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PoP wrote:
I'm just doing up my garage/workshop and would appreciate advice on
what sort of lighting to put up. It's a double-width garage, one
smallish window on one side. During daylight that's sufficient but
with the evenings drawing in I'm going to be relying on candlepower
more and more.

As others have said, fluorescents are ideal for this use. New twin 6ft
fittings with metal reflectors will cost about 40 quid each from the likes
of TLC, so will be fairly pricey to do the job properly.

It's worth looking for a factory or office block which is being
demolished or re-furbished - these are usually scrapped at this time, and
can be had for very little. Try and get more than you need for spares,
although many designs have a very long production span so are easy to
repair.

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Dave Plowman London SW 12
RIP Acorn