4 foot LED shop lights - Page 2

Tom Goldman · 10-26-2020, 09:35 PM

I converted my shop at home 2 years ago to 8' twin V strip 270 degree tubes . the difference in light and electric consumption is tremendous . I am saving nearly 20% on my electric bill since switching.
I just converted 16 2 x 4 4 tube fixtures in the building I moved my race shop to after the flood .
I only used 2 tubes in each fixture and the light output is tremendous for a 14' ceiling.

DIAPERMAN · 10-27-2020, 08:40 AM

I just bought a 24 inch by 24 inch led high bay light at Rural King $59 on sale .It replaced a 6 T8 light and it is probably 4 times as bright

Signman · 12-05-2020, 11:23 AM

Installed Installed 7 250w LED High Bay Fixture similar to what Sean suggested. They provide excellent light. The negatives are the brightness which gets your attention to look up with the result being like welding flash but after a while the attraction stops. The other is the color temp which is up there 6k - 6.5k which is "daylight" where "cool white" about 5k is more comfortable. Daylight has been widely used in industrial, laboratory, and surgical settings as well as signage. Less power consumption and more light is worth it.

Rod Greene · 12-16-2020, 02:54 PM

OK looking at 8ft LED tubes need some opinions 5000K OR 6000K? 65W OR 90W?
Cold weather has hit and the fluorescents are dying. 30 x 60 shop 20ft ceiling currently 8 2 tube fixtures.

voltdr · 12-27-2020, 03:28 PM

[QUOTE=Rod Greene;629969]OK looking at 8ft LED tubes need some opinions 5000K OR 6000K? 65W OR 90W?
Cold weather has hit and the fluorescents are dying. 30 x 60 shop 20ft ceiling currently 8 2 tube fixtures.[/QUOTE

Always use the brightest (color rendition) you can. Stay with anything 6000K or higher and also the highest wattage you can get.
Dan

Damon · 12-19-2022, 07:52 AM

Hello. I saw multiple sources, and I can say that if you want to economize money and have good thick lighting, you can try simple LED lights. However, you can opt for the smart ones as you have more control over them in brightness and intensity. I'm using smart LED bulbs from amazon for my home, and I can say that I'm satisfied with the result. The best is that Alexa controls them, so I can even use my voice beside my smartphone. I have them preset at 10 pm to slowly decrease their intensity and change their color to red to prepare myself for sleep, and at every moment, I can turn on and off this preset. You may try them, who knows, maybe you'll like them.

SGSST109E · 12-19-2022, 08:46 AM

When I built my garage 9 years ago 30 x30 with 12 foot high ceilings I put 4 strings of single tube LED's. color was 4500. Great lighting and no shadows.

Kenney Kelley · 01-08-2023, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg West

Looking for a recommendation on LED shop lights. My building has a 14 foot high white metal ceiling.

Thanks

Greg if you text me at 321-412-5196 I will send you some pictures of how i did my Metal Building Because i don't know how to put them on here.

Kenney Kelley

CMcAllister · 01-08-2023, 06:57 PM

Who does LEDs to replace 4' T8 fluorescents that are plug and play?

I have 96 4' tubes on my ceiling and really don't want to fool with all that wiring.. The light is great, but I'm about to use my last spares and am wondering if it would be wise to switch.

SGSST109E · 01-09-2023, 06:24 AM

I bought some on Amazon for my house. Just do a search there. Remember the ballast will still consume power if its not eliminated. They use about 10 watts so 48 two bulb fixtures is about 500 watts

10-26-2020, 09:35 PM	#11
Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,454 Likes: 821 Liked 776 Times in 221 Posts	Re: 4 foot LED shop lights I converted my shop at home 2 years ago to 8' twin V strip 270 degree tubes . the difference in light and electric consumption is tremendous . I am saving nearly 20% on my electric bill since switching. I just converted 16 2 x 4 4 tube fixtures in the building I moved my race shop to after the flood . I only used 2 tubes in each fixture and the light output is tremendous for a 14' ceiling. __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK

10-27-2020, 08:40 AM	#12
DIAPERMAN Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ILLINIOS Posts: 715 Likes: 2 Liked 21 Times in 6 Posts	Re: 4 foot LED shop lights I just bought a 24 inch by 24 inch led high bay light at Rural King $59 on sale .It replaced a 6 T8 light and it is probably 4 times as bright

12-05-2020, 11:23 AM	#13
Signman Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lower Slower Delaware Posts: 517 Likes: 15 Liked 235 Times in 89 Posts	Re: 4 foot LED shop lights Installed Installed 7 250w LED High Bay Fixture similar to what Sean suggested. They provide excellent light. The negatives are the brightness which gets your attention to look up with the result being like welding flash but after a while the attraction stops. The other is the color temp which is up there 6k - 6.5k which is "daylight" where "cool white" about 5k is more comfortable. Daylight has been widely used in industrial, laboratory, and surgical settings as well as signage. Less power consumption and more light is worth it. __________________ Frank Ferrucci I/SA 1271 "Be Thankful for the Gifts You are Given"

12-16-2020, 02:54 PM	#14
Rod Greene Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: TN Posts: 519 Likes: 362 Liked 205 Times in 73 Posts	Re: 4 foot LED shop lights OK looking at 8ft LED tubes need some opinions 5000K OR 6000K? 65W OR 90W? Cold weather has hit and the fluorescents are dying. 30 x 60 shop 20ft ceiling currently 8 2 tube fixtures. __________________ Rod Greene Real men shift for them selves. Slowly working on TA Challenger for D,E/S and a 72 Challenger for SS/K, L as if I don't have enough other projects. Last edited by Rod Greene; 12-16-2020 at 03:18 PM.

12-27-2020, 03:28 PM	#15
voltdr Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 704 Likes: 77 Liked 92 Times in 49 Posts	Re: 4 foot LED shop lights [QUOTE=Rod Greene;629969]OK looking at 8ft LED tubes need some opinions 5000K OR 6000K? 65W OR 90W? Cold weather has hit and the fluorescents are dying. 30 x 60 shop 20ft ceiling currently 8 2 tube fixtures.[/QUOTE Always use the brightest (color rendition) you can. Stay with anything 6000K or higher and also the highest wattage you can get. Dan __________________ Dan Foley SC 4698

12-19-2022, 07:52 AM	#16
Damon Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Posts: 3 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 4 foot LED shop lights Hello. I saw multiple sources, and I can say that if you want to economize money and have good thick lighting, you can try simple LED lights. However, you can opt for the smart ones as you have more control over them in brightness and intensity. I'm using smart LED bulbs from amazon for my home, and I can say that I'm satisfied with the result. The best is that Alexa controls them, so I can even use my voice beside my smartphone. I have them preset at 10 pm to slowly decrease their intensity and change their color to red to prepare myself for sleep, and at every moment, I can turn on and off this preset. You may try them, who knows, maybe you'll like them. Last edited by Damon; 12-19-2022 at 10:46 AM.

12-19-2022, 08:46 AM	#17
SGSST109E Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 349 Likes: 55 Liked 127 Times in 61 Posts	Re: 4 foot LED shop lights When I built my garage 9 years ago 30 x30 with 12 foot high ceilings I put 4 strings of single tube LED's. color was 4500. Great lighting and no shadows.

01-08-2023, 06:57 PM	#19
CMcAllister Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Fulton County, PA Posts: 569 Likes: 12 Liked 797 Times in 225 Posts	Re: 4 foot LED shop lights Who does LEDs to replace 4' T8 fluorescents that are plug and play? I have 96 4' tubes on my ceiling and really don't want to fool with all that wiring.. The light is great, but I'm about to use my last spares and am wondering if it would be wise to switch.

01-09-2023, 06:24 AM	#20
SGSST109E Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 349 Likes: 55 Liked 127 Times in 61 Posts	Re: 4 foot LED shop lights I bought some on Amazon for my house. Just do a search there. Remember the ballast will still consume power if its not eliminated. They use about 10 watts so 48 two bulb fixtures is about 500 watts Last edited by SGSST109E; 01-09-2023 at 06:27 AM.