent T4 Grounded Lights). Quick shipping. Great service! Thanks." – Rebecca M.