T8 35w quantity required for 13'x23' shop

[vekster]

Hi Guys,
Need some quick help as a guy is selling nearly new 2'x4' 3 bulb t8 fixtures for 20 bucks on kijiji.
My garage is 13'x23' with 10 ceiling height.
How many fixtures should I buy?
I was thinking 6 but I like it bright.
Any help much appreciated.


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[Boomer343]

Make sure they aren't metric fixtures, seriously. If your shop is unheated they may not work so well in cold weather. Bulbs included?

I would think 6 would work for your size of shop but maybe try a deal like 8 for $150 or since this is garage journal ...vbg.... less than that.

 

[vekster]

He said they were electronic ballasts. What are metric fixtures? Do the ballasts say on them if they work in the cold?


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[nehog]

To answer how many... As many as you can! I've never, ever heard anyone say they have too much light.

 

[vekster]

Good point nehog. Ill pick up 8 and see how that does.


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[NUTTSGT]

To answer how many... As many as you can! I've never, ever heard anyone say they have too much light.

This is often the best answer when it comes to lighting.

 

[stafford]

More is better. I have a 20' x 28' and have 10 4 bulb fixtures recessed into the ceiling like you'd see in an office, (really clean looking) and when you turn on the lights it's nice and bright, not a dark spot any where.My older eyes appreciate it.

 

[dirttracker18]

FWIW I put 20 2 bulb 4' t8 fixtures up in my 30 X 36.

I hate shadows

 

[JoeFin]

13' x 23' with 10' ceiling - 6ea 3 tube fixtures will put you in the 100 fc range depending on interior finishes

 

[Boomer343]

Metric units were spec for some public buildings and then get taken out when the bulb costs start to add up.

Home Depot has some 4 light garage lights with a low temp start up for under $60

http://www.homedepot.ca/product/4-ft-t8-4l-32w-grid-shop-light/825098

Easy install with the plug and play.

 

[vekster]

I picked up 8 fixtures from the guy and he would not budge on the price. $160 and the ballasts say -18 degrees min. Start so should be good even if I dont have the woodstove cranked up.


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[Norcal]

I picked up 8 fixtures from the guy and he would not budge on the price. $160 and the ballasts say -18 degrees min. Start so should be good even if I dont have the woodstove cranked up.


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Hopefully they are not 347V. (Common Canadian non residential voltage.)

 

[vekster]

No not 347v. 120 to 277v.
Think it was a good deal. Fixtures with the lens covers. 8 pieces for $160. Should brighten things up way better than my current set up of 2- 100 watt's.

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