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Old 02-19-06, 10:48   #9 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Web Docta
If your garage is unheated, the florescents will make humming sounds and not really work well when it cold or below about 70F. I ran separate circuts for both incandecent and florescent lighting so I have a choice. Spot halogens really work well though and are relatively inexpensive.
T8 bulbs are meant for cold temperatures and do not make as much noise, and they work fine after "warming up" for 5 minutes in 20 degree weather.
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