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*mlee* · 08-19-2013, 11:09 PM

I need lights like that REALLY BAD in my garage. I'm always using drop lights.

bballr4567 · 08-19-2013, 11:17 PM

Yea, T5HO are the only way to go if you are putting in new lights. They cost a bit more up front but you can light a 2 car garage with a 2ft 2 bulb system. Tag went a little overboard. I can see you wiring in some pull switches so you dont have all the moths in the neighborhood in your garage.

*mlee* · 08-19-2013, 11:19 PM

So this is a Home Depot item? Might check it out this weekend.

BTW I did read the thread but it's been a while LOL

bballr4567 · 08-19-2013, 11:30 PM

Yup. Most HDs keep them in stock now. They should have a couple different systems with different lengths.

*TAG UR IT* · 08-19-2013, 11:49 PM

These are the ones I went with from Home Depot

WELL worth it.

and yeah....kind of overboard...

But I can now look at my car from under or over and pretty much ANY direction and still see with those lights on...

It's unreal what the right lighting can do.

*mlee* · 08-19-2013, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

These are the ones I went with from Home Depot

WELL worth it.

and yeah....kind of overboard...

But I can now look at my car from under or over and pretty much ANY direction and still see with those lights on...

It's unreal what the right lighting can do.

Good deal. I just have a regular florescent light in the middle. With the Tahoe parked on one side I can't see in my toolbox at night.
Looks like it's going to take a little wire too.

*TAG UR IT* · 08-19-2013, 11:54 PM

Yeah. I tossed in a little wire, wired it all in line, and mounted them up into the studs. I wish I had some pull switches for them. Don't need ALL of them on at once if I'm working on one side.

But it is funny to see all the people walk by and stop.....stare....look around....and then finally move back on...

Jekyll-N-Hyde · 08-20-2013, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

These are the ones I went with from Home Depot

WELL worth it.

and yeah....kind of overboard...

But I can now look at my car from under or over and pretty much ANY direction and still see with those lights on...

It's unreal what the right lighting can do.

Doug imo you cant go overboard with garage lighting!!!!!!! Especially if you are doing paint correction work or just working below the hood of the car.

rich3fan · 08-20-2013, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

......and it's going to be never ending in the garage either.......

I finally had enough and had to just stop and move on to something else. That damn floor... I really don't want to have to acid wash and mess with it. Ugh...

Oooooohhh, I see. Now I see how it is. You were just blowing me off because you don't like me right Tag? Okay Mr. "po po"

tramtwo · 08-20-2013, 01:57 PM

I like the fan mod best!

2010 SSRS · 08-20-2013, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Jekyll-N-Hyde

Doug imo you cant go overboard with garage lighting!!!!!!! Especially if you are doing paint correction work or just working below the hood of the car.

definitely true, the more lighting the better

*TAG UR IT* · 08-22-2013, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Jekyll-N-Hyde

Doug imo you cant go overboard with garage lighting!!!!!!! Especially if you are doing paint correction work or just working below the hood of the car.

Totally agree! I hate shadows when working on my car. I want light from all directions. Shadows are a thing of the past now...lol

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Originally Posted by ItsBroke

Oooooohhh, I see. Now I see how it is. You were just blowing me off because you don't like me right Tag? Okay Mr. "po po"

Say what!?!?! Ok, ok.....lol....I'll acid wash the floor!

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Originally Posted by tramtwo

I like the fan mod best!

I have two of them. The other one is rigged to the water softener hook ups...lol Really, I need to get a good quality commercial type ceiling fan and install it up there. It gets HOT in the garage and I need a way to quickly air it out.

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Originally Posted by 2010 SSRS

definitely true, the more lighting the better

bballr4567 · 08-22-2013, 09:59 AM

Have you seen those big metal bladed fans? That would be awesome. I think they come in smaller sizes than 40ft. lol

*TAG UR IT* · 08-22-2013, 10:17 AM

Heck yeah!

Back when we lived in Helotes, we rebuilt a house that was built back in....sheesh....the 30's? The main structure was fine, but we rebuilt the floors, electric, water, bathrooms, etc etc etc.

In the original living room wall was a 6 to 8 foot fan with working metal slats that would open as the fan would turn on. The entire house would air out in a matter of 20 seconds. It.....was......coool!!! But the only problem is obviously we live in HOT Texas. So the only time it's good is in the winter when trying to cool off the house or when something burns in the house and we need to air it out.

08-19-2013, 11:09 PM	#57
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,486 View My Garage	I need lights like that REALLY BAD in my garage. I'm always using drop lights. __________________

08-19-2013, 11:19 PM	#59
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,486 View My Garage	So this is a Home Depot item? Might check it out this weekend. BTW I did read the thread but it's been a while LOL __________________

08-19-2013, 11:17 PM	#58
bballr4567 Drives: 2016 Camaro 1LT M6 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,256	Yea, T5HO are the only way to go if you are putting in new lights. They cost a bit more up front but you can light a 2 car garage with a 2ft 2 bulb system. Tag went a little overboard. I can see you wiring in some pull switches so you dont have all the moths in the neighborhood in your garage.

08-19-2013, 11:30 PM	#60
bballr4567 Drives: 2016 Camaro 1LT M6 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,256	Yup. Most HDs keep them in stock now. They should have a couple different systems with different lengths.

08-19-2013, 11:49 PM	#61
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	These are the ones I went with from Home Depot WELL worth it. and yeah....kind of overboard... But I can now look at my car from under or over and pretty much ANY direction and still see with those lights on... It's unreal what the right lighting can do.

08-19-2013, 11:54 PM	#63
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	Yeah. I tossed in a little wire, wired it all in line, and mounted them up into the studs. I wish I had some pull switches for them. Don't need ALL of them on at once if I'm working on one side. But it is funny to see all the people walk by and stop.....stare....look around....and then finally move back on...

08-20-2013, 01:57 PM	#66
tramtwo Drives: 2021 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: N'Awlinz Posts: 6,315	I like the fan mod best!

08-22-2013, 09:59 AM	#69
bballr4567 Drives: 2016 Camaro 1LT M6 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,256	Have you seen those big metal bladed fans? That would be awesome. I think they come in smaller sizes than 40ft. lol

08-22-2013, 10:17 AM	#70
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	Heck yeah! Back when we lived in Helotes, we rebuilt a house that was built back in....sheesh....the 30's? The main structure was fine, but we rebuilt the floors, electric, water, bathrooms, etc etc etc. In the original living room wall was a 6 to 8 foot fan with working metal slats that would open as the fan would turn on. The entire house would air out in a matter of 20 seconds. It.....was......coool!!! But the only problem is obviously we live in HOT Texas. So the only time it's good is in the winter when trying to cool off the house or when something burns in the house and we need to air it out.