Light Up My Garage!

Xarell · L Plate Warrior Joined: 02 Jul 2019 Karma :

As the title suggests,
I need some opinions / ideas on the best approach to lighting my garage
https://10carbest.com/best-led-garage-lights .
The usual single fluro light just doesn't do it for me as I like to "tinker" on my cars or bikes and there is nothing worse than having to get a work lamp out because you can't bloody see.
Do I use 4 fluros? Except 2 would be hidden if the garage. Door was up?
Also want to be able to see with ease when 2 cars are parked in garage.

Open to suggestions.
Thanks.

Easy-X · Super Spammer Joined: 08 Mar 2019 Karma :

How about some LED spot lights nailed to the wall. Point 'em where ya need 'em Smile

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ThunderGuts · World Chat Champion Joined: 13 Nov 2018 Karma :

I use these LED striplights https://www.screwfix.com/p/luceco-single-4ft-t8-led-weatherproof-led-batten-1-x-18w-1500lm/2979ts in my garage - they produce a really good light. Nothing stopping you wiring a few onto the walls too?

Don't underestimate the power of painting walls/ceilings (and even floors!) a pale colour either - it massively helps reflect light around.
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chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

I painted my walls white and got some LED lubes. Its plenty bright.

Edit photos added to show off Cool

https://i.imgur.com/hDM7LRu.jpg
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Edit lighting is with 3 of these.
https://www.screwfix.com/p/lap-twin-led-batten-60w-5600lm-5ft/7223v

Also these are wired in with 2 of these one by each door on a 5 minute timer.

https://www.screwfix.com/p/zinc-pir-sensor-360/301fh

I have never had to use the light switch they are great, lights come on as soon as I open either door.
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ThunderGuts · World Chat Champion Joined: 13 Nov 2018 Karma :

I like the idea of wiring it into a PIR (I'm thinking now for my loft rather than garage) - is it easy enough to do?
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Smiffy77 · L Plate Warrior Joined: 01 Jul 2019 Karma :

Another option if you have sockets about is some fluorescent strips that work with 'smart' hubs which you can set to come on at certain time or when you enter a location.

My mates got some Philips hue strips which he says light up pretty well. As mentioned, paint makes a massive difference too

Smiffy77 · L Plate Warrior Joined: 01 Jul 2019 Karma :

MCN · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Jul 2015 Karma :

LED lights use much less energy than tungsten filament lamps so you can go much higher in brightness for less shillings in your meter.
LED lamps are not cheap. Of course there are cheap Leads but they may not be reliable.
Buy from known makes.
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Kawasaki Jimbo · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Oct 2015 Karma :

+1 for white walls. I also lay white-faced fibre boards across the rafters for storage and light reflection. I do miss having a garage with mains lighting and power though.

Sister Sledge · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Aug 2018 Karma :

^^ That.
Paint the walls white and light generated is reflected back into the space. Even if you use that old leftover white emulsion pant that's hidden laying forgotten in a corner it's better than nothing.
Brickwork is super absorbent and painting will take ages to get that first good coat on but it's well worth the effort.
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