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Basement Layout Lighting

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Posted by mlehman on Thursday, July 21, 2016 7:44 PM

Rich,

Two more numbers are needed for planning, layout deck height and ceiling height.

Mike Lehman

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Posted by davidmurray on Thursday, July 21, 2016 5:43 PM

Rich:

Before starting my layout I painted the joists and sheeting above it with gloss white paint.  I would not do it with your layout in place.

Some of the fellows on here are using LED strip/ropes/similar for layout lighting.  Cheap to run, and don't give off heat.

Dave

 

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Basement Layout Lighting
Posted by richhotrain on Thursday, July 21, 2016 5:29 PM

I have an unfinished basement, dry, with heating and cooling and humidity control. I have never really had an urge to finish it since my children are grown.

I have eleven 48" double tube fluorescent fixtures strategically located over a layout area of approximately 45' x 22'.  I would like to replace the fluorescent fixtures with some other form of lighting and I am open to any and all ideas.

Should I use can lights or down lights or track lighting?

Should I use incandescent bulbs, LED bulbs, or some other form?

What about the preferred "color" of the light?

How many fixtures should I install?

Thanks in advance for any suggestions or ideas.

Rich

Alton Junction

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