On Thu, 23 Apr 2015 21:28:05 -0400, Tom Gardner
wrote:

I'm really
thinking of a 4-bulb 8' florescent above the desk. Any better solutions?

Some alternatives

http://www.neon-john.com/Misc/Big_as...scent_lamp.htm

and

http://www.neon-john.com/Lighting/Sh...ting_index.htm

The T8 HO fluorescent lamps may output more light but also likely are
more expensive. The HO (high output) version is about 3x brighter
than regular T8 lamps.

John

John DeArmond
http://www.neon-john.com
http://www.fluxeon.com
Tellico Plains, Occupied TN
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