Retrofitting suspended linear fittings

By , 299 Lighting · Published · 4 min read

In short

Suspended linear fittings can be refurbished with new LED engines, drivers and diffusers, keeping their design while improving efficiency.

Retrofitting suspended linear fittings

Many offices have suspended linear fittings that still look good.

The retrofit

Keep the body and suspension, replace the internals and diffuser.

Upgrade the light

Add dimming and sensors at the same time.

Further reading at 299 Lighting

Next steps on relumen8.com

Thinking about a retrofit?

Send us photos of your existing fittings, the location and rough quantities. A Light Engineer will tell you whether reLUMEN8 is viable.

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Frequently asked questions

Can suspended linear lights be retrofitted?

Yes. reLUMEN8 refurbishes suspended linear fittings with new LED internals.

Will they look different after retrofit?

The body stays the same; new diffusers can refresh the appearance.

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