New Shop. Which lights?
To the center is 15' tall. about 12' at the walls. I have used those Halides in the past. Problem I've had with those is during lightning storms the power is for ever flickering off every 10 minutes or so. And it rains here in Fl. often. When the power goes off they take several minutes to cool off and relight.
18x40 building and how high is the celing?
I have 2 4ft 4 bulb T5 flourescents in the work table area, which is 15x15 area of a 30x40x14 building. I have 2 skylight panels, and then 2 400W metal halides with diffusers for when I am in the shop at night.
I friend has a 50x50 and he put 10 of the 4ft 4bulb T5s thoughout, and it lights it well. T5s are super efficient, quick to light, and don't give you a headache after being out in the shop all day.
To the center is 15' tall. about 12' at the walls. I have used those Halides in the past. Problem I've had with those is during lightning storms the power is for ever flickering off every 10 minutes or so. And it rains here in Fl. often. When the power goes off they take several minutes to cool off and relight.
