Once you get these light fixtures installed, you will probably like how they look, however between receiving them in the box and installing them, be prepared for some aggravation and (likely) cursing.
The machining of the metal parts leaves something to be desired and you may feel like you have to pay somewhat with your own sweat labor to get the thing together and to work properly. I think this is due to poor quality control and the attempt to make a decent looking fixture to a low price point, so corners were cut in the production. I had the most problem with the outer metal parts which (hopefully) hold the glass lens in position so it can be installed over the light bulbs. In 2/4 cases this assembly was so poorly made and fell apart before I even touched it, that I felt like I was finish labor on the Chinese lighting goods assembly line that produced this product. In one case I basically had to remake the brackets holding the screws that keep these metal parts together, which was easier than sending the product back.
The last two of 6 ordered were shipped separately (all were ordered at the same time) and by the time they arrived I'd already installed the other 4 (with a lot of cursing in the process). One of the last 2 that arrived obviously had its glass piece shattered as I could hear the pieces moving around when I lifted the unopened box. I decided to return these last 2 fixtures as I needed a matched pair for the remaining location, plus the thought of fighting with this marginally made product was going to take every last ounce of my remaining patience. I decided to order something else instead.
On the plus side, the glass lens is a plus compared to many similarly priced fixtures that have plastic lenses and that look very cheap (which this does not).
Finally, I found that only one 13w compact fluorescent bulb was more than sufficient to provide the lighting I needed from these fixtures. If you install 2 bulbs these fixtures can throw a lot of light.
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Looks good and works very well. Only complain is that the sides are open to the ceiling, allowing the odd moth or mosquito to find it's way in quite easily. Easy enough to remove the cap and clean, though.
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I did considerable research before purchasing this light. It is the highest quality one that I found, well designed (no plastic), easy to mount. It was priced less than some pretty poorly made ones that I considered.
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We wanted a light that was simple but didn't look like every other boring dome ceiling light. This light is great! It has a wider diameter than most ceiling lights which makes it stand out, and the design is nice. It is made of quality material which is great because I hate it when things look cheap. I definitely recommend this light.
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I needed a replacement ceiling light over my kitchen sink, but I didn't want one that uses bulbs that are hard to find. I also wanted one that looked nice to go with items in my kitchen, which has stainless faucet and appliances. After reading positive reviews about this light I decided to buy it. I was unable to find it in any stores, so ordered it here, thinking I may not get it for a week or so. It arrived in 2 days! I now have it installed and it looks great it has real glass instead of plastic and it's really good looking, plus it provides ample lighting.
