Confused on lights...

[Cb-man]

Even with the fixture sticky I'm confused.
So many numbers and abbreviations.
Kind of wanting to go LED but price wise maybe just standard 2 buld 4 ft fluorescent.

How are these for LED?
https://www.menards.com/main/lighti...3557086.htm?tid=-8179585498838927800&ipos=164

If I go fluorescent residential electronic ballist is best right?

 

[Shiftless]

Can a 25 watt fixture in that price range really crank out 4500 lumens?
180 lumens per watt!

 

[Cb-man]

I have no idea... seriously overwhelmed at the choice of lights.
I have a 30x48x12
Just trying to find the right 4footer.
Seeing as I will need around 16 I don't really want to spend 100 or more per fixture

 

[skulldrinker]

I think Rual King has 4500 lums for $25.

 

[kansei]

Another likely source of confusion for you (and you're not alone) is that there are different ANSI standards (voluntary, BTW) for fluorescent fixtures, ballasts, LED drivers, and measurement of light output across the different technologies. Thankfully, there's plenty of real-world application with this group, as we probably have most every different type of lighting source commercially available amongst all of the members. Keep in mind, as will be stated by others, that your ambient light (via windows, skylights, etc.) will affect your decision, as will the colors of your interior, the finish on the walls, cabinets, etc., and the floor's finish can have a huge/dramatic effect on your choice of lighting and the relative performance.

 

[cybrdyke]

https://www.menards.com/main/lighti...3557086.htm?tid=-8179585498838927800&ipos=164

You can do better.

Can a 25 watt fixture in that price range really crank out 4500 lumens?
180 lumens per watt!

It's a 50w fixture. Those descriptions are frequently wrong.

If I go fluorescent residential electronic ballist is best right?

If you intend on using a radio, you should strongly consider a residential ballast.

Good luck,
CD

 

[Showkey]

I think Rual King has 4500 lums for $25.

Some of the rural king led fixtures are the clear lens ..........deal killer.

 

[MAINEGUY]

I am 2/3rds of the way complete in installing 24 of these lights in my 32x40x13 and so far could not be happier. I started off with just 6 to see how they worked and quickly decided on a layout for 24 total.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Commerci...RCH=REC-_-rv_homepage_rr-_-NA-_-206665638-_-N

 

[jonshonda]

The problem with the internet is it provides so many choices and knowledge that it can make your head spin. I am sure there are better options, and I am sure there are worse options. But buying local with the chance to return if needed is a huge plus for me.

From what little I know frosted lenses are important. After that you just experiment with placement and quantity and go from there.

 

[Toomanytools?]

The problem with the internet is it provides so many choices and knowledge that it can make your head spin. I am sure there are better options, and I am sure there are worse options. But buying local with the chance to return if needed is a huge plus for me.

From what little I know frosted lenses are important. After that you just experiment with placement and quantity and go from there.

^^^^^ Ditto

 

[theoldwizard1]

I got Feit 4' shop LED lights at Costco about 2 years ago for $20 a piece. I love them.

 

[Hilltopmasonry]

I got Feit 4' shop LED lights at Costco about 2 years ago for $20 a piece. I love them.

+1


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[Cb-man]

Thanks a lot guys.
So are you talking frosted bulbs or like a frosted lens cover?
Might try some from Lowes or Home Depot.
I like that they don't draw as many watts.
I just want a flush mount and hard wired

 

[MAINEGUY]

Thanks a lot guys.
So are you talking frosted bulbs or like a frosted lens cover?
Might try some from Lowes or Home Depot.
I like that they don't draw as many watts.
I just want a flush mount and hard wired

The lights I referenced are a frosted tube and can be flush mounted but they are plug in style and linkable up to four. If you have to have hard wired these would not technically be the light you're looking for.

Assuming these are truly 30 watts, at 120v all 24 lights are only drawing 6amps.

 

[Cb-man]

How about the LED fixtures that use a T8 style bulb?
Alittle pricey but wouldn't have to swap out the whole fixture

http://www.homedepot.com/p/EnviroLi...00-Lumen-LED-Tubes-5000K-ST702T1850/300380316

 

[Platonic Solid]

Thanks a lot guys.
So are you talking frosted bulbs or like a frosted lens cover?
Might try some from Lowes or Home Depot.
I like that they don't draw as many watts.
I just want a flush mount and hard wired

Frosted lens so you don't see the individual LEDs. The fixture you originally linked to is just OK. It happens not to be very efficient at only 90 Lumens per Watt. Here's the mfr spec sheet (link). Your average fluorescent will give you that. I wouldn't touch any LED strip light fixture at less than 120 Lm/W. Note that Lithonia makes the same fixture in a more efficient version (link). Surface mount is correct terminology. Flush = recessed.

 

[Platonic Solid]

How about the LED fixtures that use a T8 style bulb?
Alittle pricey but wouldn't have to swap out the whole fixture

http://www.homedepot.com/p/EnviroLi...00-Lumen-LED-Tubes-5000K-ST702T1850/300380316

Suggest overcoming your need to return stuff at the local brick and mortar as your wallet would be much happier and your room much brighter going with the page 1 recommendation on the Best Light Fixture Ever thread.

 

[Cb-man]

I feel like an idiot. Thank you. I looked at the light on the sticky but wanted one with lights in it. But seeing as they are just T8 leds I can get some anywhere and totally missed that the first two links are fixture and one for the bulbs.
And "surface " mounted.

Thanks for the help. Just took me awhile to wrap my head around what's what