[dataway]

The color/feel is why I still keep a couple of old school incandescents in the shop. The LEDs provide excellent light ... but it can be pretty "cold". Strange ... I go into the shop, turn on all the lights, the first thing I reach for is the incandescents ... then my mind kind of relaxes. Just that bit of warm color is all it takes ... specially in the winter when the shop is kind of chilly anyway. I know, silly ... but you gotta be comfortable in your shop.

I have exterior security floods mounted way up under the eaves on the second floor. Used to have to change them every four years or so .. which was a serious pain (until I got a 34' man lift) ... but anyway, changed them to LED floods .... they will outlive me, and I'll never have to get up there again.

[Stuart]

Originally Posted by dataway

The LEDs provide excellent light ... but it can be pretty "cold"..

You just have to buy the right kind of LED. They come in different color temperatures.

[dataway]

Originally Posted by Stuart

You just have to buy the right kind of LED. They come in different color temperatures.

I wish the LED shop lights had the same color options that are available in replacement type LED bulbs ... some of those you can't even tell they are not incandescent.

[Stuart]

Originally Posted by dataway

I wish the LED shop lights had the same color options that are available in replacement type LED bulbs ... some of those you can't even tell they are not incandescent.

There are many options available for LED strip light fixtures, but the cheap versions from the big box stores may or may not have those options available. This is a link to the catalog sheet for a Lithonia fixture I often specify for industrial building designs: http://www.acuitybrandslighting.com/...HEETS/ZL2N.PDF You have a choice of different CRIs as well as color temperature and the amount of lumens. There are other brands like Columbia that sell similar products.

[Firedup6975]

Thanks guys! A lot to think about.

[David Jones]

Originally Posted by Stuart

You just have to buy the right kind of LED. They come in different color temperatures.

For the garage/shop I prefer something in the 4000k +- range. The ones I used are 4000k. In the house I like 2800+- and I personally don't care for those 5000k and up.