Garage Improvements

[brucebanner]

I purchased:

https://www.costco.ca/koda-116-cm-(4...100537804.html

They're okay for the price point but would prefer much brighter.

[Doozer]

I ordered these back in 2020 and it's been great.

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I just have an average suburban garage, with 2 light sockets in the roof. I added a Y-splitter to each one to double them, and then ordered 4 of the above lights, and it's like daylight in there. If you're looking for lots of light for cheap and easy with no rewiring, it's a decent option.

[ExtraSlow]

If you are getting the folding kind, get the ones that fold "up" and not "down" as Doozer posted. Means you can easily angle them outwards for more diffused light, and you lose less headroom too.
I have these: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B083TZ6W68
And they have the center section for shining down, and four "petals" for shining out to the side. Very happy with them. I see this item is not available right now, but I am sure a similar style can be found.

[JfuckinC]

I'm looking for super bright, and the tube style so i can spread them out and get light everywhere, i work on the cars a lot in the garage.

[ThePenIsMightier]

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I purchased:

https://www.costco.ca/koda-116-cm-(4...100537804.html

They're okay for the price point but would prefer much brighter.

Me too. They are fine but not excellent.
Sometimes motion sensor gets confused and becomes hyper sensitive or leaves them on.

[Disoblige]

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I'm looking for super bright, and the tube style so i can spread them out and get light everywhere, i work on the cars a lot in the garage.

For the price of those cheap China fold up LEDs using your standard light bulb sockets, worth a try?

I know just using 2 in mine already is night and day difference.

[Doozer]

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If you are getting the folding kind, get the ones that fold "up" and not "down" as Doozer posted. Means you can easily angle them outwards for more diffused light, and you lose less headroom too.
I have these: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B083TZ6W68

Fair point, but it depends how you use them. In my garage, headroom isn't an issue as the sockets are I think 18' up, and the Y-adapters kick them out to the side, so I actually do fold a few of the petals flatter (downwards) because otherwise the Y-splitter kicks the light upwards.

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For the price of those cheap China fold up LEDs using your standard light bulb sockets, worth a try?

I know just using 2 in mine already is night and day difference.

This, it's so cheap it's worth a try, and there are always places to use these lights. Basement storerooms, patio, whatever, if you don't like them in the garage. For the price it's an easy try anyway.

[SpdDmn268]

@Doozer would you have a link for the y-splitter, or similar to what you're using? I have 2 existing sockets but want at least 4 lights.

[ExtraSlow]

Just wire in additional bulb sockets guys. Garage wiring is the easiest wiring.

[gcoap]

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@Doozer would you have a link for the y-splitter, or similar to what you're using? I have 2 existing sockets but want at least 4 lights.

https://www.homedepot.ca/product/lev...ite/1000105495

[Kjonus]

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@Doozer would you have a link for the y-splitter, or similar to what you're using? I have 2 existing sockets but want at least 4 lights.

https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/l...w.ds#store=325

[Doozer]

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@Doozer would you have a link for the y-splitter, or similar to what you're using? I have 2 existing sockets but want at least 4 lights.

Any of the links posted above this post will work. They're cheap and can be found pretty much anywhere.

I've also heard garage wiring is easy, but I haven't done it, my garage roof is covered in drywall, and it's still not as easy as plugging in a Y splitter.

[B.Spilner]

Can't remember if I posted this here, but swicthed out my costco 4ft led fixtures for Amazon Barrina leds. I'm at 20x 4ft tubes now and lights it right up.

[brucebanner]

Anyone have any recommendations for a good seal kit for your garage door(bottom, sides & top? Should replace mine before winter actually comes.

[GOnSHO]

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Can't remember if I posted this here, but swicthed out my costco 4ft led fixtures for Amazon Barrina leds. I'm at 20x 4ft tubes now and lights it right up.

you just cut the plug ends off and attach to power in the sockets?

[B.Spilner]

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you just cut the plug ends off and attach to power in the sockets?

Negative. They come with plug in or hard wired. And then you can link them together or go with the supplied 6ft cord or 1ft cord.

(Pack of 6) Barrina LED T5 Integrated Single Fixture, 4FT, 2200lm, 6500K (Super Bright White), 20W, Utility Shop Light, Ceiling and Under Cabinet Light, Corded electric with built-in ON/OFF switch https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01HBT3BVM/...ing=UTF8&psc=1

[schurchill39]

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Negative. They come with plug in or hard wired. And then you can link them together or go with the supplied 6ft cord or 1ft cord.

(Pack of 6) Barrina LED T5 Integrated Single Fixture, 4FT, 2200lm, 6500K (Super Bright White), 20W, Utility Shop Light, Ceiling and Under Cabinet Light, Corded electric with built-in ON/OFF switch https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01HBT3BVM/...ing=UTF8&psc=1

Holy shit, $65 for 6 4ft sections lights included?! Thats a hell of a deal.

[firebane]

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Holy shit, $65 for 6 4ft sections lights included?! Thats a hell of a deal.

I put 6 of those in my shop with 15 foot vaulted ceilings and made a huge difference in lighting

[GOnSHO]

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Negative. They come with plug in or hard wired. And then you can link them together or go with the supplied 6ft cord or 1ft cord.

(Pack of 6) Barrina LED T5 Integrated Single Fixture, 4FT, 2200lm, 6500K (Super Bright White), 20W, Utility Shop Light, Ceiling and Under Cabinet Light, Corded electric with built-in ON/OFF switch https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01HBT3BVM/...ing=UTF8&psc=1

SICK! thanks man! I didnt see that when I looked them up!

[B.Spilner]

Yuuuup! Leds have come down a lot in cost. It's a crazy deal for what you're getting.