Kitchen and Garage Lighting

[threebikesmcginty]

there you go, underestimating me again, I can do much more boring than this, it's in my nature

I find that hard to disbelieve.

Anyway, enough of this OT, on with your lighting shoot.

 

[sheddy]

If you know what you're doing, consider 2nd hand lights for the garage

 

[MacB]

If you know what you're doing, consider 2nd hand lights for the garage

that's me out for that one then

 

[tyred]

You can never have too much light in a garage.

Many years ago, when helping my Dad with things, he always had this huge and ridiculously bright handlight that dazzled me but he always complained there wasn't enough light.

Now 20 years later, I find it difficult to work on small things without using a ridiulous amount of light myself. Growing old is fun

 

[User482]

I wouldn't say insufficient more barely suffice but then the previous triple spot it replaced had 100w spots in it so it'll be a relative issue as well. Just thinking that if I've got the electrician here anyway fitting a couple of strips then that would be the most economical time to fit another.

T5 or T8, gotcha, is one preferred over the other and what's the difference?

T5s are the best - they look thin compared to traditional fluoro tubes but are very bright. If you go for GU10 LEDs, buy "warm white" and a reasonably wide beam angle, or your kitchen will have a very unpleasant blue-white hue, and areas in shadow. Cheap LEDs aren't worth the bother.

 

[MacB]

So, what do people think of these fittings:-

http://www.scldirect.co.uk/non-corr.../2-x-49w-t5-ip65-hf-non-corrosive-batten.html

I'm thinking two or three of these for the garage with suitable bulbs/tubes.

 

[Leaway2]

Does it need to be waterproof? if not I bought one of these
http://granmoresuspendedceilings.com/6ft-fluouescent-fitting-baton-surface-mounted-switch-start.html
I know its not local but there must be some one nearby selling something similar.
70W 6ft

 

[MacB]

Does it need to be waterproof? if not I bought one of these
http://granmoresuspendedceilings.com/6ft-fluouescent-fitting-baton-surface-mounted-switch-start.html
I know its not local but there must be some one nearby selling something similar.
70W 6ft

waterproof no but I did want a cover of some sort and I think I'm looking at the T5 rather than the T8 you've linked to. But yes that's the general idea it's just that when you start reading reviews you get things like, avoid this it's made of too thin metal etc. Ideally I want as close to fit and forget quality as I can manage and don't mind a few bob more for the peace of mind.

 

[Aperitif]

So, what do people think of these fittings:-

http://www.scldirect.co.uk/non-corr.../2-x-49w-t5-ip65-hf-non-corrosive-batten.html

I'm thinking two or three of these for the garage with suitable bulbs/tubes.

Bit overspecced, Al.
As you are T5 minded, how about a couple of these?
http://www.scldirect.co.uk/checkout/cart/ poss. will not work but they are 4ft twin - could be 5ft twins etc
2 x 54 Watt T5 4ft Twin HF Fluorescent Batten

and covers (your chosen firm calls them 'controllers')

Take no notice of threelightsmcginty - sod i'um!
As for a kitchen light, I used to use Marlin circular fluorescents...can't remember the name but they gave good decorative effect without paying Artimede prices, and a lot of light. Similar fittings are available to use PL or 2D fittings for a general bright light. For accented 'romantic' stuff, of course your kitchen is fitted out with flyover pelmet lights, undercupboard task lighting (so you can see your chopper clearly when using it on the worktop) along with kickspace accent lighting to accentuate the toast and cake crumbs assembling on the floor covering.
This one will get you one point:

http://www.screwfix.com/p/jayne-3-light-ceiling-light-chrome-effect-plate-600-x-220-x-220mm/81469

 

[Arsen Gere]

I got a pack of 10 GU10 6w LED SMD's day white bulbs for £38 delivered from ebay. The bluey white bright bulbs work fine in kitchens and bathrooms. Might be worth a look there.

 

[Fnaar]

In the garage, why not go retro, with some of these?

 

[MacB]

Bloody hell Teef, now you've got me looking at controllers and reflectors and sinking more rapidly out of my depth with each google.

 

[Aperitif]

In the garage, why not go retro, with some of these?

The orangey glow would probably show up in the 'Bike bits for sale' photos. (And the 'light fittings for sale' supplement). They might go well in the kitchen though, adding that smoky ambiance and masking odours.

 

[ArDee]

The corrosion proof fitting proposed by MacB will be better for not getting broken when moving things around, remember that tubes contain (or at least used to not sure if they still do) small amounts of mercury that is poisonous.

Also If the garage is unheated - the corrosion proof fitting will be better for longevity and also for light output in winter as the tube can come up to temperature quicker.

If you're not worried about the mercury, longevity of the fitting or light output go for the other ones.

 

[threebikesmcginty]