Recent content by armorerr

Thanks for the info. I don't have a Menard's here so I will probably go with something from HD or Lowes similar to what you got. Can you explain what happened with your original choice being too narrow?

Let us know how you like them; I was strongly considering those but am waffling (again) and looking at the 8' fixtures like you had previously purchased. The diffuser (that I thought I wanted) is now a hang-up.

Copy and paste the full link to get it to work. I don't think that forum likes direct linking to attachments.

Thanks for the replies. I have been waffling on the diffusers ever since "finalizing" my lighting plan in another thread. I believe I used bare tube fixtures in my last shop, which had a lower ceiling than my current one does. The only reason for the diffuser in my mind was to protect the...

200 amp to my 30x40 off the 400 amp in the house. Like spotco2, I feel like a slacker since the panel was hot back in August and all I've got is two outlets. :/

How about these from Home Depot? Just found them and they are in-stock locally, an advantage over the Lithonias (and a few bucks cheaper!). http://www.homedepot.com/p/Commercial-Electric-2-Light-4-ft-Fluorescent-Wraparound-White-Surface-Mount-Fixture-CEW102-06/203725954 I will have to go...

http://www.menards.com/main/lighting-fans/indoor-lights/fluorescent/48-wraparound-fluorescent-light/p-1656206-c-6354.htm In case the link doesn't work, they are Model Number: TW232R8 / Menards SKU: 3483508. I am familiar with Menards from my time living in Chicagoland but now that I am back in...

I gave it a shot and it started to have gaps the same as my original grid layout, which means I felt I would need more fixtures! I am pretty happy with what has evolved, as it allows for the relatively easy addition of fixtures if I decide that is needed in the future. I just got a Griot's...

The drawing is actually to scale (in it's original format, anyway) so that cross-run is 20' back from the doors and the back row is 2' off the rear wall. I like the idea of running the lights butted end-to-end, but then I end up seeing bigger gaps, usually at the ends. 16' is only 1/2 the...

First, thanks again to everyone for the continued assistance! Attached is the re-worked plan; 32 4' 2-tube fixtures. It is mostly what 2ManyProjects suggested, except I put three lights at the front, above the garage doors, to provide light when the doors are closed (again, this is based on my...

Yes, I was. Once it's done, never, or something has gone horribly wrong! But, I'm trying to get the lights in now, the cold has already hit, and insulation won't go in until next year, if I'm lucky. I am hoping to use the lights this winter to work out there and I will be running some...

Thanks for the advice. I love your garage and wish mine had higher walls but the structure was already in place when I bought the property. But, it's completely unfinished so I get to do that however I wish. Based on how nice yours turned out, I have modified my plan as attached, attempting...

Most of the threads had the same recommendation for the Home Depot Lithonia fixtures. I thought I needed the HO version for firing them up below 0*? That's really only an issue while the build-out is happening as the building will be insulated and heated when it is done, so maybe I don't need...

I have searched the forum and read about 300 different lighting threads, but still feel a bit unsure about how to best position the lights in my garage. The garage will eventually have finished walls and ceiling (about 10' height), all painted white, and a light-color epoxy floor. The main use...

For those that might find this on a Google search trying to answer a similar question, I spoke to the local code guy today. Apparently, code in my locale calls for 2/0 copper, 4/0 aluminum, or two sets of 1/0 aluminum. There is no code minimum voltage drop. So all the electricians are meeting...