Garage Lighting
11-16-2014, 09:51 AM
#1
Thread Starter
Garage Lighting
I have enjoyed running my detailing business in my Uncles huge garage at the beach but he sold his home due to health reasons. His primary home is in Wilmington. I put in several overhead fluorescent lights which provided good light. Now I am moving to my cousins garage which will need overhead lighting and I wonder if there is better lighting available before I start getting it ready. I do work for a realtor and he has a 15 car garage with sodium lighting which is awesome (like daylight). I don't know how LED lighting would be or if there are any other options. Appreciate any suggestions.
11-16-2014, 09:56 AM
#2
I have enjoyed running my detailing business in my Uncles huge garage at the beach but he sold his home due to health reasons. His primary home is in Wilmington. I put in several overhead fluorescent lights which provided good light. Now I am moving to my cousins garage which will need overhead lighting and I wonder if there is better lighting available before I start getting it ready. I do work for a realtor and he has a 15 car garage with sodium lighting which is awesome (like daylight). I don't know how LED lighting would be or if there are any other options. Appreciate any suggestions.
11-16-2014, 10:56 AM
#3
Ray I have LED lighting in my kitchen and love it. ( and bedroom and office and bathrooms and... you get the idea)
There are LED options but it depends on how much $$$ you want to sink into it.
It's more expensive but the lighting quality ( CRI) is significantly better.
The nature of LED's are more directional so you need to select the right type.
There are LED options but it depends on how much $$$ you want to sink into it.
It's more expensive but the lighting quality ( CRI) is significantly better.
The nature of LED's are more directional so you need to select the right type.
11-16-2014, 01:32 PM
#4
I use T5 fluorescent fixtures. They have 6 lamps in each fixture and I have a mixture of 3500K and 4100K lamps which give me a better color rendition then just one type of lamp.
I have yet to find LED lamps for fluorescent fixtures that are truly cost effective. It won't be long before they are
I have yet to find LED lamps for fluorescent fixtures that are truly cost effective. It won't be long before they are
11-16-2014, 01:37 PM
#5
Ray I have LED lighting in my kitchen and love it. ( and bedroom and office and bathrooms and... you get the idea)
There are LED options but it depends on how much $$$ you want to sink into it.
It's more expensive but the lighting quality ( CRI) is significantly better.
The nature of LED's are more directional so you need to select the right type.
There are LED options but it depends on how much $$$ you want to sink into it.
It's more expensive but the lighting quality ( CRI) is significantly better.
The nature of LED's are more directional so you need to select the right type.
Ray, I'm like you. I want the best indoor garage lighting I can get. I think I've got something like 24 overhead fluorescent lights in my garage and then four corner ceiling lights as well. And I still want more when I'm doing mechanical or polishing down low. I find the halogen work lights too bright & hot. I bought a SMART 50 LED work light with a 2-1/4 adjustable magnet on the backside. I really use it a lot since it attaches to metal shelves, cabinets, vehicle frames, under the dash, etc...
http://www.menards.com/main/outdoor-...796-c-7914.htm
I know this does not answer your question but I thought I would toss it out.
11-16-2014, 04:35 PM
#6
Thread Starter
Originally Posted by boltonblue' timestamp='1416167815' post='23407208
Ray I have LED lighting in my kitchen and love it. ( and bedroom and office and bathrooms and... you get the idea)
There are LED options but it depends on how much $$$ you want to sink into it.
It's more expensive but the lighting quality ( CRI) is significantly better.
The nature of LED's are more directional so you need to select the right type.
There are LED options but it depends on how much $$$ you want to sink into it.
It's more expensive but the lighting quality ( CRI) is significantly better.
The nature of LED's are more directional so you need to select the right type.
Ray, I'm like you. I want the best indoor garage lighting I can get. I think I've got something like 24 overhead fluorescent lights in my garage and then four corner ceiling lights as well. And I still want more when I'm doing mechanical or polishing down low. I find the halogen work lights too bright & hot. I bought a SMART 50 LED work light with a 2-1/4 adjustable magnet on the backside. I really use it a lot since it attaches to metal shelves, cabinets, vehicle frames, under the dash, etc...
http://www.menards.com/main/outdoor-...796-c-7914.htm
I know this does not answer your question but I thought I would toss it out.
11-22-2014, 02:00 PM
#7
Thread Starter
I think I found the garage lighting solution. Fluorescent lights above and LED lights on each side. The 16w LED lights (29.00) I picked up at Lowes are like having daylight in the garage and really illuminate the sides, front and back of the vehicle They can be mounted on a tripod or placed on a shelf. 20 year life so they won't need bulbs until I'm 90 
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11-22-2014, 02:45 PM
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These are pricey, but offer excellent lighting.
http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...Picks&refType=
http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...Picks&refType=
11-22-2014, 07:16 PM
#10
I think I found the garage lighting solution. Fluorescent lights above and LED lights on each side. The 16w LED lights (29.00) I picked up at Lowes are like having daylight in the garage and really illuminate the sides, front and back of the vehicle They can be mounted on a tripod or placed on a shelf. 20 year life so they won't need bulbs until I'm 90