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KensAuto · « **Reply #400 on:** September 08, 2016, 05:24:21 PM »

That's better than it going into the dry-wall. lol

rpar86 · « **Reply #401 on:** September 08, 2016, 05:26:40 PM »

^ Good one Ken! :D

KensAuto · « **Reply #402 on:** September 08, 2016, 05:34:01 PM »

I was one of the guys that thought Kyle said that they got the drywall up before the roof was done, earlier, when he actually typed dry well. haha

rpar86 · « **Reply #403 on:** September 08, 2016, 05:44:17 PM »

Oh good, I wasn't the only one!

Sammconn · « **Reply #404 on:** September 08, 2016, 05:48:44 PM »

Nope... At least three of us I guess... :)

Dawg25385 · « **Reply #405 on:** September 16, 2016, 11:28:23 PM »

So switching gears slightly, and nerding out moderately.... Got my media room put together

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JR · « **Reply #406 on:** September 16, 2016, 11:31:03 PM »

Looks good Kyle.

rpar86 · « **Reply #407 on:** September 17, 2016, 01:32:04 AM »

Very nice! The white outlets on the dark wall would constantly catch my eye and be a distraction though.

Dawg25385 · « **Reply #408 on:** September 17, 2016, 01:33:08 AM »

Yeah...... They'll be converted to black at some point

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rpar86 · « **Reply #409 on:** September 17, 2016, 01:45:07 AM »

I knew that was gonna bug ya too :)

Dawg25385 · « **Reply #410 on:** September 17, 2016, 02:20:41 AM »

I'll switch em over when I do the crown molding and cove lighting

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Wilbur · « **Reply #411 on:** September 17, 2016, 01:56:38 PM »

That's kooks great!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #412 on:** September 17, 2016, 05:06:18 PM »

That Lycoming gray?

I sorta like that color

I've seen it before... :)

Dawg25385 · « **Reply #413 on:** September 17, 2016, 09:07:03 PM »

It's called graphite charcoal by behr

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Sammconn · « **Reply #414 on:** September 18, 2016, 06:41:31 AM »

Looks really good Kyle.
The outlets would drive me nuts. Just stick out too much.
Don't blame you for changing them up.

BobbyB · « **Reply #415 on:** September 18, 2016, 09:34:20 AM »

Looks like a right fancy nerd cave! ;D

To me the outlets look fine. There's gotta be some contrasting color and the small splashes of it doesn't detract from the overall room, the feng shui if you will.

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #416 on:** September 18, 2016, 06:22:40 PM »

I like your taste in movies......I bet you can find Star Wars themed outlets and switches

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #417 on:** September 18, 2016, 06:24:47 PM »

https://www.etsy.com/listing/289082097/star-wars-light-switch-plate-outlet?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_d-home_and_living-other&utm_custom1=4ff79e17-0490-428b-9965-33940bf8763c&gclid=CMj-_aX6mc8CFUk6gQodw70Emg

Dawg25385 · « **Reply #418 on:** September 18, 2016, 11:23:09 PM »

Now that's taking it to a whole new level TRN

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EL TATE · « **Reply #419 on:** September 19, 2016, 10:39:16 AM »

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on September 18, 2016, 06:22:40 PM

I like your taste in movies......I bet you can find Star Wars themed outlets and switches

Room looks great. I like the contrast, but maybe not so stark. A subtle shift in the force, if you will. TRN's got the ticket with the themed covers. But that's just like, my opinion man. You could get a nice area rug to really tie the room together...

BobbyB · « **Reply #420 on:** September 19, 2016, 02:24:10 PM »

Quote from: EL TATE on September 19, 2016, 10:39:16 AM

You could get a nice area rug to really tie the room together...

Now if the Dude will abide.

EL TATE · « **Reply #421 on:** September 19, 2016, 04:24:14 PM »

I don't know about you, but I take comfort in that.

BobbyB · « **Reply #422 on:** September 19, 2016, 05:15:57 PM »

Quote from: EL TATE on September 19, 2016, 04:24:14 PM

I don't know about you, but I take comfort in that.

In?

EL TATE · « **Reply #423 on:** September 19, 2016, 05:20:40 PM »

If the Dude Abides. one of my favorite Sam Elliot monologues. Just don't often get the opportunity to drop some B.L. quotes in home decorating techniques, but I figured you'd catch it. we'll have to wait for the rest of the DOT brigade after the west coast gets off work I suppose.

Really nice house btw Kyle. and the air plumbed all around the shop w/ quick connects at multiple intervals is how I dream of it. And as you referenced the wiring, "buy once cry once", my neighbor always said you can get it good fast and cheap but can only pick two.

rpar86 · « **Reply #424 on:** September 19, 2016, 06:15:54 PM »

Funny -- I just read the other day that Sam Elliott was raised in Portland and attended Clark College, right here in my neck of the woods.

Dawg25385 · « **Reply #425 on:** September 19, 2016, 06:23:36 PM »

Cheap fast or good, pick 2... So true

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Dawg25385 · « **Reply #426 on:** September 19, 2016, 09:20:57 PM »

Let there be light

After much research, these vs T8's, I decided to take advantage of Costco's sale and go with these for the shop

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stlaser · « **Reply #427 on:** September 19, 2016, 11:09:34 PM »

Quote from: Dawg25385 on September 19, 2016, 09:20:57 PM

Let there be light

After much research, these vs T8's, I decided to take advantage of Costco's sale and go with these for the shop

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Good choice! I have those exact same lights & love them. I can also attest to their durability as one was hung incorrectly & fell from a 10' ceiling hitting the JK hardtop on the way to the concrete floor. Figured it would be toast but hung it back up & still working fine today.

Dawg25385 · « **Reply #428 on:** September 19, 2016, 11:10:45 PM »

On sale for 25 a pop. A decent T8 fixture and bulbs would have been around 20. Plus Costco's warranty, done deal

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cudakidd53 · « **Reply #429 on:** September 19, 2016, 11:13:33 PM »

Bright idea........ ;D

Dawg25385 · « **Reply #430 on:** September 19, 2016, 11:22:52 PM »

Shawn, how square feet per light do you have in your setup? I'm going to be a little less than 100 square feet per fixture in the main shop area (behind the double door)

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stlaser · « **Reply #431 on:** September 20, 2016, 12:04:13 AM »

Quote from: Dawg25385 on September 19, 2016, 11:22:52 PM

Shawn, how square feet per light do you have in your setup? I'm going to be a little less than 100 square feet per fixture in the main shop area (behind the double door)

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I have them on two different runs, basically low (one run) & high (two runs) the separate runs are staggered if that makes sense? Low is right at one fixture for every 150 sq ft & its acceptable. High is at one fixture for every 60 sq ft & I love it, everything is lit well with no dim spots.

Dawg25385 · « **Reply #432 on:** September 20, 2016, 12:18:27 AM »

Cool, good info. Yeah I'll have 3 rows (left middle right). Will be 10 lights for 900 sq ft. The right will be over the work benches. I might put a couple extra over the work top also, on its own switch maybe. That will be my "high"

Every 60, dang that must be bright :)

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Dawg25385 · « **Reply #433 on:** September 20, 2016, 12:19:17 AM »

Tomorrow I might draw a schematic and get you to offer up your thoughts. I'm at 9' ceiling too so a little lower than yours

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JR · « **Reply #434 on:** September 20, 2016, 01:40:56 AM »

I have a couple of those, they work great. One over the lathe and the other in the shed, nice when cold as the LED works more better than flo's.

I have been looking for flat panels or recessed for up stairs, but nothing has grabbed yet.

stlaser · « **Reply #435 on:** September 20, 2016, 07:42:51 AM »

I have two different ceiling heights in my garage. One is 9' & other is 10' (back part of garage is 9'). Then I have a couple mounted under my small loft which is at 7' & these are over the welding / work bench. I've never had a work space lit up like this but as I'm getting older it is very handy & I greatly appreciate good lighting. With that said unless it's a lengthy project the second run rarely comes on with the first. I'd say do your plan the way you have it & then fill in with more if you're not satisfied. That was the way I did it & for $25 a pop it's hard to beat......

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #436 on:** September 20, 2016, 09:43:06 AM »

Looks like I'll be stopping at Costco on the way home in the next day or two.

Raising boys into RealMen!!

EL TATE · « **Reply #437 on:** September 20, 2016, 09:49:42 AM »

Quote from: cudakidd53 on September 19, 2016, 11:13:33 PM

Bright idea........ ;D

I see what you did there ;D

Wilbur · « **Reply #438 on:** September 20, 2016, 10:53:43 AM »

Quote from: stlaser on September 20, 2016, 07:42:51 AM

as I'm getting older it is very handy & I greatly appreciate good lighting.

THIS^^^^ >:(

Dawg25385 · « **Reply #439 on:** September 20, 2016, 12:54:14 PM »

Here's what I'm going for. The "runs" are color coordinated, meaning each color will be on its own switch, with switches at front and back

Doing some recalcs, I'm actually at 1 light every 80 feet

Less on the RV side, but that's not a work area, and the ceilings are 16'

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Bear9350 · « **Reply #440 on:** September 20, 2016, 01:15:41 PM »

Just my opinion but do you really think it is necessary to have three separate runs in the shop area? I've been in a few shop like that and generally all three switches would be together and they all get thrown at the same time. You are installing a bunch of LEDs so its not like your going to see much of a hit on your electric bill.

If it were me I would pull all the ceiling lights on one switch in the work area. Then have separate switches for your dedicated areas/ additional lighting over your workbench that you can switch on when needed.

Dawg25385 · « **Reply #441 on:** September 20, 2016, 01:16:43 PM »

Hmm. Yeah you might be right. They'll prob all come on at once 90% of the time

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Bob Smith · « **Reply #442 on:** September 20, 2016, 02:22:51 PM »

I guess if they will all be on 90% of the time you are in there then switch them all on one. If not, in my shop I have two zones plus the work bench area. I like Shawn's idea of enough lighting to get by plus extra when needed. Build it right once and be happy. Extra switches and wire isn't a very big % of total cost of shop. Even if they are for later use and never get used better to have them in place then having to tear apart to install later
Do you plan on having a drop cord on a reel that will need a plug-in? I used plug-in boxes to plug the lights into instead of hard wire, so power is available all over the ceiling area. Now if the ceiling area is going to be left open you can add anytime. That is a very nice shop/garage/storage area Kyle.

JR · « **Reply #443 on:** September 20, 2016, 02:41:43 PM »

Maybe a motion for 1 light in each shop and a switch for the rest. Plus the motion helps lets you know if someone is there when you aren't minus an alarm.

You could also just run the light runs all to one box and modify as seen by use.

stlaser · « **Reply #444 on:** September 20, 2016, 02:42:13 PM »

The way I did mine was to have a small work area separate in case I didn't need whole garage lit up. Then the couple lights that are over the garage door (when it's up) are on with the work area but are switched off by the chain switch on the light. So if I'm working in winter with door shut I can have them on but during warm months they stay off as the door is bringing in ambient light.

KensAuto · « **Reply #445 on:** September 20, 2016, 03:22:51 PM »

Just a thought, but maybe push the rv lights a little closer together, and add one on each end...parallel to the door and rear wall...or at least the rear. That will be a dark area(s) once the trailer is in there.

Dawg25385 · « **Reply #446 on:** September 20, 2016, 03:26:36 PM »

I have em on the edges so they'll be serviceable without scaffolding ;) one on either end may be a good idea though too.

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KensAuto · « **Reply #447 on:** September 20, 2016, 03:29:17 PM »

I meant closer together the other way...to make room for the ones on the end. :)

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #448 on:** September 20, 2016, 03:33:21 PM »

Prob too late, but the 8ft fixtures seem to work well for me. I have 4 8ft double tube in my 20x30, plus 2 beehive 300w equivalent med base florescent plus two 4ft double tube over the work bench. Still not bright enough at times for my aging eyes.

Id probably do more in the RV area at a minimum given the ceiling height, maybe just another row of three down the middle.\

looking good Kyle!

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #449 on:** September 20, 2016, 03:34:50 PM »

meh, 10 ft ladder in the back of the truck bed and you can change them easily.