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A '''troffer''' is a rectangular light fixture that fits into a modular [[dropped ceiling]] grid (i.e. 2' by 2' or 2' by 4'). Troffer fixtures have typically been designed to accommodate standard fluorescent lamps ([[Fluorescent-lamp formats|T12, T8, or T5]]), but are now often designed with integral [[LED]] sources. Troffers are typically recessed sitting above the ceiling grid, but are also available in surface mount 'boxes'. |
A '''troffer''' is a rectangular light fixture that fits into a modular [[dropped ceiling]] grid (i.e. 2' by 2' or 2' by 4'). Troffer fixtures have typically been designed to accommodate standard fluorescent lamps ([[Fluorescent-lamp formats|T12, T8, or T5]]), but are now often designed with integral [[LED]] sources. Troffers are typically recessed sitting above the ceiling grid, but are also available in surface mount 'boxes'. |
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The troffer is the most common light fixture for use in commercial office spaces, schools, and lab facilities. |
The troffer is the most common type of light fixture for use in commercial office spaces, schools, and lab facilities. |
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===Trivia=== |
===Trivia=== |
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Revision as of 16:39, 2 February 2013
A troffer is a rectangular light fixture that fits into a modular dropped ceiling grid (i.e. 2' by 2' or 2' by 4'). Troffer fixtures have typically been designed to accommodate standard fluorescent lamps (T12, T8, or T5), but are now often designed with integral LED sources. Troffers are typically recessed sitting above the ceiling grid, but are also available in surface mount 'boxes'.
Use
The troffer is the most common type of light fixture for use in commercial office spaces, schools, and lab facilities.
Trivia
The word 'troffer' comes form the combination of the words trough and coffer.