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I've got about 26 lights with 347-480V ballasts, and no 480V service. What makes more sense, run a 5KVA transformer and wire them 480V, or just reballast everything to 120V? I think i know the answer, but i've heard that lights are more efficient at higher voltages, so maybe that would pay...

Have seen some discussions lately using these proposed LED bypass fixture details: Direct quote from Platonic solid: At 118 lumens per dollar, below combination for a new install is going to be tough to beat. Price for 10 2-lamp 4ft LED bypass fixtures: 18W James LED Bypass $10.99 x 20 =...

I have been beating the bushes for a lift for the shop, and i have run across a couple of scissor lifts used for i think a reasonable cost. Both are remote pump low floor models. My main vehicle is an Audi A4. Wife has a Kia. Primary reason for getting one would be basic maintenance, tire...

I like the epoxy floors with glitter on them as much as anyone, but does it make sense to go to all that work in a shop where welding and cutting is going on? I'm asking for my own shop. I weld and cut regularly in there.

Well, i figured it's been long enough, i should probably start a thread on my workshop. Thanks to Strouty, who encouraged me to share. I think we share the same challenges, so it's been good to see the progress he's made on his shop. With that out of the way, lets start this thing. This...

Ok, electrical gurus. Looking for ideas on how to run 3ph in my shop. 40x64, combined wood and metal shop. For obvious reasons, i've decided to place woodworking tools and welders in opposite corners of the shop. The really big power suckers are in the corner right next to the 200A main...

I need to get new fixtures for my 40x64 shop. 14' ceilings. Currently 400W metal halides. I had been planning to go with the Home Depot T5HO 8' fixtures for $70 ea, but now i just saw the Costco FEIT electric LED fixtures and wonder if that might make more sense? Fixture cost alone on...

Hello, I've got a very large shop built about 10 years ago but never fully finished inside. It's 40 x 64 x 14' ceiling. I originally built with 14' ceiling so i could put a lift in, which is still in the plans, but hasn't happened yet. Life happened. I just have to deal with it. After a...