Posted on Shop Lighting Upgrade
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#1 posted 431 days ago |
I will add onto Randy’s advice some, but first, thanks Randy for the kind words. Task lighting is important. Adding some flex shaft lights where needed, or using the other style that has the four rods and linkage (architect lights maybe?) For task lighting will help immensely. Even in the best lit shops, there are still shadows, and if your leaning over a piece, you will be creating a shadow. Task lighting will help with that a lot. Consider using halogen bulbs, the kind that fit in a standard socket, for task lighting. They provide a very nice light that is much brighter, doesn’t fade as much over distance as fluorescent, and in my opinion looks more natural. TThe easiest way to maximize your lighting is with reflactive walls and ceilings, ie: white painted walls and celings. Also, if the ceiling isn’t sheetrocked, consider adding black and white poly as a ceiling of sorts. It is a thick and durable plastic sheeting material (I believe it’s 6mils or better) that is flat white on one side, and black on the other. You could fasten it to the beams as a sort of ceiling and it will make huge difference in reflected light. It will also help keep heat down where it’s needed in colder months. If you are interested in the HID lighting,let me know. I’ll see if I can find you some good deals. Really, once you go HID, you’ll never go back to tubes! You’ll wonder how you ever got along without it! I learned of it back maybe 10 years ago while researching outdoor lighting for my barbecue area and my horseshoe pits. Best discovery I ever made in lighting. Also, check with demolition companies and companies that auction off or resell industrial electrcal equipment and such. You may be able to find some used fixtures for next to nothing. With all the factories going under, this type of stuff is easy to find. Good luck. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. I’ll do my best to help or find you the answer you need. -- Kenny |
