Lighting for new garage

[BehanCS]

Hey all,

I will have my concrete and doors done by the end of the week so it's time to start working on the inside! I am looking to light it with something fairly reasonable and simple. I was thinking 4' LED shop lights? Is there a better option. I am going to use the shop for storage and working on cars and such. It is 28 x 32 x 10. I am not too sure what number look or 4k vs 5k or anything either if anyone has some input on that as well.

 

[_Stang_]

Love these from Shine Retrofits. Buy more than you think you need.

Maxlite LSS2XT8USE4803 75303 2 Lamp T8 LED Tube Ready 4 ft Linear Utility Strip Light Fixture Pre-Wired
SKU: LSS2XT8USE4803

And the bulb of your choice. I went with these. Two per fixture.

T8 4ft LED Tube 18W 4000K Frosted 2400 Lumens Single Ended Power
1pc





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[Shiftless]

Max light is good.

Read the sticky at the top of this section. Best lighting fixture ever.

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=278420

 

[BehanCS]

I have looked into that thread a bit. They seem like a nice setup, Rough math would have them around 30 bucks per light maybe a bit north depending on where I order and all. Is there an advantage to these compared to an integrated LED model? Has anyone had success with some of the cheaper options? I saw Sunco brand on amazon with 12 lights around 220. If it isn’t worth the option I would obviously spend the money on something nicer.

 

[nadogail]

I chose to put switch controlled receptacles in the garage and plug the lights into them.

I used inexpensive big box store shop lights because they were well within my budget and the savings gave me more to spend on tools and equipment.

I have seen guys take the 2X4 fluorescent fixtures removed from retrofitted office buildings and use them in their workshops. They were plenty good enough for using just a few hours a day or on weekends.

IMHO, all garage workshops are "works in progress" and proceed as time and money allow.

 

[nadogail]

In today's mail, COSTCO has 4600 Lumen LED Shop Lights with a remote control and motion sensor for $19.99. There is a limit of 5, so you might want to take a buddy with you to buy more if you need them.

 

[BehanCS]

Long story short I weighed a bunch of options then ended up ordering 12 4’ Sunco brand LED lights from amazon for $220


Naturally this leads to the next question. I really really want the wall mount openers. They are literally. Double the cost of chain drive. If I do chain drive what are the more popular lighting layouts. To get around these to long units in. The center of both bays