[TheForge] Re: Shop Lighting

[Woolley]

Greetings,

I don't have any scientific or highly technical information to convey but I 
will say thanks for the input to everyone involved.  I'm pretty close to 
deciding on T-5, 6 fluorescent lamp fixtures equally spaced on a 4x2 grid 
(approx 13 ft apart in my space). Lamps are mini bi-pin, 5000K, CRI 85, 
about $7 apiece. The desired illumination is 100fc at workplane height of 
2.5 ft. I should get more than that using 8 fixtures.  The ballasts are 
electronic, rated to start at 0 degrees F., cord and plug included. Output 
could be lowered at cold temps but probably imperceptible to the eye. All 
American made and assembled in FL., approx $160 apiece. Nice blanket of 
bright light throughout the shop, switched in banks of two. Task lighting if 
I need it.

Regards,
Bill Woolley