Gary's '66

I'm in the process of putting up a 24' X 30' metal shop with a 12' ceiling. It will have two 5' skylights at the peak on either side at the the middle of the peak.

My question is this. What type/brand and, how many, LED lights would you recommend. They will most likely be of the 4' type as 8 footers seem hard to find and are quite expensive.

My plan is to install a lift (finally, ) as well so, I'm thinking maybe 2 on each side and two at the back of the shop since that's where I plan to set up my main work area.

I'm also considering a 2 post, Direct Lift (8000-9000 capacity) and placing it slightly forward (toward the rear of the building) as I wish the be able store a couple if my tractors during winter.

All feedback will be greatly appreciated!

Gary

Bluestripe67

Have you visited the Garage Journal Forum? BIG stash of info. Dennis

Brucebodyman

I recently re-lighted my shop. I bought mine from Menards. They are high bay 15,000 lumens. Only 2 ft long. If you catch them on sale and on an 11% off sale at the same time they are about 155.00 I think reg price is 189.00. The main part of my shop is 24 x 48 and I have 6 of them.

Gary's '66

No, thanks for link. I'll check it out.

Gary