Lighting

[jamesd]

I need some sort of lighting for my workshop and was thinking about buying some site lighting but I always find them a bit too bright Is there some sort of alternative?

 

This is the sort of thing I'm thinking about getting: Anyone use something similar or could advise me where to get a decent set?

Tripod Site Light Double 1000W 240V - Toolstation

 

Cheers

[Sawchip]

I need some sort of lighting for my workshop and was thinking about buying some site lighting but I always find them a bit too bright Is there some sort of alternative?

 

This is the sort of thing I'm thinking about getting: Anyone use something similar or could advise me where to get a decent set?

Tripod Site Light Double 1000W 240V - Toolstation

 

Cheers

 

Cant help with reviewing the site lights. But..

You could try LED Chip floods as a less intense and power saving alternative. I have 12w x2 pointing down on a bench and 1 x20w over another. The watts are the consumption but the lumina output is way higher. Have conventional strip lights as a overall light then turn on the LED's for when I'm at the benches.

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Mininthebox.co.uk for the bulb side of things???

[openspaceman]

I need some sort of lighting for my workshop and was thinking about buying some site lighting but I always find them a bit too bright Is there some sort of alternative?

 

This is the sort of thing I'm thinking about getting: Anyone use something similar or could advise me where to get a decent set?

Tripod Site Light Double 1000W 240V - Toolstation

 

Cheers

 

As has bee said look at LEDs I have some 3W ones that have PIRs in passageways and 2 8W ones over my bench.

 

Those 1000W halogens will keep you warm and cost 12p/hour each to run.

[mendiplogs]

As has bee said look at LEDs I have some 3W ones that have PIRs in passageways and 2 8W ones over my bench.

 

Those 1000W halogens will keep you warm and cost 12p/hour each to run.

 

Hi mate them 1000w need to be a millionaire to use them mate as you said LEDs are the best way to go thanks John

[scbk]

Depends how big the area is, how high the ceiling is etc. You could fit a number of batten lamp holders or pendants, fit them with CFL or LED bulbs, and you will get a nice even light over the entire workshop.

 

Then you can have more intense lighting over the workbench.

 

 

A halogen lamp by the workbench isn't actually a bad thing in winter as you can get the heat off it!!

 

 

You can get LED floodlights off ebay for next to nothing now (2 for a tenner!). Just be careful, on most of them the earth isn't connected, the wattage is overstated, and I would be dubious about how waterproof they are

[scbk]

Those 1000W halogens will keep you warm and cost 12p/hour each to run.

 

Up here with the hydro board they would cost 18.5p an hour!

[Python]

I use led floods in my big monitor and snake enclosures and they are great! Perfect light for working in...not to bright and iirc I only paid £10-£11 each from screw fix, they don't seem bothered by the high temps and humidity so should be fine in a workshop