Smashedfinger Posted July 17, 2019 Report Share Posted July 17, 2019 I set up my 2 car garage for a wood shop and found after a 15 or so years break from woodworking; that I have gotten old, and half blind. I am hanging led 4 bulb fixtures from a 9ft ceiling, and was wondering what is a good height above the table saw, jointer, work bench, ect, to hang these lights? I hung the first one above the table saw and it is only hanging about 6 inches from the ceiling; it is a 7000 lumen fixture, so it's bright enough, but I'm wondering if I hung it too high? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pkinneb Posted July 18, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 18, 2019 As close to the ceiling as you can get or I can almost guarantee you will inadvertently launch one across the shop someday when you forget they are hanging down. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeslayer Posted July 18, 2019 Report Share Posted July 18, 2019 Yep @pkinneb is right on, I put 5 5000 lumen ones in my small shop, 8’ ceiling, now my futures so bright I gotta wear shades Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted July 18, 2019 Report Share Posted July 18, 2019 High as it will go, or at least 10' to keep it clear of swinging lumber. If it isn't bright enough, then add fixtures. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted July 18, 2019 Report Share Posted July 18, 2019 All the above is perfect advice for your space. If you want to get really technical, most lighting manufacturers web sites provide tools for calculating illumination needs for various areas and distances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted July 18, 2019 Report Share Posted July 18, 2019 All of the above and the higher that you mount lights the more even your lighting will be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashedfinger Posted August 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 Thanks everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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