@BobbyD posted:How is the light diffusion compared to the fluorescent tubes? Are the LED's more directional?
I've seen some that are just flat panels (like the 2' x 4' ceiling tiles) and seem to spread the light well. They replace the entire fixture so may be a lot of work to install in a grid ceiling.
Some are pretty directional and problematic without a diffuser. In a finished fixture, either surface mounted on ceiling or in a drop ceiling recessed fixture, when there is a diffuser panel, they provide a good spread of light in my case. With surface mounted fixtures spaced 6 feet apart or so, light looks pretty uniform. There is more directly under a fixture when you need it, but the general light level is very good.
Surface mounted with side diffusion has an advantage.
