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Ten years ago if I bought something this cheaply made I'd give it one star, but I guess we're all getting used to the manufacturing paradigm that you want to make something as cheaply as possible but still work.
On the down side sheet metal work is poor. Holder for the 'cloud' is a strap bent around outside of the box not straight or flat consequently I was not able to mount it so box flush against ceiling, and it shows. (OK probably could if I took the fixture down, drilled 2 screens into the box near the end that shows, 2 into ceiling and sunk plaster anchors into the ceiling, pulling it very tight against ceiling on the end.) The holders for the sockets clip loosely into sheet metal straps you have to wiggle them to get bulbs in not sure it's safe to change bulbs with power on. Instructions include instructions for replacing the ballasts either they are being thoughtful or do not expect them to last. Instructions warn you that 'cloud' breaks easily. I believe it that was true of the fixture this replaced and it was the reason I replaced it.
On the plus side the T8 bulbs light instantly and that's nice. Very bright. Very nice lighting and looks good if you don't look too close and notice the fixture is pushed out 1/8" from the ceiling on the one corner. (I doubt too many people would look close.)
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