| You can buy adapters at Lowe's/Home Depot that convert a regular light bulb socket into an outlet or two.
Then you can buy cheaper flouescents (I think the ones I used were dual 4-footers for $8 per fixture at home depot) and just plug them in and hang them with eye bolts.
I had two light bulbs in my garage, plus an two outlets on the ceiling for the garage door opener.
Here's what I did.
I bought two adapters that turn a light bulb socket into one outlet, and let you use the light bulb as well (adds a socket). I then bought one of those 3 to 1 outlet prong thingies, and put it in the outlet that was made with the adapter. I then plugged two of those dual 4' fluorescents into each strip.
End result = 4 x 4' dual fluoro tubes, two 100watt lightbulbs, and a shop light that hangs from the extra outlet by the garage door opener.
Around the walls of the garage, I have 2 x 2 outlets, with an Air compressor, big stereo, shop vac, and a drill press plugged in.
The only time I've tripped a breaker is with EVERYTHING going. That's once in the last year. Works good and was a good afternoon project. |