Shop Lights

voltdr · 12-12-2014, 06:52 PM

To clarify. The H.I.D. lights put out the same wattage but require more amperage to operate the lower the operating voltage. Amperage is what spins the meter....
Dan

Paul Precht · 12-15-2014, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by voltdr

To clarify. The H.I.D. lights put out the same wattage but require more amperage to operate the lower the operating voltage. Amperage is what spins the meter....
Dan

Amperage times voltage =====Wattage Wattage is what spins the meter not amperage, which is why your electric bill is read in KW not KA. 120V x 10A = 1200W 240V x 5A= 1200W 480V x 2.5A=1200W.

Mike Pearson · 12-15-2014, 01:51 PM

That is Ohms law. Watts/volts =amps

HandOverFist · 12-15-2014, 02:01 PM

I thought Ohms is what you did when you crossed your legs and closed your eyes.

Signman · 01-29-2015, 10:58 AM

For High Output cold weather lamps and ballasts make friends with your local sign shop that specializes in illuminated signs. If they have a good relationship with their sign materials supplier the cost is much less than electrical supply house.
There are also LED lighting systems used in signs that put out more white light than you can imagine, if you like to build your own stuff.

Mark Yacavone · 01-31-2015, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Signman

For High Output cold weather lamps and ballasts make friends with your local sign shop that specializes in illuminated signs. If they have a good relationship with their sign materials supplier the cost is much less than electrical supply house.
There are also LED lighting systems used in signs that put out more white light than you can imagine, if you like to build your own stuff.

Times 2 on that.

They may even have some fixtures that are practically scrap to them.

Look for the HO T12 rectangular pin lamps, at a minimum.

mopacltd · 01-31-2015, 09:52 PM

I use the T5

12-12-2014, 06:52 PM	#1
voltdr Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 706 Likes: 77 Liked 100 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Shop Lights To clarify. The H.I.D. lights put out the same wattage but require more amperage to operate the lower the operating voltage. Amperage is what spins the meter.... Dan

12-15-2014, 01:51 PM	#3
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,450 Likes: 615 Liked 1,931 Times in 580 Posts	Re: Shop Lights That is Ohms law. Watts/volts =amps __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

12-15-2014, 02:01 PM	#4
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,651 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Shop Lights I thought Ohms is what you did when you crossed your legs and closed your eyes. __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321

01-29-2015, 10:58 AM	#5
Signman Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lower Slower Delaware Posts: 535 Likes: 22 Liked 269 Times in 99 Posts	Re: Shop Lights For High Output cold weather lamps and ballasts make friends with your local sign shop that specializes in illuminated signs. If they have a good relationship with their sign materials supplier the cost is much less than electrical supply house. There are also LED lighting systems used in signs that put out more white light than you can imagine, if you like to build your own stuff. __________________ Frank Ferrucci I/SA 1271 "Be Thankful for the Gifts You are Given"

01-31-2015, 09:52 PM	#7
mopacltd Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: yarnell,az Posts: 312 Likes: 412 Liked 124 Times in 44 Posts	Re: Shop Lights I use the T5

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