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Garage Lighting Options

January 22nd, 2010

I’m wiring a 24′x26′ detached garage with an 8.5′ ceiling, and I’m trying to determine a decent interior lighting strategy. The garage does have a beam down the center and an attic space, and I’ve decided to light the attic space with (3) standard 100W fixtures. However, the two garage bays are the question, since I light a lot of light, but will also need cold-weather starts.

Should I consider 8′ high output fluorescent fixtures, one for each bay? Or should I go with a 4-light T8 solution? I will be limited to what I can put toward the front due to the garage doors and associated door operators. I know that the 8′ bulbs are a pain, though the HO ballasts and lamps would address the cold start issue and should put out adequate light. I have no issue with transporting the bulbs.

White ceilings help reflect light. To get your best balanced light while working with cars in a garage I suggest 2 – 4 foot two tube fixtures about a foot and a half off the walls and 2 more of the same in the middle of the ceiling so they are mounted just clearing the overhead doors when the doors are up. Then add two more of the same lights along the walls to the front of the cars so they light under the hood of the car. Then you will have plenty of light covering light where you need it to shine.

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