"Lyle2254" u31763@uwe wrote in message news:6dd18d7ffb33b@uwe...
I am considering an addition to my garage and have started to think about
what I would like to have for lighting when I complete the construction.
Like most people I want a brightly lite area with low up front cost and
low
electrical consumption. Plus a system that works well in cold weather.
This
structure may not be heated at all times and I would like to flip the
switch
and have the lights to work instantly with out a major delay and extented
flicker. I have been told that my best choice in fluorescent lighting
would
be 4 foot T-8's with high power ballasts?


There are some fixtures that sate cold weather. OTOH, I just turned my shop
light on at 15 degrees. It took about 3 minutes for them to reach full
brightness, but they were plenty bright enough for me to find the snow
blower.