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Hello, I'm looking for an epoxy product to put on a new 30x40' concrete slab. Do any of you have experience with an epoxy that cures less glossy, more satin or matte finish? The garage is a workshop with fifteen 4' led tube lights, and I'm concerned that a high gloss floor will make the...

Hello, Has anyone tried any of these LED shop lights from Sam's Club?: http://www.samsclub.com/sams/2pk-led-shoplight-4-ft-led-shoplight/prod20051839.ip?selectedTab=allProducts Just wanted to see if anyone has any first hand experience. Thanks for your time, Matt

Update: Has anyone tried hard wiring these?: http://www.costco.com/4%E2%80%99-Lin...100284402.html They've got a plug coming out one end - I'm not sure I can hard wire directly to the ceiling. Any thoughts? Thanks, Matt

Thanks for all the great input - very helpful in making an informed decision. Leaning toward the Costco fixtures right now - good point about their return policy, and the pull chain is a nice bonus too if I want to get selective with where I'm working. Thanks for all the time and ideas! - Matt

I've read good reviews of these Costco lamps: http://www.costco.com/4%E2%80%99-Linkable-LED-Shop-Light-with-Pull-Chain-2-pack.product.100284402.html Any thoughts/opinions/experiences with these over the Diva lights?: http://www.beeslighting.com/product-p/st48232-led.htm Any input would be...

At this point, I believe I'll be buying the LED (retrofitted) fixtures through Bee Lighting, and sampling some different temperature bulbs before committing to buying 30 of them. I have spent my entire life working under fluorescent lights (for better or worse), so it's a break from the...

Thanks Dave, That's a good idea - I can order/install the fixtures and just buy four bulbs to compare the two different colors. Probably the smart thing to do before I spend $300+ on bulbs. Thanks again, Matt

Thanks for the information, it's very helpful. I think I'm going to go with 4000 - not sure they sell a 3500 version, but I'll check it out. I've read some descriptions that make the 5000's sound a bit on the harsh side - so many options, makes me appreciate Henry Ford's line "any color you...

Thanks for the info - great looking building too! I'm not 100% sure yet, but I think I might go with the 4000k - the 5000 sounds like it's a bit harsher from some of the descriptions I've read. What I really want is to visit two buildings using the two different temps so I could compare them...

ps - matemike, Are you going with the 4000k or 5000k? I'd be curious to know what your preference is and the quality of light you expect with the difference in temps. Thanks again, Matt

Thanks - good to know someone else is going this route too. My only experience is with fluorescent, so it makes me nervous to try something totally new on this scale - upwards of 15 fixtures, hard wired in to new construction. I think I'm also going to install two ceiling fans with 12" diameter...

Hello, I'm still waffling between good old fluorescent tubes or LED tubes in my garage that is under construction. The building is 30x40' with 9' ceilings. What I recently stumbled onto is a company in California called Bee Lighting. They recommend a retrofitted, two-tube fixture that now...

Currently looking at 4', two bulb, LED tubes through Bee Lighting in California. The fixture is $15, and the tubes are $9 each. They came recommended by a friend and can be seen here: http://www.beeslighting.com/product-p/st48232-led.htm Anyone use these "Diva" brand lights? Any thoughts on...

Thanks for all the suggestions - I'm getting prices from several of these companies. Have a good weekend, Matt

Leaning toward the 75,000 BTU Hot Dawg - We have some weeks in January/February where the highs may be in the single digits and the lows are in the negatives. It sounds like a little extra fire power may be useful, especially during those extreme weeks. Thanks for all the input - it's nice to...