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> Installing shop lights in the garage, When your teener has assumed the position
jmill
post Nov 9 2011, 03:34 PM
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The Slacker thread hit home for me. I haven't done much if anything on my car this year. One of the big reasons was that my garage had lousy lighting. I could work on it in the daytime with the door open but I rarely have time during the day with work and the kids sports. At night, forget about it. One 70 watt bult just doesn't cut it. I decided to finally install some lights. One huge problem was that my 914 was on jackstands. How the heck was I going to get above it. I finally found good use for those tractor mower ramps.



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post Nov 9 2011, 04:02 PM
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post Nov 9 2011, 04:09 PM
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world of difference.

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I agree, lighting helps to motivate. You should ad your pic to the
"show us your garage" thread, it looks great
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post Nov 9 2011, 05:06 PM
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QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Nov 9 2011, 04:02 PM) *

Running out of excuses (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) WCR or RRC (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)


I'm hoping for WCR 2013. I should have it rolling by spring 2012 and running early 2013. I'll meet you in MN and we'll Gumball Rally to WCR. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)


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world of difference.
I agree, lighting helps to motivate. You should ad your pic to the
"show us your garage" thread, it looks great


Thanks. I still need to do some cleaning and get a workbench in there. Flat space is at a premium in there. If I can talk myself into selling the boat I'd have more room and maybe enough for a second teener. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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post Nov 9 2011, 05:56 PM
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Ok - What you have done is a vast improvement...
The bad news is that your only 1/2 done...
And while you have lights over the car,
the other side of the garage needs light as well -
The overall effect will be more significant than most would think!
(Ask me how I know...LOL)
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post Nov 9 2011, 06:05 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) Looks great. You'll never regret it.
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post Nov 9 2011, 06:23 PM
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Is your garage heated? I thought that I heard somewhere that flouescent lights don't like the cold so much. I also heard that it can get cold in Wisconsin, but that might just be a rumor.
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post Nov 9 2011, 07:06 PM
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Is your garage heated? I thought that I heard somewhere that flouescent lights don't like the cold so much. I also heard that it can get cold in Wisconsin, but that might just be a rumor.


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) Apparently there have been advances in fluorescent light technology.

It's not heated yet but I found these low temp fixtures at Home Depot. Supposedly these will still light up bright at -20 degrees. They weren't cheap and they use the T8 32 watt bulb. Hopefully they work as advertised.
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post Nov 9 2011, 07:11 PM
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The bad news is that your only 1/2 done...
And while you have lights over the car,
the other side of the garage needs light as well -


Your right. My wife just mentioned how dark her side of the garage was compared to mine. The problem is I'm a CSOB. I could use the money for the low temp fixtures on her side to buy more parts. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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post Nov 9 2011, 07:52 PM
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Just install a tarp wall she'll forget all about it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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post Nov 9 2011, 09:01 PM
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I would have suggested mounting the lights around the perimeter of the car to reduce shadows on the lower sides, but you have made a nice improvement. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)
Now get busy!
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post Feb 24 2016, 05:46 PM
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I'm getting ready to install flourescents. So far I've checked out HD and Costco. Seems like the 4' twin bulb T8 32watt units are the way to go; are the Lithonia units the best product. Hoping to not spend more that 30 per 4 foot section...

Any thoughts ....
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post Feb 24 2016, 05:57 PM
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Jim, I have those T-8's from Costco, and while an improvement over the older ones (T6??) they have a better one at Costco. The LED model. No temp problems, great light and they come on instantly. ~$28 IIRC. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Kent
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post Feb 24 2016, 06:43 PM
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LEDs weren't available then. If I had to do it today I'd go with them, especially at $28. I paid around $40 for the T8 fixtures when they first came out. I will say I still like them and I haven't had to change a bulb yet. They do work as advertised and fire right up in winter.
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post Feb 24 2016, 07:28 PM
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I looked at the lights on display at HD, LEDs looked better, but cost quite a bit more.
Are all T8 bulbs the same wattage ? I seen some at 20 and 32 water; interchangeable ?
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post Feb 24 2016, 09:20 PM
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I just replaced all the flourescent shop lights in my garage with the LED shop lights that Lowes had on sale for $34 two weeks ago. The fluorescent lights did not work well in the cold and were always burning out.

The new LED light are simply amazing giving out much better lighting. I highly recommend them to anyone!

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post Feb 24 2016, 09:31 PM
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I just replaced all the flourescent shop lights in my garage with the LED shop lights that Lowes had on sale for $34 two weeks ago. The fluorescent lights did not work well in the cold and were always burning out.

The new LED light are simply amazing giving out much better lighting. I highly recommend them to anyone!

Jeff B


What size type, or model number ? I'll stop by tomorrow
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post Feb 24 2016, 09:35 PM
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I got a bunch of the Costco LED tube lights. They're nice and bright. They don't come with a chain pull switch. If you're putting up a bank of 'em that doesn't matter.
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post Feb 25 2016, 06:20 AM
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I got a bunch of the Costco LED tube lights. They're nice and bright. They don't come with a chain pull switch. If you're putting up a bank of 'em that doesn't matter.


Thanks. I went back and looked at them a second time; did they come with the bulbs ?
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QUOTE(brp986s @ Feb 24 2016, 07:35 PM) *

I got a bunch of the Costco LED tube lights. They're nice and bright. They don't come with a chain pull switch. If you're putting up a bank of 'em that doesn't matter.


Thanks. I went back and looked at them a second time; did they come with the bulbs ?

YES
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