<VV> Off topic - Shop lights

John Pinard corvairjack at me.com
Thu Apr 9 14:07:50 EDT 2020


I added 230 v 50 a circuit in garage for wall charger of my 2020 Tesla Model 3. 
Didn’t add shop lights as no maintenance needed or possible except cleaning.



    John W. “Jack” Pinard
iPhone  11    805.340-6533


> On Apr 8, 2020, at 4:42 PM, Tom Berg via VirtualVairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org> wrote:
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>  Guys,
> In my recently built 24- by 26-foot garage there are four 4-foot LEDs that are bright white and very effective in lighting up the place. The roof is extra tall to accommodate an electric-over-hydraulic Titan (yeah, it's Chinese) four-post car lift upon which sits our '64 Monza convert. LEDs are the best thing since canned beer!
> --Tom in Ohio
>    On Wednesday, April 8, 2020, 07:09:53 PM EDT, John Roberts via VirtualVairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org> wrote:  
> 
> I've been using F32T8 fluorescents, but, if I were to do it today, LEDs would be the way to fly. Instant on, no low temp problems, VERY long life, etc. I'd go for neutral or warm white, however.
> John Roberts
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: gw via VirtualVairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
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> Subject: <VV> Off topic - Shop lights
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> Recently finished our 22x38 pole barn / shop and looking for good lighting suggestions. 11’ side walls and vaulted trusses. 
> 
> I really like the 8’ LED fixtures - but there seem to be equal good / bad reviews. These are the fixtures - not the fluorescent replacement LED tubes.  You can get 8 - 10 packs in the $130-$180 range. Understand you get what you pay for also. 
> 
> Anyone have a suggestions or good / bad story to share when outfitting your shop? Any feedback is greatly appreciated. 
> 
> As soon as I get wired up and ‘lit’ I plan to bring the ‘64 more-door here to get busy on. 
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> Greg
> Monroe, LA
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