<VV> HELP!! (garage lighting info)

[corvairduval at cox.net]

How high is the ceiling, and is it finished white or open trusses? Finished
walls in white or rough framing and lots of shelves, equipment, etc that is
non relective? Too many variables.

For my 9' ceilings with open trusses, I am using the ~$11 shop lights from
Walmart. Can only buy two or so at a time as their stock is limited. They
provide only minimal lumens on the floor in the 12' section! They do turn
on at low temperatures and then get up to good output.

A fixture with a wider reflector than the $11 shop lights would give better
lumens on the floor. More metal = more money...

I asked an electrical supply house the lighting question and got the answer
but I couln't afford it! The salesman said he could light under cars on the
lift from the ceiling with his lighting layout. Lots of 8' HO or SHO
tubes...

Frank DuVal

Original Message:
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From: Harry Yarnell hyarnell1 at earthlink.net
Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2012 10:32:01 -0400
To: Taruffi57 at aol.com, virtualvairs at corvair.org
Subject: Re: <VV> HELP!!  (garage lighting info)


I use electronic ballast 4' dual tube fluorescents. Good light, and work
well at low temps.
~$35 at Home Depot.

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Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 10:21 AM
To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
Subject: <VV> HELP!! (garage lighting info)

My blueprint shows minimal fluorescent lighting, but I want bright overheads
in there.  I know nothing of what's available.  Cost is No.  1
consideration.  I'll need good lighting over work benchs as well.
 
Thanks for any advice.
 
Joe Dunlap

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