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    100 amp service for detached pole barn

    You need an outside disconnect and ground rods at the barn. Segment ground and neutral buses in the barn box.
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    T8 Bulbs Made In ? [Litetronics & Others]

    I'm going to **** it up and support our USA manufacturing plants. Double the cost, but I bet they are triple the quality of Litetronics.
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    T8 Bulbs Made In ? [Litetronics & Others]

    Got it straight from the horses mouth. Litetronics T8s are manufactured in China. I didn't bother to ask about other Litetronics products.
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    Hanging lights in new building

    Unless budget limited, I would not mix light source types. Not even bulb types. Your T8 fixture type will focus light somewhat, so you'll need to place them close together to minimize shadows. The 5000k/2850 lumen bulbs you have are okay with a CRI of 82, unless you are needing true color in...
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    Hanging lights in new building

    The bulb output has a lot to do with height and quantity per sq/ft. Flat ceiling or pitched?
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    T8 Bulbs Made In ? [Litetronics & Others]

    I've seen evidence of T8 manufacturing all over the world. Haven't seen specific Litetronics T8 information. Only know they are based in Illinois and manufacture products out of China, India and Japan. Guess I will have to call them tomorrow...
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    T8 Bulbs Made In ? [Litetronics & Others]

    Even name brand bulbs of various types are made in China. Looking for info on Litetronics T8s specifically. If anyone knows of other T8 brand manufacturing locations please post.
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    T8 Bulbs Made In ? [Litetronics & Others]

    I'm looking for 100% certainty. A link to source info would be good.
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    T8 Bulbs Made In ? [Litetronics & Others]

    I'm about to pull the trigger on 5 cases of L-359 bulbs, but will look for another 5000k CRI90 high lumen bulb if I come to find they are made in China. Anyone know where Litetronics T8s are made?
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    Panel upgrade - confused about ground/neutral buss bars

    Outside disconnect between the main panel and secondary panel along with ground rod at both panels is code as of 2009. Your pdf diagram doesn't show the ground rod at the secondary panel or the disconnect.
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