Wtb: 6000k led strip lighting

[87brad]

I'm about ready to put up my lighting fixtures and my contractor just fell through. We were originally going to be putting up 8' LED Strip Lighting 6000k at 1.5 inch depth that were hard wired in. Unfortunately it is very difficult to come across anything remotely similar online especially something in 6000k. I have added windows in my garage remodel to add in more natural light but would really like the daylight look during the night. Any suggestions?

 

[Platonic Solid]

Daylight isn't a single CCT

Most are happy with 5000K which is much easier to get.

 

[cybrdyke]

6000K is not a commonly found CCT. In commercial lighting, your typical choices are 2700K, 3000K, 4000K, 5000K and 6500K. Other CCT's that are found are usually factory blemished, rejected, or seconds.
Most people loath anything higher than 5000K, but....to each his own.
CD

 

[tfi racing]

6000K is not a commonly found CCT. In commercial lighting, your typical choices are 2700K, 3000K, 4000K, 5000K and 6500K. Other CCT's that are found are usually factory blemished, rejected, or seconds.
Most people loath anything higher than 5000K, but....to each his own.
CD

Pretty much, people that enjoy lighting above 5K are definitely special, I find anything above 4K to be uncomfortable and annoying.

 

[Bert_]

Pretty much, people that enjoy lighting above 5K are definitely special, I find anything above 4K to be uncomfortable and annoying.

I agree 4000*k is a good choice for general lighting. That doesn't mean anything higher is bad. I have several fixtures with daylight fluorescent lamps. That's 6500*k and they are great.

 

[CJ7VFR]

Daylight isn't a single CCT

Most are happy with 5000K which is much easier to get.

This has to be the greatest picture of all time showing the differences in lighting temperatures and what they look like!

Most excellent! I saved it for myself to help show people how to choose the correct color temperature range for their lighting needs and what each one looks like!

Thanks for this!

Jim

 

[RegeSullivan]

Great picture to explain what the K numbers represent. I seem to have a preference for the 4000 to 5000 K range. Most of what I have are 4000K in the mid 80 to 90 CRI. Over 5000 is just not comfortable for me and I can't really explain why other than it feels like my natural instinct is telling me I am in some kind of danger.

 

[Platonic Solid]

Image from this article on circadian lighting (link)