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    Ok so I have a single car garage with limited space. It is used for detailing my vehicles mainly and like a warehouse for all of my crap. The dimensions are 21.5` x 13.5`. I want to set up some lighting for it but don`t want to go over board. Here is what she looks like now.





    Front of garage





    back of garage.



    Basically all I have now is that single bulb in the middle of the garage and in the past I just moved around the 500W halogen that is currently hanging from the ceiling.



    Here is what I was thinking.







    I was thinking about using either 8` or 4` sections with 2 bulbs in them but I just want to make sure there aren`t any shadows cast onto the vehicle. Let me know what you guys think.



    Thanks

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    That should work. I would go with 4` fixtures just because they are cheaper and the bulbs are cheaper and easier to transport when you have to go buy some.

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    and plus lowes always runs a 2-for deal.



    Sweet. Now I just need to figure out how to wire it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by longms
    and plus lowes always runs a 2-for deal.



    Sweet. Now I just need to figure out how to wire it.


    Do you have attic space you can just tap into the electrical for the other light?

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    I have only 3, 4-bulb 48" fixtures for a larger space than you do (18x22), and I have plenty of light. They are however, T-5 H.O. fixtures.



    I`d also recommend painting your ceiling white as it will make a difference!



    Whatever fixtures you get, be sure to get bulbs that are 5000K...this is a very natural color temperature close to daylight.

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    Thanks. I think I am going to go with 3, 2-bulb fixtures.



    Yea I need to get up there and see what is going on up there.



    Some new insulation might be in need as well.

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    Ok. As you you can see there are shelve on the right side of the garage if you are looking to the back. I am thinking I should kick the fixtures over towards to the left side to account for the wasted foot of ceiling space.



    What do you guys think?

 

 

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