jimmie jam
Well-known member
for all of you folks out there that have the eternal question "how much lighting do i need?". i have looked at all the threads addressing this question and, here is my answer...for now. i just completed a 22 x 27 addition to my existing garage with 13' ceilings. i had designed it with 9 ceiling boxes - 3 rows of three. the outer are three feet from the walls, center row just that, centered. to pass the final electrical inspection i had the electricians put the $1 ceramic (now plastic) fixtures in and while at costco i picked up a 10 pack of 13w/60 equal CFL's as a temporary measure to get the inspection passed and then shop and install some 4' fixtures w/T8's. well, that plan has changed for now. this "set up" gives me VERY acceptable/even bright light coverage (900 lum x 9 = 8,100 total lums). i was totally amazed by the amount of light generated and don't see the need to put 4' fixtures in at this point. i am, however, going back to costco and get some what i believe are 15w/75 equivalent "daylight" CFL bulbs and try them for a little more "bling". at this point i have $20 in lighting for this garage addition 
. this is the cost winner for this $70,000 project. 
we are professional grade...don't try this at home kids.
. this is the cost winner for this $70,000 project. we are professional grade...don't try this at home kids.
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