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    The Best Light Fixture Ever!

    True on the easy. I am currently leaning towards rewiring my fixtures to UL type B, double ended, and using the Greentek Energy Systems GT-T8-18W1200 BIXX. Probably in 4000K. I plan on placing a sticker on each fixture that reads: *** Warning *** This fixture has been rewired to “UL Type...
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    The Best Light Fixture Ever!

    Thank you Platonic Solid. Is there a reason that the Greentek Energy Systems GT-T8-18W1200 BIXX 4000K lamp is omitted from your page 1 listing? Is it a "not recommended" lamp? Also, be advised that the Greentek lamps are currently priced at $7.75 per. While researching all of this, I found...
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    The Best Light Fixture Ever!

    OK, got it. And thanks for the help. Are there any factors that should influence me to prefer either single end or double end tubes? 1) Reliability? 2) Lifespan? 3) Capital cost? 4) Operating cost? 5) Illumination quality? 6) Broader tube choices? 7) Is one type considered "standard"? 8)...
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    The Best Light Fixture Ever!

    Therefore, there is not a wiring scheme that will allow installation of single end and double end lamps in the same fixture ?
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    The Best Light Fixture Ever!

    I am rewiring some 4' fluorescent fixtures for use with 4' LED tubes. As per my research: If I remove the ballasts, and rewire each fixture with non shunted tombstones such that each tombstone has 1 hot and 1 neutral, and each fixture side has 1 hot and 1 neutral, I can then safely use either...
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    Great Article on Shop Lighting

    That is a kick a$$ lighting article. Thanks.
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    The official garage builders do's and don'ts

    I agree 100% about getting the fumes out. Ever read this one? http://www.brewracingframes.com/id75.htm
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    law of diminishing returns? 2x8 framing for garage walls?

    This site has good insulation calculators: http://www.ornl.gov/sci/roofs+walls/facts/FactSheetForBuildingEnvelopesProgram2004.htm
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