what fluorescent tube temperature for garage?

[octane]

So we (the wife and I) bought a new house just outside of town with a big acre lot, and a big garage...

I got a deal for 4x32w T8 fluorescent tube fixtures, but I don't know what color temperature to choose, I know that the CRI is important to get 85+,

does 4000k make sense? 6500k makes more light, but does it look too bluish?

any feedback appreciated!

[Mike lambert]

Daylight bulbs, 5000k or do yourself a favor and go with LED tubes

[asianisafish]

5000k is what I would prefer, but we use led in my garage and home

[ski2]

5000K is the closest to pure noon day sun--6500K is too blue and 4000K is too yellow.

[Setec Astronomy]

Yeah, and what's the best wax?

I think I like 4000K, but you do seem to get used to the 5000K after a while.

[octane]

6 fixtures x 4 bulbs, if I go with led tubes, I think the wife would kill me if she found out the price! in Canada the tubes are 25$ a pop thanks to the low value of our dollar... unless other canucks have found a better price?

[Setec Astronomy]

No, those LED tubes are expensive, I think--also be careful I think I had looked into this and they don't put out as much light as the equivalent fluorescent tube.

[RaskyR1]

The Best Light Fixture Ever! - The Garage Journal Board (http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=278420)

[Setec Astronomy]

The Best Light Fixture Ever! - The Garage Journal Board (http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=278420)

Holy cow Rasky, that sounds too good to be true--so if I have a T12 fixture, I can just pull the ballast and wire direct and put in 2 T8 LED replacements, which together cost less than a T8 ballast?

[RaskyR1]

Holy cow Rasky, that sounds too good to be true--so if I have a T12 fixture, I can just pull the ballast and wire direct and put in 2 T8 LED replacements, which together cost less than a T8 ballast?

It may depend on the fixture so I would post your question to the thread to be sure, I'm just sharing all the great info someone else provided. I plan to go with the LED fixture setup he has listed in the first post, though I may get 5000k bulbs for $1 more. ;)

[Jowillie]

Photographers & videographers use 5600 Kelvin temp as "Daylight" standard. Try to get a CRI (Color Rendering Index) as high as possible and affordable. (86+)

[octane]

I found some Sylvania Octron value with a cri of 90 for 40$ per dozen, seems like the best compromise. Now to decide on 6000k or 5000k

[dcjredline]

I too use 5000k and LED bulbs. No complaints.

[Jowillie]

"Sylvania Octron value with a cri of 90 for 40$ per dozen"

Deal! 5000K should be fine, as long as it's uniform all over the room.

[BillE]

"Sylvania Octron value with a cri of 90 for 40$ per dozen"

Deal! 5000K should be fine, as long as it's uniform all over the room.

That is just about as important and the color temp IMO.


Bill