Shop Lights

[Bernica]

I have fourteen 8' fluorescent hanging from the ceiling in my little garage. It lights up the garage like Dodger Stadium!

However, I am told that due to new EPA rules the replacement bulbs may be soon hard to get.

One thing I learned is using the right color and temperature range of the lights, especially if you are trying to do waxing and finishing. When I installed them I talked to a friend that runs a body shop and he told me what they use for the best representation. It's been so long I will have to check. But I do know that the "soft white" lights were wrong.

Good luck!

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Originally Posted by Bernica

I have fourteen 8' fluorescent hanging from the ceiling in my little garage. It lights up the garage like Dodger Stadium!

However, I am told that due to new EPA rules the replacement bulbs may be soon hard to get.

One thing I learned is using the right color and temperature range of the lights, especially if you are trying to do waxing and finishing. When I installed them I talked to a friend that runs a body shop and he told me what they use for the best representation. It's been so long I will have to check. But I do know that the "soft white" lights were wrong.

Good luck!

Body shop guys prefer anywhere from 5000-6000k, sometimes 6500. 4100-5000 is, IMO, the best for a home garage. In a home garage, the 6000k can actually be harsh on the eyes (picture being out in the sun with glare) in my experience.

You will be able to get T8's for a long time, and the T12's are still available but getting harder and more expensive to find.

I should add that I am actually an electrical contractor that does lighting and lighting design.