New to me barn needs "bright" ideas

[supermenz]

Hey guys I have been lurking around for a long time but this is my first time posting. I am in the process of buying a new home with a 30x50x14 steel pole barn after working with a dirt floor garage for the last few years. The previous owner has already gone to the trouble of wiring up 12 lamp holder fixtures but it is down to 2 working bulbs. I could just go buy a bunch of flood lights and be okay but was wondering if the Collective Genuis that is the folks on this forum had any better ideas that also will not break the bank (closing cost are leaving me a bit light on cash). Thanks in advance to anyone who takes the time to reply
EDIT: I am located in Oklahoma so we get plenty hot in the summer and cold in the winter (Thanks NUTTSGT)

 

[NUTTSGT]

Well, where you live might have a bearing on recommendations. A colder location in an unheated/uninsulated barn might rule out flourescents but some retro fit LED might be ok.


The nice thing is, everything is wired already. You could remove the bulb holder and use the box to direct wire another option.

 

[cybrdyke]

The nice thing is, everything is wired already. You could remove the bulb holder and use the box to direct wire another option.

^^^^
What he said.

Determine if the circuitry is able to handle a full lighting load. I'd put a receptacle into those boxes and hang some highbays.
Good luck,
CD

 

[MrSurly]

Assuming that you aren't going to insulate the building *right now* I think you have a opportunity to take advantage of all the bright white metal inside. My thought is that only a few really bright lights (say 4' leds) installed pointing *UP* might get you some pretty good results (coverage-wise) for now and later after the move in is settled, rearrange them and add more when you add insulation.