LED Garage Lights

[MarkF48]

Any reason to think LED light fixtures being somewhat "electronic" might need some kind of simple, cheap surge protection or just not worth it?

 

[JRobyn]

I hope the Costco ones work out for folks. I have 16 4ft fluorescent fixtures in the basement and just had my first one fail (ballast), so I'll be purchasing a bunch soon. I saw the ones at Costco and they are a good price, but I believe they are made by Feit and I have had horrible experience with other Feit products. Wonder how much lower prices will get in the next year or so?

- Jay

 

[k0ua]

Any reason to think LED light fixtures being somewhat "electronic" might need some kind of simple, cheap surge protection or just not worth it?

Surge suppression is never a bad idea. Of course the lights have electronics. In fact a good whole house sure suppressor in your electrical load center is a good idea. I have one.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

I've not had any problems yet with Feit brand.

 

[dragoneggs]

I've not had any problems yet with Feit brand.

Nor I... where is the wood?

 

[bcp]

Problem with the porcelain/plastic bulb holders is that they have no reflector (the painted white backing in a fluorescent troffer does a lot), lens, or diffuser and they are jammed up against the ceiling (often unpainted drywall or just framing in workshops, garages, basements, etc). I have upgraded several porcelain holders to a basic fixture with a reflector and diffuser, and it makes way more light from the same bulbs. Made me realize how lousy a bare bulb is when it's stuck right next to the ceiling. I think even if you could put a white painted board a few feet around the porcelain bulb holder it would have to help. A fixture with a diffuser or frosted globe would help even more.

I improved shop lighting once by cutting about a 1 1/4 inch hole in a cheap AL pie plate, sticking the light bulb through it, and screwing in the bulb. (Porcelain ceiling fixtures on the bottom of open trusses)

Bruce

 

[dragoneggs]

I improved shop lighting once by cutting about a 1 1/4 inch hole in a cheap AL pie plate, sticking the light bulb through it, and screwing in the bulb. (Porcelain ceiling fixtures on the bottom of open trusses)

Bruce

I like it... the words 'MacGyver' and 'Redneck' come to mind.

 

[s219]

I improved shop lighting once by cutting about a 1 1/4 inch hole in a cheap AL pie plate, sticking the light bulb through it, and screwing in the bulb. (Porcelain ceiling fixtures on the bottom of open trusses)

Bruce

Even better if you ate the pie first.

 

[dragoneggs]

Even better if you ate the pie first.

And think of the shine if you washed it too.

 

[bcp]

Even better if you ate the pie first.

I thought of that but I didn't plan far enough ahead. I needed about a dozen at once for a friend's shop.



Bruce