jeff1x Posted May 19, 2012 Posted May 19, 2012 Im about to be purchasing a house closing end of June and want to make sure i have the right kind of lights to put up in the garage to make sure i can see everything on the car. What do you all suggest.
Chris@Adams Posted May 19, 2012 Posted May 19, 2012 I have about 12, 2 bulb 4' t8's fluorescent lights and about 24 - 60 watt. flood lights (track lights). BTW my garage is 26' x28'. They do a pretty good job of show any swirls in your paint.
Sandalwood Posted May 19, 2012 Posted May 19, 2012 Man... when I get my own garage I am tileing the floor white and setting up show room halogens. When that day comes... I'll know I've got it made
jeff1x Posted May 19, 2012 Author Posted May 19, 2012 I was thinking about halogens but i know from the halogens i use now im replacing lights every couple times i have to turn them on.
LFairbanks Posted May 19, 2012 Posted May 19, 2012 I was thinking about halogens but i know from the halogens i use now im replacing lights every couple times i have to turn them on. Are you touching the bulbs with your fingers? I know the oils in your fingers will make a halogen go out prematurely.
jeff1x Posted May 19, 2012 Author Posted May 19, 2012 nope not at all i use gloves so i don't touch them. not sure why they pop so fast.
LFairbanks Posted May 19, 2012 Posted May 19, 2012 It may be the gloves. I have always heard to either handle them with a clean paper towel or touch only the porcelain base. If they are accidentally touched they should be cleaned with alcohol then allowed to thoroughly dry before using.
PrinceValium Posted May 20, 2012 Posted May 20, 2012 I went to Home Depot and got their dual 1400 watt flood lights on a stand. They sure put out some light! It can also be taken apart for a smaller stand.
jeff1x Posted May 20, 2012 Author Posted May 20, 2012 Prince i have those already just want something for when my car is parked inside i dont have to move and trip all over them like i do now.
gencoupe3dot8 Posted May 20, 2012 Posted May 20, 2012 Not sure the wife would like it but you should also mount some on the walls -- at least "waist line" level of your vehicle. My fantasy garage would also have a LIFT! [m]
jeff1x Posted June 13, 2012 Author Posted June 13, 2012 well really got a good look around the garage and it only has one power outlet in the whole garage. im like grrr
LFairbanks Posted June 13, 2012 Posted June 13, 2012 well really got a good look around the garage and it only has one power outlet in the whole garage. im like WTF grrr Always easy to add more if need be.
Hiredgun8 Posted June 14, 2012 Posted June 14, 2012 I was thinking about halogens but i know from the halogens i use now im replacing lights every couple times i have to turn them on. Where do you purchase your replacements?. A lot of places only carry the 120V versions. If you go to an electrical or electronic supply they'll have the 130V versions which will last a lot longer especially if you have voltage issues at your house.
jeff1x Posted June 14, 2012 Author Posted June 14, 2012 the warning on the faceplate says do not use over 120V lights
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Im about to be purchasing a house closing end of June and want to make sure i have the right kind of lights to put up in the garage to make sure i can see everything on the car.
What do you all suggest.
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