Dimmable LED shop lights

[96scarab]

Any recommendations? I’ve searched Amazon and dimmable LED is very limited. My garage is 952 sq ft with 10 foot ceilings. I need a lot more light but I want dimmable so when I’m having a beer watching tv I don’t feel like I’m in a tanning bed.

 

[Taboma]

Any recommendations? I’ve searched Amazon and dimmable LED is very limited. My garage is 952 sq ft with 10 foot ceilings. I need a lot more light but I want dimmable so when I’m having a beer watching tv I don’t feel like I’m in a tanning bed.

These are dimmable, but will require you to perform a simple double-ended ballast by-pass. This is the method I've been using on converting my garage and shop lights, this way you eliminate any pesky future ballast problems and it only takes a couple of minutes. There's a list of compatible dimmers on this link as well as the straight forward re-wiring required. Would want the 4500 or 6000K for your garage.

https://www.amazon.com/Fulight-Dimmable-Warm-Tube-Light/dp/B00V5X32CE?th=1

 

[96scarab]

These are dimmable, but will require you to perform a simple double-ended ballast by-pass. This is the method I've been using on converting my garage and shop lights, this way you eliminate any pesky future ballast problems and it only takes a couple of minutes. There's a list of compatible dimmers on this link as well as the straight forward re-wiring required. Would want the 4500 or 6000K for your garage.

https://www.amazon.com/Fulight-Dimmable-Warm-Tube-Light/dp/B00V5X32CE?th=1

Would I have to buy a separate fixture for each bulb? Thanks for the link!

 

[450grip]

I put dimmable LED globes in a utility light string.
its 60’ long. I put a dimmer control in a metal single gang box, with a male Edison plug for the wall on one side, and a female Edison coming out the other. Plugged in string lights, and it works perfect!

 

[Taboma]

Would I have to buy a separate fixture for each bulb? Thanks for the link!

Ahhh geeze, I need more coffee, pronto My bad, I have no idea why I assumed you already had 4' fluorescent strips you were retro-fitting

The proper question is ---- you've got a nice large garage shop that currently is in need of a lighting re-fresh so the lighting is adequate for a multitude of intended uses.
You can use plug in light strings, or various other plug and play products or use the opportunity to install a nice lighting upgrade. Quick and dirty or a bit more work and $$, that's only a decision you can make. As an example, although hard to see it appears you've currently got incandescent fixtures mounted on ceiling J-boxes. Those can be removed and a 4' LED fixture mounted on that same box and additional 4' strips mounted end to end to that first one --- as needed.
The other factor is, are all these garage lights on one switch, or are areas switched independently ? This will determine if you need all the LEDs dimmable, or perhaps only one where the tv is located.

OR, there's other styles of LED fixtures available, like 2' x 4', or large round, all that can be mounted to that same ceiling J-box. Here's one example, wouldn't take many of these to really light up your space. These also can mounted end to end to cover a larger area and they are dimmable. A few dollars, YES, but these are good quality and will work well and they're not throw-away junk fixtures. The question is, what do YOU want for your garage / shop ?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XJDRCZK/ref=emc_b_5_t

 

[hallett21]

I like this style in garages.

Commercial Electric 1 ft. x 4 ft. 50W Dimmable White Integrated LED Edge-Lit Deco Flat Panel Flush Mount Ceiling Light with CCT 74218/HD - The Home Depot

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[96scarab]

Ahhh geeze, I need more coffee, pronto My bad, I have no idea why I assumed you already had 4' fluorescent strips you were retro-fitting

The proper question is ---- you've got a nice large garage shop that currently is in need of a lighting re-fresh so the lighting is adequate for a multitude of intended uses.
You can use plug in light strings, or various other plug and play products or use the opportunity to install a nice lighting upgrade. Quick and dirty or a bit more work and $$, that's only a decision you can make. As an example, although hard to see it appears you've currently got incandescent fixtures mounted on ceiling J-boxes. Those can be removed and a 4' LED fixture mounted on that same box and additional 4' strips mounted end to end to that first one --- as needed.
The other factor is, are all these garage lights on one switch, or are areas switched independently ? This will determine if you need all the LEDs dimmable, or perhaps only one where the tv is located.

OR, there's other styles of LED fixtures available, like 2' x 4', or large round, all that can be mounted to that same ceiling J-box. Here's one example, wouldn't take many of these to really light up your space. These also can mounted end to end to cover a larger area and they are dimmable. A few dollars, YES, but these are good quality and will work well and they're not throw-away junk fixtures. The question is, what do YOU want for your garage / shop ?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XJDRCZK/ref=emc_b_5_t

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I was afraid this was going to be a royal PIA. Yes, they all operate on the same switch. I would probably need to add two j-boxes to get more light on one side of the garage. That wouldn’t be a big deal but getting access is challenging

 

[hallett21]

I was afraid this was going to be a royal PIA. Yes, they all operate on the same switch. I would probably need to add two j-boxes to get more light on one side of the garage. That wouldn’t be a big deal but getting access is challenging

Do you have a crawl space above garage ceiling? Or at least 12” of space above the ceiling joists?

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These fixtures only require 2” of space but 12” makes fishing the wire easier. Home Depot sells klein fish sticks.

You can change you’re existing jbox ceiling fixture to one of these. From there layout a new can every 6-8ft. You can do everything from the garage floor on a ladder.


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[Taboma]

I was afraid this was going to be a royal PIA. Yes, they all operate on the same switch. I would probably need to add two j-boxes to get more light on one side of the garage. That wouldn’t be a big deal but getting access is challenging

Removing and remounting new fixtures to your existing boxes ez pz --- difficulty of additional boxes depends on direction of ceiling joists and what's above the garage.
There's a lot of options available, for types and installation. I'm just tossing out ideas, which tend to be biased as a retired electrical contractor.

 

[Taboma]

Do you have a crawl space above garage ceiling? Or at least 12” of space above the ceiling joists?

HALO HLB Series 6 in. Adjustable CCT Canless IC Rated Dimmable Indoor, Outdoor Integrated LED Recessed Light Kit HLB6099FS1EMWR - The Home Depot

Halo HLB6 Round, Selectable Series Downlights are complete 6 in. ultra-thin canless recessed lights designed for use in new construction, remodel and retrofit installation, without needing a housing or

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These fixtures only require 2” of space but 12” makes fishing the wire easier. Home Depot sells klein fish sticks.

You can change you’re existing jbox ceiling fixture to one of these. From there layout a new can every 6-8ft. You can do everything from the garage floor on a ladder.


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Do these carry a fire rating in the event you have living area about the garage ? I didn't see it mentioned in the specs.

 

[hallett21]

Do these carry a fire rating in the event you have living area about the garage ? I didn't see it mentioned in the specs.

You know I’ve never installed them in that scenario. They are rated for direct insulation contact. However not direct with spray foam but I don’t know how you would run into that situation.

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[96scarab]

Do you have a crawl space above garage ceiling? Or at least 12” of space above the ceiling joists?

HALO HLB Series 6 in. Adjustable CCT Canless IC Rated Dimmable Indoor, Outdoor Integrated LED Recessed Light Kit HLB6099FS1EMWR - The Home Depot

Halo HLB6 Round, Selectable Series Downlights are complete 6 in. ultra-thin canless recessed lights designed for use in new construction, remodel and retrofit installation, without needing a housing or

www.homedepot.com

These fixtures only require 2” of space but 12” makes fishing the wire easier. Home Depot sells klein fish sticks.

You can change you’re existing jbox ceiling fixture to one of these. From there layout a new can every 6-8ft. You can do everything from the garage floor on a ladder.


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I don’t have a crawl space it’s a living area. I like the clean look of can lights

 

[Taboma]

I don’t have a crawl space it’s a living area. I like the clean look of can lights

If you have living area above, you need to protect the integrity of the fire rating of that garage ceiling. This requires a fire rated fixture if you're going with a recessed fixture that requires you to cut open that ceiling. Most all fire rated recessed "Can" lights have a box surrounding the fixture can, you're not going to install one of these through a 6" found opening.
Here's a couple of examples --- https://www.amazon.com/Progress-Lighting-P821-FB-Recessed-Assembly/dp/B00084W73Q

They do however make round fire rated "Old work" boxes for use with a surface mounted fixture. So again, depending on the direction of the ceiling joists, adding a box may be possible or you can always run a 1/2" emt conduit on the surface between fixtures and paint it --- about now the light strings are sounding more tempting aren't they ?

 

[hallett21]

How about 8ft LEDs?

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First one goes at existing fixture location. Then run them in a straight line. You can inter connect them so you had a 32 ft +\- line of lights.

You can even make 90 degree turns with a few fittings.


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[Taboma]

How about 8ft LEDs?

Metalux 8 ft. Linear White Integrated LED Warehouse Strip Light with 8176 Lumens, 4000K, UNV Voltage 8SL8040 - The Home Depot

The Metalux 8 FT. SLSTP series is a fully integrated LED solution which balances performance, aesthetics, and cost. Developed with a low profile housing, this high quality LED striplight incorporates

www.homedepot.com

Commercial Electric 8 ft. 450-Watt Equivalent Integrated LED White Wide Strip Light Fixture High Output 9000 Lumens 4000K 90-Watt (8-Pack)-54599141-8PK - The Home Depot

Commercial Electric's 8 ft. Integrated LED Wide Strip Light offers traditional linear lighting using the latest and most energy-efficient premium LED technology. This fixture has 2 LED lights built within

www.homedepot.com

First one goes at existing fixture location. Then run them in a straight line. You can inter connect them so you had a 32 ft +\- line of lights.

You can even make 90 degree turns with a few fittings.


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Nice solution, according to the "Lowes" Metalux SLSTP instruction sheet, they come with a J-box blank cover for box mounting, hopefully the HD ones do as well as the fixture is just under 3" wide.

http://pdf.lowes.com/installationguides/080083705801_install.pdf

 

[Ziggy]

I like this style in garages.

Commercial Electric 1 ft. x 4 ft. 50W Dimmable White Integrated LED Edge-Lit Deco Flat Panel Flush Mount Ceiling Light with CCT 74218/HD - The Home Depot

Get the right light for any situation or task with the Commercial Electric 1 X 4 ft. Cottage White LED Energy Star Deco Ceiling Flush Mount Light Fixture with Selectable Color Temperature. Its ultra slim,

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I installed 14 1x4 LED flat panels in my 1450sqft garage. They replaced the original 5 1x4 fluorescents.

 

[81Sprint]

I did 24 6" LED can lights in my 650 sq foot garage, don't buy them from amazon they don't last long. I have been swapping them out for the ones at Home Depot as they go out. The Home Depot lights are dimmable and have 5 different light outputs, i have mine on daylight 5000k.