I have a 30 x 40 x 14 shop that needs the 8 foot t12 fluorescent lights converted to the drop in led lights.it has two rows of 4 light fixtures running the length of the building equal distance from wall.lights the shop up with no problem.ive read enough about lumens,4000k,5000k,wattage til I’m completely confused.i know I want 4 bulbs in each fixture but need recommendations on what spec lights would work.its a car shop and I would rather have too much light than not enough.only want to do this one time so any suggestions would be appreciated.
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Need led lights for t12 fixtures
- Thread starter gpp
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You need what's called a tandem kit. It changes 2 - 8 foot tubes into a 4 - 4 foot tube configuration. They are available so that you'll be able to bypass the existing ballast and use LED tubes. There are many different ones. Usually you'll get new sockets for each end and for the center (prewired) and 2 new channel covers. They're easy enough to use and not too expensive. Here's an example of one:http://techbrite.com/pdf/3550c075-634b-4dfd-aac4-78536bc43d43.pdf
Good luck,
CD
Good luck,
CD
Platonic Solid
Well-known member
See post #1 of best light fixture ever sticky linked in my sig below for bulb recommendations.
I understand the conversion part I need to know which lights I need to use .so many lumens,cri,wattage etc spec that I’m all lost on it .too much reading I guess.
Anything between 1700 and 2200 lumens. Most folks prefer either 4000k or 5000k, it's strictly your preference. Anything that's 80 CRI or higher. Watts isn't important anymore.
CD