I used a "formula" on garagejournal.com for figuring lights. I've got 14 twin tube T8 flourescents for just under 900sqft. It's adequate, but there are a few spots that could use more light.
On Oct 13, 2011, at 12:30 PM, Bill Cardell wrote: > Light is critical. spend a few extra bucks and get ballasts that work in the > cold, unless you will be heated all the time. Otherwise you'll be buying new > lights every year. > > Bill Cardell > TurboDog's Dad > Www.flyinmiata.com > 1-800-fly-mx5s > 970-464-5600 > > > On Oct 12, 2011, at 1:55 PM, "Wiseman, Curtis J" <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> Mark has some great ideas, especially for Northern climes (porous floor, >> plywood). >> >> >> >> It’s sort of like when somebody asks which FI system is best. The choir >> chimes in to ask “how do you plan to use it?” Is your garage a work space, >> a man-cave, a mother-in-law suite? Do you have buddies over or work by >> yourself? Do you care what it looks like or just how it functions? >> >> >> >> Generic suggestion though: LOTS of light. You can always turn some off if >> you want, but lots and lots of fluorescent fixtures make it easier on aging >> eyes to see that @#*%$# fitting. >> >> >> >> From: [email protected] >> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Mark Cookson >> Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2011 2:36 PM >> To: Ken Bogart >> Cc: Miatapower ([email protected]) >> Subject: EXTERNAL: Re: Wally's future Garage-Mahal >> >> >> >> Two things that I did that I really liked in my first garage: >> >> >> >> Covered the walls in 3/8 plywood instead of drywall (mount anything anywhere >> without worry) >> >> Ran hard lines with air fittings about every 15' (about 8 connections) and >> had two retractable reels on the ceiling for instant use; one air, one >> electric. >> >> >> >> I also have a wash basin (but only cold water, might consider a small hot >> water heater) and more power outlets than you can shake a stick at, >> including one in the middle of the floor for the table saw. >> >> >> >> My second garage has Internet and TV, and the previous owner had flexible >> air lines that he took when he sold it. >> >> >> >> Making a good sound dampening box for the air compressor would be high on my >> list too. >> >> >> >> I currently want to do something like those plastic floor tiles that raise >> you up a quarter of an inch to let snow and water drain below the working >> surface. >> >> >> >> A lift or pit would be ideal, but my roof is too low and tearing up my floor >> isn't really in the cards. >> >> >> >> Enjoy! >> >> Mark >> >> >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> >> On Oct 12, 2011, at 10:56 AM, Ken Bogart <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> When I build mine.. I want the following: >> >> >> >> - 2-post lift bay >> >> - a walled and drained wash bay >> >> - a work bay (machine tools, work bench) >> >> - a room for hanging out with couch, tv, bar, bathroom >> >> - open indoor area to park at least 6 cars >> >> - a storage/parts area (in a loft?) >> >> >> >> I figure this would have to be at least 2500sf or larger... >> >> >> >> >> >> Ken Bogart >> ----------------------------------------------------- >> 96 Montego Blue FFS Coldside (His) >> 97 Black & Tan (Hers) >> 90 Crystal White (sons) >> ------------------------------------------------------ >> http://www.miatacare.com >> http://www.cincimiata.com >> http://www.bcchallenger.org >> MiataMail.com list owner >> >> >> On Wed, Oct 12, 2011 at 1:46 PM, Helsel, Walt <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> So, moving to a new home.. going to have either an existing or built pole >> building for the car-addiction. Looking for those of you with Garage-Mahals >> to chime in. Right now I am working out of a 2 stall garage 24x24x8. >> Workbench in the front on a 5’ deep raised stoop, wood heated, partially >> insulated. There is not enough width for working on cars with crap along >> walls (crap being a parts washer, bench grinder, shelving, etc) and it’s >> fairly crowded with all the big stuff (woodstove, engine hoist, engine >> stand, blast cabinet, drill press, band saw, table saw, 3 welders, etc) that >> is all roaming the space. So, looking for suggestions and advice from those >> of you that have dedicated hobby space… >> >> >> >> Things you would do again >> >> Things you regret doing >> >> Layout suggestions >> >> Storage ideas >> >> Workbench ideas (location, layout, etc) >> >> >> >> Anything else you think might be useful. I would love to go to a 2 post >> lift down the road so I want at least one high bay for that, but for now I’m >> thinking something like this: >> >> >> >> 28’w x 40 (or 48’)’l x 14’h >> >> 2 stalls wide, with workshop in the front (away from the doors) >> >> 2 overhead doors on short end, 1 mandoor, some windows of some variety for >> light. >> >> Concrete floor and approach >> >> 220v electric >> >> Water if I am lucky >> >> Insulated and heated (Michigan winters) >> >> Will be wired for music, internet and phone as well. >> >> >> >> So, toss your ideas out.. I’m game to start figuring out how to set up the >> future work space! >> >> Wallyman >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> This e-mail and any attachments contain URS Corporation confidential >> information that may be proprietary or privileged. 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