Recent content by OneOfEm

I used (and am using) exactly what Terry D lists above and couldn't be happier. It was a simple install and is a very clean and bulletproof setup.

Re: High Bay or 4' Strip? RP, I have both types of fixtures. The rule of thumb that I've seen here is that 12' is the minimum for high bay fixtures. The main thing I would say is to embrace the excess. It may seem like too many fixtures, but the result is well worth it. The lighting is one...

I picked up a used one on CL and used it for many tasks through the build up to running surface mount EMT and the fixtures on the ceiling. It saved tons of time for me and was well worth getting.

These are the high bays I used: https://www.beeslighting.com/MLH-12L-UV-50K-D10 The standard fixtures and bulbs were from the first post in the sticky "fixture" thread. I get 103-104 FC everywhere in the shop.

For me, good lighting was high on the "want" list. My shop is 44x50. I have 12 high bay fixtures in the center section and 18 4' tube fixtures in each lean-to. This eliminates all shadows - at least until I move the machines in.

This isn't what you asked, but I was going to go down the motion sensor path, but I have decided on smart switches. I haven't done this yet, but it's possible to add location logic so that the lights go off if I (my phone) am in the house for x time. My purpose for either of these choices was...

Look up Ufer ground, for sure. It's done prior to the pour, so if it works in your area, now is the time.

Thanks for the link. Really great price on the anti-fatigue mats. I already have three that I bought at full price. I ordered five more.

Yep, that's what I was thinking.

I installed "Lux." It may not be a great one, but what it shows aligns with what PS calculated.

Based on my experience with two switches for my high bay lights, most of the time you will have both switches on. That might not be the case if your fixtures can't be wired with a dimmer, in which case you may want to consider option 4 and completely alternate the fixtures on each switch.

Platonic Solid, I did the above with a model change for the high bays. I could not be happier with the lighting. The light meter app on my phone shows just over 100fc everywhere. Shadows are basically nonexistant. My family thinks I've gone off the deep end, but I didn't build the shop for...

I moved a 12x24 on round fence posts. Moved it about 100' and turned it 90 degrees during the move.

Mine was easier since the lights are fed via surface emt. I'm not a sparky, but I think with the proper fitting at the top of the fixture you can bring romex into the top of the light. Hopefully someone else will chime in if I'm wrong. Both the high bay fixtures and the 4' standard fixtures...

I would think that depends on how far apart they will be. In two lower sections of my shop, the fixtures in each row are 10" apart, so I just have a short section of emt between them. Depending on your build, you may not be ok with exposed conduit between the fixtures. I painted it white, like...