Garage Lighting
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From: The Grassy Knoll
Garage Lighting
Currently I have four 150 watt bulbs equally spread out. It lights up the garage "so so". I was at Home Depot looking atfluorescent lights today. Are they that much brighter? I was looking at the eight foot lights with two bulbs. Thinking about putting up three of them. Adding up the wattage from the lights I have, compared to the new ones, it doesnt seem like it willmake that much of a difference.
Anyone have some insight with fluorescent lights?
Anyone have some insight with fluorescent lights?
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RE: Garage Lighting
Ah light up a 16 x 20' workshop with two 8' dual-lamp fixtures. Have a 3-car garage, an' ah'm fixin' ta upgrade the light in there as well. 3 fixtures should EASILY do what ya need!!!
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RE: Garage Lighting
If you live in a cold climate (or if you do and the garage is unheated), be sure to get the fixtures with the ballasts that will start in the cold. They cost a little more but are well worth it. My garage is 24' x 40' and I have (8) 8' dual bulb fixtures and it lights the garage up nicely.
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RE: Garage Lighting
Before you get carried away with lighting, look up at your sealing, Is it dark? a coat of paint will do wonders as far as making the room seen brighter. Yes more lights will help, so will a good coat of bright white paint. IMO Dan
RE: Garage Lighting
I stuck a 4' dual bulb in my last place and that helped quite a bit. I am thinking about the same thing as you. I will most likely go with the 8 footers this time. Placement is huge and I have to agree with dgriffith about the ceiling. That will help alot too.
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RE: Garage Lighting
The 8' lites you will want will be HO's. I believe that it stands for high output and they are also cold start. The tubes will have a little plastic rectangle on the ends instead of a pin.
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If you have regular screw-in bulbs in your garage, you might want to try 4 compact florescent lamps (100watt equivolent). You can pick them up at Home Depot for about $3.00 each. They come in three "colors" Go for the annoying bright white. They work well in a work shop. They don't seem to mind the cold. Your wife will bitch if you try to use them in the kitchen, hence moving them out to the shop. Four lamps are not going to be enough in a garage that you are trying to do work in. I think six per bay with a 9' ceiling would be a good start and keep a couple of 250 watt halogens handy.
I don't like the double 8' lamps. I always feel a little guilty when I bust them up so they'll fit in the garbage can.
I replaced a dozen old stile lamps in my house with compact florescents and my power bill dropped $15 per month.
I don't like the double 8' lamps. I always feel a little guilty when I bust them up so they'll fit in the garbage can.
I replaced a dozen old stile lamps in my house with compact florescents and my power bill dropped $15 per month.