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    Looking for a satin/matte epoxy suggestion

    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...
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    Anyone tried these Sam's Club LED's?

    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
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    4' fluorescent tubes vs. 4' led tubes?

    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
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    4' fluorescent tubes vs. 4' led tubes?

    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
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    4' fluorescent tubes vs. 4' led tubes?

    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...
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    4' fluorescent tubes vs. 4' led tubes?

    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...
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    4' fluorescent tubes vs. 4' led tubes?

    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
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    4' fluorescent tubes vs. 4' led tubes?

    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...
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    DIVA LED Tube lights from Bee Lighting

    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...
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    DIVA LED Tube lights from Bee Lighting

    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
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    DIVA LED Tube lights from Bee Lighting

    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...
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    DIVA LED Tube lights from Bee Lighting

    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...
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    4' fluorescent tubes vs. 4' led tubes?

    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...
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    Best insulated garage doors?

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

    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...
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    Best insulated garage doors?

    Blk88Gt - what company did you go with for your commercial doors? Also, could you open them manually if you didn't purchase openers? My openings are only 9' wide x 8' high. Just want to make sure I can lift them if I don't spend the extra money on openers... Thanks for your time, Matt
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    Modine Hot Dawg question

    Good to know - we've been thinking about installing a single ceiling fan, dead center in the middle of the 30x40' ceiling. Possibly two, one at 13' in and the second at 26' in...? Thanks, Matt
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    Best insulated garage doors?

    Thanks for the input - I'll look into these manufacturers. Thanks again, Matt
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    4' fluorescent tubes vs. 4' led tubes?

    Thanks for all the input. Cybrdyke - Thanks for the cost calculation, that's good to know. Great name too! Any thoughts on hooded vs. non-hooded 4'lights? My original plan was non-hooded, flush mounted right to the sheet rock. Still not sure about the led vs. fluorescent - so many varying...
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    Modine Hot Dawg question

    Thanks for all the input. I think I'm going to go with the 75,000 even though it may be a bit on the large size. Wes73: " I got the separated combustion and two stage gas valve on mine. I went through the wall using their concentric kit; only need 1 hole for both vent and intake." Do you...
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