Lighting Help

[MJBaldwin]

I have a new garage with blank slate I am trying to do most things up front. I know there will always be more to be done.

Few questions..

Lighting: there are 2 incandescent lights in there currently. What all do you have or recommend? I was thinking about 6 of these styles for the everyday use and then some 4' LED or these Canopy lights to give that extra light when needed. (I like it bright when working on things).

Storage: I have a back area that is 10'x10' and was thinking of doing some sort of an L shaped storage with work bench area. I like things put away so they can not be seen and cannot gather dust. You guys have any pictures of what you currently have or ideas.

 

[keith204]

I'm really into shop lighting. For starters, some sort of really even large light sources. Think those 4' fluorescent lights. Several of them, spaced apart.

The problem with bright incandescent bulbs is their size (not brightness, but size) They have a lot of brightness in one concentrated area, which makes our pupils shrink up more than necessary, and thus makes the rest of the room darker than necessary. (think of when you mow the lawn as the sun sets....you're driving into the sun, and it's hard to see because the lawn looks dark. If you use your hand to block the sun, you can see the lawn a lot better.... what's happening here is that you're allowing your pupils to get bigger and **** in more light. Move your hand away and your pupils will get smaller again to protect your eyes from the sun)

Similarly, small, bright light sources cause our eyes to do this as well (if they're within sight). So, my primary recommendation is that you make your primary light source be large. Several fluorescent fixtures (or large LED fixtures, whatever). At Walmart you can get a 2 light 4' fluorescent fixture (including ballast) for $10. And it comes with a plug if you don't want to hardwire it.

When you want more, then add localized light where you'd like it. Then you can focus on "hard" light sources (small in relation to subject and background) to bring back detail that you lost with your fluorescent setup. (the "soft" initial setup will hide shadows by providing super even coverage. Introducing hard light will help you to see things like sanding marks, scratches, uneven surfaces, etc by causing shadows)

 

[MJBaldwin]

I have attached a floor plan and would could really use some help on this.. The back area I think I like 2 4' LED's on a seperate switch. The center incandesant will turn on with the others.

What I am looking for is placement of 1 OR 2 Ceiling fans roughly 56" (Fleet Farm)

Whatever you guys this will be a good layout for the incandecent's which will be my turn on to grab something quick lights.

LED's open to all options for the layout jsut curious to layout how many and different types. The cheaper the better but want them to be bright and work well.

I have attached a PDF of what I currently have the existing ones can move...

 

[MJBaldwin]

see attached for PDF

 

[Platonic Solid]

Missing ceiling height. (Not that I have time to really help you right now).

 

[MJBaldwin]

10' ceilings

 

[MJBaldwin]

Platonic Solid,

What style of LED's would you recommend? I was thinking 4'ers. Just wasnt 100% on layout. Dont want to spend too much money but would light to have some decent lighting.

Would you keep the incandescent fixtures (i was going to put led bulbs in them 100W eq. or similar)

 

[MJBaldwin]

What is your thoughts on Canopy Lights?

 

[cybrdyke]

Canopy lights aren't good from 10'.
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[MJBaldwin]

Canopy lights aren't good from 10'.
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Thanks