neo Posted December 8, 2013 Posted December 8, 2013 http://www.ebay.co.u...984.m1423.l2649 Would the above be bright enough for a 8' x 6' garden shed ? Thinking of a 5m 5050 for £18.94 Quote
Tricky-Ricky Posted December 8, 2013 Posted December 8, 2013 Depends what you want to do in the shed, I use these in my fish tank, and for me they are bright enough, but the tank is only 40"x20" deep, to do anything sensible like working on something I think you will need two or three times that amount, I use a 4ft tube and a single 60w energy saver in my 8'x6'. Quote
Lexx Posted December 8, 2013 Posted December 8, 2013 Doubt it. I use these in my indicators and for my number plate lights. They give out a huge amount of light up to about 2ft. After that they lose intensity. Quote
neo Posted December 8, 2013 Author Posted December 8, 2013 ah thanks for the replies, will look at other options Quote
WhackyWill Posted December 8, 2013 Posted December 8, 2013 B&Q do some nice fluorescent strip lights, you can get them on line as well Quote
leonk Posted December 8, 2013 Posted December 8, 2013 B&Q do some nice fluorescent strip lights, you can get them on line as well As above, plus we get ours from Toolstation. We use the led ones you mention for under cupboard lighting on kitchens and display units etc, as mentioned, probably not suitable for lighting a shed. If you get a strip light, try to get one with a cover incase you bash it by mistake. Failing that just get an cheap IP rated outside light suitable for low energy bulbs. Again, Toolstation. https://www.google.c...386606156939248 Quote
neo Posted December 16, 2013 Author Posted December 16, 2013 found this - http://www.diy.com/nav/decor/lighting/indoor-lighting/spotlights___downlights/-specificproducttype-downlights/Fluorescent-Batten-58W-H-85mm-x-W-1523mm-12258133?ecamp=ret_dtf_criteo_12788839 comes with tube and starter Quote
Lexx Posted December 16, 2013 Posted December 16, 2013 You got a local lighting distributor in your area. They may be able to set you up a wee bit cheaper and B&Q can. Although at £15 I suppose there's not a lot in it. Quote
neo Posted December 16, 2013 Author Posted December 16, 2013 will have a look over christmas, the 60 watt bulb thats in there will do for now, as long as i can find my stash of beers thats in there i'm good :drunk: Quote
neo Posted February 18, 2014 Author Posted February 18, 2014 Just to drag this thread up again, finally got round to sorting the lighting out, went for the 5050 led strip light 5 meter in the end and very pleasantly surprised how good they are for £18.50 delivered please excuse the mess inside the shed, guess most sheds/garages are dumping grounds No flash on camera, hence the slightly blurry pictures. Quote
clockwize Posted February 20, 2014 Posted February 20, 2014 That looks good neo, I just bought 2 battery powered led strips on amazon as I have no power in my garage.. Will let you guys know how I get on Quote
neo Posted February 20, 2014 Author Posted February 20, 2014 Glad you like the pics, share ypurswhen the lights arrive Quote
Fodder Posted February 20, 2014 Posted February 20, 2014 (edited) That looks good neo, I just bought 2 battery powered led strips on amazon as I have no power in my garage.. Will let you guys know how I get on Please do, also as Neo says some pics and if you're pleased how about a link to the type on eBay? Edit: on amazon!!!!! even In the garage I'm good but I will be replacing the sheds this year and I won't have power there. These could be useful especially if you could incorporate a solar panel charger?! Neo, they look great value for money Edited February 20, 2014 by Fodder Quote
neo Posted February 20, 2014 Author Posted February 20, 2014 Yeah, thought they were worth a shot for less than £20 Quote
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