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Chances R

12-28-2005 12:22:48




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Any thoughts on what a man should get. I have a 16' ceiling and will want the shop (24' x 50') to be very well lit. The barn (32' x 50') not near as well lit as the shop. Did I mention I would like to get the most bang for the buck. How about out door lighting for loading trucks and such? We have a grainger here local. Thanks Charlie




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Dave NE IA

12-31-2005 23:30:01




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 Re: Barn and Shop lighting in reply to Chances R, 12-28-2005 12:22:48  
For what it is worth we have instaled night lites or perhaps you may call them street lites in many larger buildings for the primary light, then add other fixtures on another circut. They give alot of bang for the buck. Dave NE IA



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Byron Sellers

12-29-2005 14:19:50




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 Re: Barn and Shop lighting in reply to Chances R, 12-28-2005 12:22:48  
In my 40x64 I installed 300 watt halagon lights on both long walls one on every other pole, 16ft. apart. About 10 bucks each and it is very well lit. Have about 3 circuits so not all have to be on at the same time.



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Gus

12-28-2005 14:43:36




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 Re: Barn and Shop lighting in reply to Chances R, 12-28-2005 12:22:48  
I am lighting a 40x50 area. White ceiling (12" high) and white walls. Have 12-8" two bulb high output type flourescents. You can"t equal real daylight, but this comes close. They are set up with three fixtures per switch if I only want to be in part of the shop. Been up 10 years now with only one burned out bulb. They take almost no time to put out full light even when cold. However it never gets below 40 degrees in there.

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Fred Zelch

12-28-2005 12:30:10




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 Re: Barn and Shop lighting in reply to Chances R, 12-28-2005 12:22:48  
About twice the amount you think you need. We put commercial grade 4ft fixtures (2 bulb flourescent)4 rows of 4 lights each in a shop about like yours,(30 x 48). When your eyes get past 40 or so, you will be glad you did. Don't skrimp on quality of fixture either. Shop is now going on 8 years and we have yet to replace a bulb or ballast.



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