Another Shop Lighting Thread

[plowhog]

I have another garage lighting thread right now in the Projects section. I'm leaning toward 270,000 total lumens in 3,600 sq ft. 8 fixtures at 30,000 lumens per fixture. Several posters say I don't have enough light.

The socket and bulb method, at 800 lumens each, would require 337 fixtures.

 

[Wakey]

That looks really good and bright. I'm leaning towards these RK lights for my 23x30 barn. The ceiling is only 9 feet so I wonder if I could get by with 4? Perhaps a row of 3 along the rear wall with the workbenches and 2 for the front with a switch for both banks.

I gotta ask about the light blue trash can. I had one just like it and the only reason I think they have the locking lid is because that thing would tip over if a bird flew by LOL

I bought 5000 lumen/42 watt 4' fixtures from Rural King for $24.99. (they ship also)
They come with 5' cord, pull chain and female socket so you can daisy chain them!
I have 6 0f them in my 40' X 60' building and have plenty of light!
I should get out there at night and organize! When I moved a year and a half ago I just kept moving and unloading.

 

[quicksandfarmer]

I like this bulb/fixture:
Amazon.com: StonePoint LED Lighting Utility Light GGL-5 Energy Efficient Bright Daylight Bulb with Shroud Fits Standard Edison Base 4K and 44 Lumens - for Shop Light, Garage Light, Workshop: Home & Kitchen

55 Watts, 4400 lumens, goes in a standard socket.

I've also been happy just using BR40 LED bulbs in regular sockets.

If the fixtures aren't already installed it's worth going with dedicated fixtures so you can get more light with fewer of them. The wiring and fittings ends up costing as much as the fixtures.

 

[JRobyn]

I put "regular" (A30?) LED bulbs in my garage door openers. I figured that the vibration would quickly destroy them. Still perfect after several years now!

 

[orangeandgreen]

I have 8 of the Rural King 4500 lumen fixtures in my 30 by 50 shed with a 12' ceiling.

 

[ray66v]

I built my shop pre-LED.

I have been very happy with the plain old porcelain socket, and giant CFL's. TCP CFL SpringLamp 3W Equivalent, Soft White (27K) Spiral Light Bulb - Compact Fluorescent Bulbs - Amazon.com

I hate CFL's. But, these are hard to beat for the cost. At $30 a light, you get 300 watts of light, while only using 68 watts.

Eventually, when the right LED light comes along, I will consider switching. But, the corn cob style bulbs which would naturally replace these, have too much glare for me.

 

[lostcreekranch]

I like this bulb/fixture:
Amazon.com: StonePoint LED Lighting Utility Light GGL-5 Energy Efficient Bright Daylight Bulb with Shroud Fits Standard Edison Base 4K and 44 Lumens - for Shop Light, Garage Light, Workshop: Home & Kitchen

55 Watts, 4400 lumens, goes in a standard socket.

I've also been happy just using BR40 LED bulbs in regular sockets.

If the fixtures aren't already installed it's worth going with dedicated fixtures so you can get more light with fewer of them. The wiring and fittings ends up costing as much as the fixtures.

Here’s similar, from Northern Tool, for less $$.

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200679033_200679033

 

[strum456]

Here痴 similar, from Northern Tool, for less $$.

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200679033_200679033

Thanks for sharing. Those look pretty nice. Products like this will always be available to screw into a standard light socket. These would be easy to move from one socket to another if lighting demands change due.

 

[lostcreekranch]

Thanks for sharing. Those look pretty nice. Products like this will always be available to screw into a standard light socket. These would be easy to move from one socket to another if lighting demands change due.

I think I recall NT putting them on sale for $24.99 occasionally.

 

[quicksandfarmer]

I think I recall NT putting them on sale for $24.99 occasionally.

LED lights still seem to be at the point in their development where every time you look they've gotten cheaper.