Workshop Lighting - Kreg Owners' Community2024-03-28T18:44:45Zhttps://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/workshop-lighting?xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThe LED's are much brighter t…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2017-08-31:2900167:Comment:9079112017-08-31T14:21:33.012ZGary roofnerhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/Garyyroofner
<p>The LED's are much brighter than florescence. My shed is only 10 x10 Only needed 2 fixture .</p>
<p>The LED's are much brighter than florescence. My shed is only 10 x10 Only needed 2 fixture .</p> Bill,
There is some very good…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2017-08-28:2900167:Comment:9072952017-08-28T20:42:35.454Ztom haganhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/tomhagan
<p>Bill,</p>
<p>There is some very good stuff in this article. I especially liked the section that talked about <b>ESTIMATING HOW MANY FIXTURES ARE NEEDED.</b> Since I am way over 25 I know I need the 100 fc. Thanks for bringing this to my attention. </p>
<p>Bill,</p>
<p>There is some very good stuff in this article. I especially liked the section that talked about <b>ESTIMATING HOW MANY FIXTURES ARE NEEDED.</b> Since I am way over 25 I know I need the 100 fc. Thanks for bringing this to my attention. </p> For some definitive answers f…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2017-08-28:2900167:Comment:9072902017-08-28T16:22:16.459ZBill L.https://kregjig.ning.com/profile/BillL628
<p>For some definitive answers from an expert go to the Sawmill Creek Woodworking Forum and read this article:</p>
<p> <a href="http://www.sawmillcreek.org/content.php?146-Lighting-the-Small-Workshop-by-Jack-Lindsey" target="_blank">http://www.sawmillcreek.org/content.php?146-Lighting-the-Small-Workshop-by-Jack-Lindsey</a></p>
<p>For some definitive answers from an expert go to the Sawmill Creek Woodworking Forum and read this article:</p>
<p> <a href="http://www.sawmillcreek.org/content.php?146-Lighting-the-Small-Workshop-by-Jack-Lindsey" target="_blank">http://www.sawmillcreek.org/content.php?146-Lighting-the-Small-Workshop-by-Jack-Lindsey</a></p> Gary,
Sounds like you are tr…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2017-08-22:2900167:Comment:9064622017-08-22T00:40:57.302Ztom haganhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/tomhagan
<p><br></br> Gary,</p>
<p>Sounds like you are trying to save me money . . . I'll make sure my son checks this out. He's the electrician in our family. I did see some 4' FEIT replacement LEDs at Menards today for $8.99 a two pack. Thanks for the option.<br></br> <cite>Gary roofner said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/workshop-lighting?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A906159&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2900167Comment906159"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Just buy…</p>
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<p><br/> Gary,</p>
<p>Sounds like you are trying to save me money . . . I'll make sure my son checks this out. He's the electrician in our family. I did see some 4' FEIT replacement LEDs at Menards today for $8.99 a two pack. Thanks for the option.<br/> <cite>Gary roofner said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/workshop-lighting?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A906159&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2900167Comment906159"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Just buy the t 12 florescent fixture and follow direction on the web for rewiring fixtures for led bulbs to buy About 7 bucks a bulb at earth LED. Fixture about 10 bucks. The LED are T8 but they fit .</p>
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</blockquote> Just buy the t 12 florescent…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2017-08-22:2900167:Comment:9061592017-08-22T00:32:23.904ZGary roofnerhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/Garyyroofner
<p>Just buy the t 12 florescent fixture and follow direction on the web for rewiring fixtures for led bulbs to buy About 7 bucks a bulb at earth LED. Fixture about 10 bucks. The LED are T8 but they fit .</p>
<p>Just buy the t 12 florescent fixture and follow direction on the web for rewiring fixtures for led bulbs to buy About 7 bucks a bulb at earth LED. Fixture about 10 bucks. The LED are T8 but they fit .</p> Ken,
More good stuff to know…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2017-08-20:2900167:Comment:9063282017-08-20T16:49:34.988Ztom haganhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/tomhagan
<p><br></br> Ken,</p>
<p>More good stuff to know when considering portable (or any Lighting) in a workshop that may not have full heat during the winter. Thanks for advice.<br></br> <cite>Ken Darga said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/workshop-lighting?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A906138&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2900167Comment906325"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p><span>Not all fluorescent lights work in cold weather.</span></p>
<p><span>Select a…</span></p>
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<p><br/> Ken,</p>
<p>More good stuff to know when considering portable (or any Lighting) in a workshop that may not have full heat during the winter. Thanks for advice.<br/> <cite>Ken Darga said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/workshop-lighting?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A906138&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2900167Comment906325"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p><span>Not all fluorescent lights work in cold weather.</span></p>
<p><span>Select a fluorescent fixture based on lowest temp in your shop/garage.</span></p>
<p><span>Regular magnetic ballasts in standard T12 fixtures, which have 1-1/2" dia lamps, are not recommended for </span></p>
<p><span>temps below 50 degrees F.</span></p>
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Re portable lights
I us…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2017-08-20:2900167:Comment:9061382017-08-20T14:09:10.483ZKen Dargahttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KenDarga
<p>Tom,</p>
<p>Re portable lights</p>
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<p>I use portable lights, on ocassions.</p>
<p>One fixture features "high-intensity" bulbs.</p>
<p>The lamp has a selector switch for 150, 300 and 600W settings.</p>
<p>This type uses Halogen bulbs, and they do get hot.</p>
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<p>These type lamps can be placed on a floor, hung overhead, placed on a wall, or mounted on a telescoping tripod work stand.</p>
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<p>Works great when I need to focus more light on a project, for a specific…</p>
<p>Tom,</p>
<p>Re portable lights</p>
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<p>I use portable lights, on ocassions.</p>
<p>One fixture features "high-intensity" bulbs.</p>
<p>The lamp has a selector switch for 150, 300 and 600W settings.</p>
<p>This type uses Halogen bulbs, and they do get hot.</p>
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<p>These type lamps can be placed on a floor, hung overhead, placed on a wall, or mounted on a telescoping tripod work stand.</p>
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<p>Works great when I need to focus more light on a project, for a specific task.</p>
<p>Ex, when working on an automobile, or the like, and need a brighter light focused on an area.</p>
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<p>Portable work lights are also available with LEDs.</p>
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<p></p> Not all fluorescent lights wo…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2017-08-20:2900167:Comment:9063252017-08-20T13:50:43.798ZKen Dargahttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KenDarga
<p><span>Not all fluorescent lights work in cold weather.</span></p>
<p><span>Select a fluorescent fixture based on lowest temp in your shop/garage.</span></p>
<p><span>Regular magnetic ballasts in standard T12 fixtures, which have 1-1/2" dia lamps, are not recommended for </span></p>
<p><span>temps below 50 degrees F.</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span>Not all fluorescent lights work in cold weather.</span></p>
<p><span>Select a fluorescent fixture based on lowest temp in your shop/garage.</span></p>
<p><span>Regular magnetic ballasts in standard T12 fixtures, which have 1-1/2" dia lamps, are not recommended for </span></p>
<p><span>temps below 50 degrees F.</span></p>
<p></p> I know that my son loves the…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2017-08-20:2900167:Comment:9063242017-08-20T12:32:29.308Ztom haganhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/tomhagan
<p>I know that my son loves the 4' Feit lights he put up in his basement work area. You forget that you are in a basement when you have them on.</p>
<p>Your comments about a portable light are something I hadn't really thought about. Does anyone have any suggestions or comments about portable lights?</p>
<p>I know that my son loves the 4' Feit lights he put up in his basement work area. You forget that you are in a basement when you have them on.</p>
<p>Your comments about a portable light are something I hadn't really thought about. Does anyone have any suggestions or comments about portable lights?</p> I went with the Feit products…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2017-08-20:2900167:Comment:9061302017-08-20T04:32:29.306ZTim Gracehttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/TimGrace26
<p>I went with the Feit products, as well. The shop lights that were in place had the lamps replaced with Feit's replacement tubes and I did add a couple of Feit's fixtures. I especially like the instant on of the LED's as opposed to the 30 minute warm-up time in colder weather (my unheated shop made the fluorescent tubes real slow to start when the temperatures dropped).<br></br> <br></br> <cite>tom hagan said:…</cite></p>
<p>I went with the Feit products, as well. The shop lights that were in place had the lamps replaced with Feit's replacement tubes and I did add a couple of Feit's fixtures. I especially like the instant on of the LED's as opposed to the 30 minute warm-up time in colder weather (my unheated shop made the fluorescent tubes real slow to start when the temperatures dropped).<br/> <br/> <cite>tom hagan said:</cite></p>
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<p>My son has some 4' Feit lights that he installed in his basement work area. He thinks these would work well for the building. He said he got them from Costco. Probably the same ones you are talking about. I said we might need around eight but he thinks we need around twelve. No if I can get him to pay for them??</p>
<p><br/> <cite>R. E. Woods said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/workshop-lighting?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A906267&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2900167Comment906267"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I HATE dim light. Go with LED fixtures. Metal halide and other arc bulbs (mercury vapor, sodium) take too long to warm up when first turned on. I replaced my 4 foot fluorescent tubes with 4 foot LED tubes from Costco. When it comes to finishing you will want lights that can be moved in and around the project so plan on a few plug-in lights.</p>
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