Subject	I've tried to light my garage like a paint booth...
Posted by	Fly-Surf on February 13, 2012 at 4:01 PM
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In Reply To	Examples of Garage Lighting? posted by evan_aggie(ATX) on February 13, 2012 at 11:43 AM
Message	But there always seemed to be shadows, etc... where I wanted to work on the car. I ultimately did recessed can lights from Home Dept/Lowes (~$15) with halogen lightbulbs (~$6)...and supplement the overhead lights with 500watt halogens on stands. Email for pictures (tbaranek@earthlink.net)
Follow Ups	Examples of Garage Lighting? - evan_aggie(ATX) 11:43:05 02/13/12 How many lights you're going to need depends on a bunch - 240Z FeO2 12:45:33 02/13/12 2 car garage, standard depth. Ceilings... 8' I think. - evan_aggie(ATX) 13:50:06 02/13/12 Do a little bit of research. The longer bulbs may be more - 240Z FeO2 18:39:25 02/13/12 In case you haven't been there yet -- > - cherry 12:55:57 02/13/12 More. - Bernie (NoVA) 13:02:02 02/13/12 Do you think the reflectors make a difference? (n/m) - evan_aggie(ATX) 13:45:16 02/13/12 With reflectors you can direct, or even focus, light - 240Z FeO2 20:20:50 02/13/12 of course. (n/m) - Bernie (NoVA) 00:07:48 02/14/12 Here's what I did: Cost me $100 and 15 minutes... - GodZilla (KY) 13:18:27 02/13/12 I did this - 1911a1 14:38:42 02/13/12 An older pic - Rob'Z 15:27:38 02/13/12 I've tried to light my garage like a paint booth... - Fly-Surf 16:01:33 02/13/12 Is there a reason you went with recessed versus FL pods? (n/m) - evan_aggie(ATX) 16:05:29 02/13/12 Cheap,low profile, clearance, clean look... - Fly-Surf 16:28:46 02/13/12 Do it right or don't do it at all ;) - 300twinz (satx) 16:27:25 02/13/12 Rich people don't believe in 2 car garages? (n/m) - Milo (SATX) 23:56:05 02/13/12 Go with high output 8ft T12 bulbs - timz 16:53:37 02/13/12 Agree. I have 6 8' HO bulbs. (2 per fixture) and it - ShakaShaun(Denver) 17:20:48 02/13/12 my cheapy set up. - Halo TTZ 18:10:04 02/13/12 That's not bad. I have also been thinking about - Milo (SATX) 23:57:48 02/13/12 I just hate the cords hanging. - Halo TTZ 09:16:47 02/15/12 Use lights on the side, and over the engine bay.... - Gordo 93TT Daytona 16:55:36 02/14/12 z surgery (n/m) - ali300zx 19:27:07 02/14/12
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