Lights of America 4' Solid State Shop Light, White

Looks great but does not work. I know the light bulbs and outlet I tried it with are good because they work with other shop lights I have so it must be the unit. Will be returning it to the store.

I saw a review by an electrician supposing human error. I guess that perspective depends on whether you are an engineer or an electrician. Im kidding. I'm neither but as an ordinary person it was obvious that the design for this light is not so smart. I'm guessing that while pushing in the hook and chain many consumers, that complained of smoking ballasts, have probably punctured the wiring as this is part of the light that is poorly designed. The hook and chain is inserted right above the ballast making it a pain and potential fire hazard. My light is used in the guinea coop. I have had it for a month without any problems. I will update if any type of failure occurs.

IDK maybe I just got lucky seeing the awful reviews here. I've had 2 of these lights set up for about 2 months now and haven't had a single problem so far. Hoping they prove to be reliable as time goes on. I use them as grow lights and they are on for 12 hours daily on a timer. Maybe that has something to do with not blowing the ballast as they are not getting unplugged and plugged back in constantly. I do wish they would have had an on off switch but with them being on a timer it hasn't really mattered.

It's a good light fixture for your shop or laundry room, basement, it works out great for these places, and easy to put up. I'm happy with it. John, MA

I bought two of these at the local store to add lighting to my garage. I installed the first unit and looked good, easy install, worked with the LED T8 Bulb, thought I was golden. I proceeded to install the second unit and the first failed by the time I had the second unit in place, less than 10 minute life. I inspected the first unit and couldn't find any loose connections, not meant to ever be serviced, completely a disposable fixture. I shut the second unit down and went inside for lunch, came back after lunch and turned the light on while boxing the first unit the second arced and failed.