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Easy to wire, they are polarity sensitive however. Just connect a hot wire and ground wire, if they don't work, reverse the wires. I think most are 12v so if using on a 115v circuit you will have to have a 12v adapter. You can cut the strip to any length you want and solder new connect wires...

Thanks NewShockerGuy, I appreciate your input. Guess I will drop this idea and stick to what works.

Dustball, that is what I did with my RV. I converted the fluorescent F8T5 fixtures. They had two 11 inch bulbs, I took those out and installed 4 led strips, each 12 inches long. Better light, less energy, and cooler operation. Don

2ManyProjects, thanks for your in-depth review of my proposal. What you say makes sense. I thought I had a good idea. I still may string up a section just to satisfy myself (when I get the garage built). Thanks

These light strips put out 780/900 Lumens/meter. So each strand of 5 meters would put out 3900/4500 lumens. Don't think you would have to cover every square inch. But like Higgins suggested, I will try a test strip and see how it works. Again, I have converted my florescent motorhome light...

I am thinking about installing LED strip lights for garage lighting. I am planning on covering the ceiling with white steel and then running LED strip lights connected directly to the panels. I would run several strips the whole length of the ceiling (30 x 60 x 16 garage). Has anyone done...

Thanks DCarr, I appreciate it. Don

Disney, I am spending the Winter in Phoenix in my RV. I would like to start building this Spring, so can't really interview any builders until I return home in late April. I'll be happy to let you know how my success goes. Don

Thanks NHBandit. I have already gone completely through your post and have already decided to contact National Barn Company. I hope they can come up with a design that will look good compared to my house and neighborhood. I like your post and thanks for it. Don

I recently moved to Maury County TN (South of Nashville) and need to build a garage for my 40' motorhome plus shop area. I am thinking about 30' x 60'. I have plans (from the internet) for a stick built 30' x 50' and would like to get bids to build it. After discovering this forum I have...