Best place to buy shop lights? - Competition Diesel.Com

Randall12v · 08-22-2015, 04:01 PM

Looking to buy 9 - T8 or T5 6 lamp fixtures for my 36x56x14 buidling. Not dead set on T5 or T8, but have read that T8 should be sufficient for what I'm looking for.

Anyone have a location of where to buy them with bulbs for a good price?

Thanks!

DodgeDude55 · 08-23-2015, 10:28 AM

Would like to know this as well

zstroken · 08-23-2015, 10:47 AM

Just search Amazon.
Rule of thumb 6 T8 or 4 T5HO are similar lighting output. I would use T8's unless you are 15 feet or higher.

*GOT-Torque* · 08-24-2015, 09:12 AM

I used 8 of the 6 lamp T8 fixtures in my 40x32 garage at $95 each (looks like the price is higher now though)

http://www.primelights.com/6-Lamp-T8...HB7-W6-T81.htm

5000k 32W bulbs were around $3.50 each with shipping. Couldn't be happier with how it all turned out.

Shainer · 08-24-2015, 10:06 AM

Craigslist. Somebody always has a pile of them. No way I would pay $100 per fixture.

4x4dually · 08-24-2015, 10:39 AM

If you get T5's, be sure they have the high temp ballasts in them. I keep replacing mine as they go out.

Bad-Duvall · 08-24-2015, 11:00 AM

Monterey Lighting Solutions

Thats where i orderd mine from.
Cooper HBI T 8. My shop is atleast as bright as wal-mart

o yea i put 36 in my 60x72

zstroken · 08-24-2015, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Shainer

Craigslist. Somebody always has a pile of them. No way I would pay $100 per fixture.

I haven't seen many of the (6)t8 or 4(T5HO) fixtures on craigslist.

Shainer · 08-24-2015, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by zstroken

I haven't seen many of the (6)t8 or 4(T5HO) fixtures on craigslist.

That sucks. I would assume these are t8's.

http://denver.craigslist.org/for/5167087253.html

cityredneck · 08-24-2015, 07:03 PM

I just bought a dozen 4 bulb t5 fixtures 2 months ago and bulbs on amazon. 77 a piece for fixtures and i think it was 65 bucks per case for a case of 25 bulbs. Couldnt beat it. It makes my 5000sq light up like the apocalypse. Except looking like a 5400k pure white hid

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cityredneck · 08-24-2015, 07:04 PM

My ceilings are 13 feet. I was told 13-19ft for 4 bulb t5 and 20+ for 6 bulb t5 fixtures

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cityredneck · 08-24-2015, 07:08 PM

T5's are so bright this is one of the only pics i have where you can even see the pic. They usually bling the camera

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zstroken · 08-24-2015, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Shainer

That sucks. I would assume these are t8's.

http://denver.craigslist.org/for/5167087253.html

T12? 2Lamp magnetic ballast? Voltage? if those are 4 lamp t8 that is a pretty good deal, if 2 lamp, you have added wire, labor, boxes etc, deal starts to diminish.

Randall12v · 09-17-2015, 08:19 PM

we'll see if I regret this choice...I ended up getting 6 lamp, T5 - 6500k bulbs. Price was $110 each shipped w/ bulbs and ballasts. T8's would have been $17 cheaper. I believe they came with a 5 year warranty as well. Purchased through Cors Lighting in Illinois.

A friend of mine has the same 6500k T5's in his garage and it's awesome, definitely won't be dark in here. haha

Howling · 09-18-2015, 05:56 AM

Looking forward to seeing the results

4x4dually · 09-18-2015, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Randall12v

we'll see if I regret this choice...I ended up getting 6 lamp, T5 - 6500k bulbs.

Thou shalt not be disappointed in that choice. Don't look up without shades.

Howling · 09-18-2015, 07:21 AM

Might do a four lamp T5 in my new garage.

4x4dually · 09-18-2015, 07:24 AM

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Might do a four lamp T5 in my new garage.

If you do T5-HO's, you had better mount them 12-15 feet above the ground. They won't disperse good if you don't. I have three 4-bulb T5HO's in my 45'x45' shop mounted at 15 ft. They work good but I need more like 6 of them.

zstroken · 09-18-2015, 07:26 AM

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If you do T5-HO's, you had better mount them 12-15 feet above the ground. They won't disperse good if you don't. I have three 4-bulb T5HO's in my 45'x45' shop mounted at 15 ft. They work good but I need more like 6 of them.

Yes sire 4 lamp T5HO if about 15 feet, 6 lamp T8 if below.

Howling · 09-18-2015, 07:28 AM

New shop will have a high ceiling, new garage at the new house is only 10'.

08-22-2015, 04:01 PM	#1
Randall12v Name: Randall12v Title: ... Status: Not Here Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Quad Cities, IL. Member`s Gallery Posts: 2,396	Best place to buy shop lights? Looking to buy 9 - T8 or T5 6 lamp fixtures for my 36x56x14 buidling. Not dead set on T5 or T8, but have read that T8 should be sufficient for what I'm looking for. Anyone have a location of where to buy them with bulbs for a good price? Thanks! __________________ '04.5 Chevy 2500, 4x4, RCLB, LLY '97 Dodge 3500 SRW, 4x4, 12v SOLD

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zstroken Name: zstroken Title: For $$$ your name here Status: Not Here Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Western Michigan(by the lake) Member`s Gallery Posts: 23,151	Just search Amazon. Rule of thumb 6 T8 or 4 T5HO are similar lighting output. I would use T8's unless you are 15 feet or higher. __________________ 2008 4x4 Megacab, 68RFE 97 Dodge gone.... 24V P-Pump Mafia member #1(retired) Thanks to Mumau Diesel, Goerend Transmission, Northeast Diesel Service!

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GOT-Torque Name: GOT-Torque Title: is Status: Not Here Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Falls City, NE Member`s Gallery Posts: 5,284	I used 8 of the 6 lamp T8 fixtures in my 40x32 garage at $95 each (looks like the price is higher now though) http://www.primelights.com/6-Lamp-T8...HB7-W6-T81.htm 5000k 32W bulbs were around $3.50 each with shipping. Couldn't be happier with how it all turned out. __________________ "Enjoy the little things in life, because one day you will look back, and realize they were the big things" EATSOOT.com

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Shainer Name: Shainer Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Colorado Member`s Gallery Posts: 904	Craigslist. Somebody always has a pile of them. No way I would pay $100 per fixture. __________________ '98 24v "Irish Chimp". I started out with very little... I still have most of it.

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4x4dually Name: 4x4dually Title: Moderator Status: Not Here Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Stillwater, OK Member`s Gallery Posts: 31,812	If you get T5's, be sure they have the high temp ballasts in them. I keep replacing mine as they go out.

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Bad-Duvall Name: Bad-Duvall Title: MOST HATED Status: Not Here Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Perryville, Mo/Saint louis Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,419	Monterey Lighting Solutions Thats where i orderd mine from. Cooper HBI T 8. My shop is atleast as bright as wal-mart o yea i put 36 in my 60x72 __________________ 07 Dodge 2500 1996 12v 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 - Cummins Diesel Engine - Diesel Power Magazine Last edited by Bad-Duvall; 08-24-2015 at 11:01 AM.

08-24-2015, 07:03 PM	#10
cityredneck Name: cityredneck Title: Diesel Mechanic Status: Not Here Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Blairsville, PA Member`s Gallery Posts: 393	I just bought a dozen 4 bulb t5 fixtures 2 months ago and bulbs on amazon. 77 a piece for fixtures and i think it was 65 bucks per case for a case of 25 bulbs. Couldnt beat it. It makes my 5000sq light up like the apocalypse. Except looking like a 5400k pure white hid Sent from my SM-G900P using Tapatalk __________________ 05 Purple CCSB 5.9 Fastest to date 10.11 @ 137 HP Tuning by Gordon @ Innovative Exergy 150%, Industrial dual CP3's, Garrett GT4509R. Manual VB, Some nitrous and other goodies

08-24-2015, 07:04 PM	#11
cityredneck Name: cityredneck Title: Diesel Mechanic Status: Not Here Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Blairsville, PA Member`s Gallery Posts: 393	My ceilings are 13 feet. I was told 13-19ft for 4 bulb t5 and 20+ for 6 bulb t5 fixtures Sent from my SM-G900P using Tapatalk __________________ 05 Purple CCSB 5.9 Fastest to date 10.11 @ 137 HP Tuning by Gordon @ Innovative Exergy 150%, Industrial dual CP3's, Garrett GT4509R. Manual VB, Some nitrous and other goodies

09-17-2015, 08:19 PM	#14
Randall12v Name: Randall12v Title: ... Status: Not Here Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Quad Cities, IL. Member`s Gallery Posts: 2,396	we'll see if I regret this choice...I ended up getting 6 lamp, T5 - 6500k bulbs. Price was $110 each shipped w/ bulbs and ballasts. T8's would have been $17 cheaper. I believe they came with a 5 year warranty as well. Purchased through Cors Lighting in Illinois. A friend of mine has the same 6500k T5's in his garage and it's awesome, definitely won't be dark in here. haha __________________ '04.5 Chevy 2500, 4x4, RCLB, LLY '97 Dodge 3500 SRW, 4x4, 12v SOLD Last edited by Randall12v; 09-17-2015 at 08:20 PM.

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Howling Name: Howling Title: Soot Sniffer Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northern,IL Member`s Gallery Posts: 4,304	Looking forward to seeing the results __________________ Eric 2006 Dodge CTD/48re 4x4 Sport With some fuel and air. Bullseye,Hamilton,Exergy,EFI,ATS,FASS,HTS,Thuren, Toyo's... 1996 2500 RC 4x4 CTD-63/68/.83,5X.014,180 maxed Ppump,Fass...

09-18-2015, 07:21 AM	#17
Howling Name: Howling Title: Soot Sniffer Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northern,IL Member`s Gallery Posts: 4,304	Might do a four lamp T5 in my new garage. __________________ Eric 2006 Dodge CTD/48re 4x4 Sport With some fuel and air. Bullseye,Hamilton,Exergy,EFI,ATS,FASS,HTS,Thuren, Toyo's... 1996 2500 RC 4x4 CTD-63/68/.83,5X.014,180 maxed Ppump,Fass...

09-18-2015, 07:28 AM	#20
Howling Name: Howling Title: Soot Sniffer Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northern,IL Member`s Gallery Posts: 4,304	New shop will have a high ceiling, new garage at the new house is only 10'. __________________ Eric 2006 Dodge CTD/48re 4x4 Sport With some fuel and air. Bullseye,Hamilton,Exergy,EFI,ATS,FASS,HTS,Thuren, Toyo's... 1996 2500 RC 4x4 CTD-63/68/.83,5X.014,180 maxed Ppump,Fass...