kywoodmaster Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 I am putting up new light fixtures in my Garage/ shop. What type of bulb does everyone use Daylight or cool white? It has been so long since I had a shop up and running I can't remember what I used. All comments are welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnR48 Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 I used cool white in my shop. Find it a little harsh but quite a bit brighter. I use cool white LED for my scroll saw. The others seem to leave a yellow cast. These are just my preferences, you may prefer something else. The big box stores have comparison displays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kardar2 Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 Even withe the Florent light I still have to use a bright light. I use one of those $30 LED flood light. I have one of those cheap aluminum heat lamp shields and put that LED light I have wire pulling up one side to get the angle I need. ChelCass 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 I have Cool White ---- All LED. Gives me all the light I will ever need and I do not have the expense of a high electric bill. DW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul hd Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 This thread has come at a perfect time for me. Next Saturday I've got a guy coming to give a quote for electric to be plumbed up to the shed and I need lighting installed, so It's good to hear what you ladies and gents are happy with. Looking like the LED is a popular choice. Cheers Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 cool white..................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 I am putting up new light fixtures in my Garage/ shop. What type of bulb does everyone use Daylight or cool white? It has been so long since I had a shop up and running I can't remember what I used. All comments are welcome. cool white! led for the saw lots cooler for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 I have both in my shop !....As well as a magnifier with light over the work ........Can never have too muh light ! oneleggimp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangeman Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 My shop was outfitted with 4' flourescent fixtures 10 years ago. Now the ballasts are starting to fail. I recently purchased 4' LED lights from Costco @$40 each. They are the plug in type so I am waiting for an electrician to come and hard wire install them. I'd do it my self but I'm not too steady on a ladder anymore. Here is the product description: http://reviews.costco.com/2070/100155638/feit-electric-company-feit-electric-4-led-shop-light-2-pack-reviews/reviews.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 I have been using a double T5 fixture above my saw. Plenty of good light, I also use the high output lights in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 (edited) Well I have just replaced all my lights in the house with these leds http://www.screwfix.com/p/lap-led-led-lamp-white-bc-10w/14752 they are brilliant bright but not blinding lovely warm white. In my workshop I have a double strip light in warmwhite and I am now thinking of replacing them with led bulbs 3 of them left right and middle and one over the lathe slightly dearer than your standard buld but leds last forever and there getting better everday should last me out. Roly PS: Forgot to say you can touch them and they're not hot how good is that. Edited October 26, 2015 by Phantom Scroller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 I'm with Roly on this one. Anytime I replace a light fixture/bulb now I go LED. Great bright light, last longer than any other type of bulbs, Initial cost more than others, but last a lot longer, do not have to dispose of as hazardous waste, energy efficient, and probably the only thing I do or talk about that is "politically correct . I also do not experience eye problems with LED that I do when using fluorescent light. Phantom Scroller 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sycamore67 Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 I am gradually replacing bulbs to LED. they are great in the garage and even come on in the cold of winter. I am real glad to get rid of the CFL type bulbs. Some of my lights are on dimmers which means that you need a different type dimmer and are not real cheap. Phantom Scroller 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsN Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 prefer daylight bulbs, but the boyfriend prefers cool white, so my shop has cool white. I will work with almost any light, I just need them all to be the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 I have 2 outdoor security lights I use. if I get my table right it doesn't have any shadows . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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