Hykolity 4FT Linkable LED Utility Shop Garage Hanging Light Fixture With Power Cord 40W 4800lm 5000K Daylight White 64W Fluorescent Equivalent With 1.5 Times Light Output ETL and DLC Qualified-12 Pack

Difficult to give a rating for this item. The issue is NOT with the item..this fixture is fabulous, exceptionally bright, well made, easy to install, etc, etc. The problems are with the packaging. As others have commented, the packaging for shipment of this item is absolutely deplorable. Mine arrived in little more than the consistency of a kleenex box, and the box was torn nearly in two. The fixture was clearly visible, and bent where the tear was (fortunately, I was able to bend it back into shape). I took a photo before handling the box on the hunch it would not illuminate. Fortunately it did, and I decided then to keep it. How it arrived with the parts bag including the hanging chains, hooks, etc, still inside was nothing short of miraculous. I’d like to order several more, but I’m not willing to play Russian roulette..instead, I am going to try to find it locally, no matter what the cost. You must decide if the gamble is worth the spoils for you.

Update:

I was contacted by the vendor, who asked if I would submit a photo of the aforementioned damaged carton. Glad to. Upon receipt, they offered a $5 refund…not necessary since I’d already decided to keep the fixture, but appreciated just the same. For this reason and this reason only, I am elevating this review to 4 stars. I am still seeing subsequent reviews referencing the same criticisms. The vendor has stated “We have informed our manufacturer to improve the package box. For the next batch, it will be better.” I hope so. This could be a 5-star item on Amazon, but certainly not with it’s present packaging and shipping risks. This is after all an electronic fixture..with transistors, capacitors, resistors, etc, that needs to be shipped fragilely. I would like to see the product carton placed inside of a standard brown shipping carton, surrounded with typical styrofoam “peanuts”, then taped securely for shipment. I for one, would be much more inclined to reorder in the future having this peace of mind, and my guess is, others may too.

2nd Update:

It is now April, and I have monitored reviews of this item since posting an original review January 18, 2017. The vendor has been promising to improve their packaging and shipping procedures on this website, and on that of eBay for months now, due to the plethora of consumer complaints. Unfortunately however, I am still seeing subsequent reviews referencing the same criticisms. I had hoped to see positive evidentiary changes, as I have been contemplating additional purchases. Because these promises appear to be disingenuous, I am returning my rating to it’s original 3 stars. I will update this review as necessary.

3rd Update:

Having now had a 3 month track record with which to evaluate this product, I remain impressed with it’s build quality and performance, so much so that based upon the most recent positive reviews, I decided to risk their packaging/shipping procedures once again. I am pleased to report that all 8 fixtures arrived securely in separate cartons with added styrofoam and paper protection. I applaud the vendor for addressing the feedback on this website, and their subsequent efforts to improve and resolve this issue without adding additional cost. They have done so to my satisfaction. With it, this item now represents a 5 star product on Amazon.com

Incredibly bright. Great product if it last as long as they claim. The pic is two of them in my 24′ x 30′ carport

I purchased four of these lights from here on Amazon. You can’t beat the price, but now I know why. The manufacturer did not spend much time or money packaging these for protection. They arrive in fairly flimsy cardboard boxes – but what is more interesting is that there are no protective end caps or dunnage in the box to protect the light itself. They are literally knocking around inside of the box. All four of mine had damage. I was able to re-assemble one unit; I was curious how bright it was. It didn’t work.

I did plug in one of the damaged units which did work. I have to admit that these things are very bright, and very white. Alas – the working unit had a bent frame. I can’t blame Amazon. It is absolutely clear that the manufacturer must not have considered packaging for shipment. I will be returning them. The description claims these products are “ETL Certified” (A nationally recognized safety test lab), however neither the packaging nor the product itself actually carried the certification logo or registration file number.

These shop lights worked out pretty well for me. I bought the 5k daylight version and don’t think it’s too blue at all; it really does look like natural daylight. I have a 3 car garage, and I put a light above each engine bay where I’d need it. The light projects mostly straight down, and not much to the sides.

The lights use a regular 2 prong plug and can be daisy-chained into each other as there’s a plug on the end of each light assembly. In my garage I bought a couple of plug adapters for my incandescent light sockets and they went right into those without any issue.

To light my 3 car garage brightly, I found that I needed 6 lights total. Directly under the lights I was happy with how bright things were. However, in the back of the garage the light fell off pretty quickly. I added a pic to demonstrate what I’m talking about. I picked up 3 more lights for the back of the garage and everything is perfect now.

I did find that the lights put out RF interference that blocks my garage door remote. I’m unable to get the remote to work, even from 6 feet away, if the lights are on. It’s not a big deal as it’s just a reminder for me to turn off the lights before leaving the house.

I purchased 4 of these lights, and read the reviews about the packaging after I placed the order. I was very pleased when I received all four lights in great condition. The packaging issues seem to have been fully addressed. Each were individually packaged in a sturdy box with paper padded around the light which was packaged in its own production box.

As far as the lights themselves they worked perfectly. They were very bright and the hanging brackets and chains worked great. I am actually going to purchase another light for another area

Ours came with one light dead and we were promptly refunded by Amazon. I am basing the review on a properly working unit. First of all, unit was packaged well. It is light weight and easy to install. I flush mounted it to a exposed ceiling joist. It is very bright. My wife claims the light is a little unnatural, but seems totally fine to me to light a basement of garage. We replaced an old fluorescent fixture in our basement and this seems better in every way. More light, lighter weight…even with only one bulb it was better. It comes corded so you will need an outlet to plug it in or be handy enough to modify and hardwire it.

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