Ancient_1
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Well I didn`t use auto paint like I did on my front door but it should be washable but won`t be able to polish.
LED Shop Lighting
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Well I didn`t use auto paint like I did on my front door but it should be washable but won`t be able to polish.
dschribs
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Tom
I honestly would think about going w the bulbs and fixtures I sent in the links. They may cost a bit more up front but will last MUCH longer, don`t generate any heat and save on energy costs in the long run. I can`t tell you how happy I am I went that route. The light output is amazing.
tom p.
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Dan, thanks. I`m going to try the stuff I ordered. I`ve got to order two more complete sets for the other bays. This is sort of a trial run and I`m not into it for crazy money.
tom p.
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We got this light installed yesterday. It`s not terribly heavy and the job wasn`t too bad. I think my ceilings are 14` high.
So the main lighting is 2 2-bulb strips with 8` T12 HO bulbs. These units are now 18 years old. Light output is pretty good. This new unit is 4 bulb with 54W T5 lamps. They`re called HO and I think they`re 6500K, non-LED. The light output is intense. It takes a couple minutes for them to brighten up to full intensity. Might be because of the cold weather.
The reflector in this new light is mirror-like. I`ll take some pictures tomorrow when I have a few minutes.
I`m impressed with the output of the light. I`m into it for ~ $120 including 6 bulbs.
The instructions suggest the ballast can be bypassed, if desired. I gather that`s for LED operation. The new light has some very odd connectors which I`m not familiar with. I tried looking for the mating part at a couple of stores but no one would admit to knowing what they were, let alone sell them.
So the main lighting is 2 2-bulb strips with 8` T12 HO bulbs. These units are now 18 years old. Light output is pretty good. This new unit is 4 bulb with 54W T5 lamps. They`re called HO and I think they`re 6500K, non-LED. The light output is intense. It takes a couple minutes for them to brighten up to full intensity. Might be because of the cold weather.
The reflector in this new light is mirror-like. I`ll take some pictures tomorrow when I have a few minutes.
I`m impressed with the output of the light. I`m into it for ~ $120 including 6 bulbs.
The instructions suggest the ballast can be bypassed, if desired. I gather that`s for LED operation. The new light has some very odd connectors which I`m not familiar with. I tried looking for the mating part at a couple of stores but no one would admit to knowing what they were, let alone sell them.
dschribs
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Tom,
Yeah, its the cold that takes them awhile to get up and running. Not an issue with LED.
And yes, you`d remove the ballast for an LED bulb. Would save some electricity. LEDs don`t need a ballast to start up.
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Yeah, its the cold that takes them awhile to get up and running. Not an issue with LED.
And yes, you`d remove the ballast for an LED bulb. Would save some electricity. LEDs don`t need a ballast to start up.
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WaxAddict
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I`m "accumulating" (he he) Sylvania 100W A19 replacement LED light bulbs as they go on sale at Lowes for $6. They seem to disappear from shelves quickly even at full price of $11. When I get 10, I`m just going to pepper the ceiling with ceramic light bulb bases ($3 a pop). These bases will just screw into drywall without issue, so installation is a breeze. I`ll string them together externally with white wire. I figure I`ll have 1,000 watts of traditional lighting consuming only 140 watts at total cost of $90.
tom p.
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Yeah, I was looking at the basic 100W LED bulbs last week. Still too $$$ for my taste. Hope they come down soon. I`ve been mostly pleased with the LED bulbs I`ve bought for the house.