I started reviewing the shop-lighting threads with the notion that recessed fluorescent would best suite my situation (9’ ceiling). Then someone mentioned recessed fixtures might be a fire hazard and others had quite a few fixtures but still needed more light. Also, holes in the ceiling break the insulation barrier.
My stationary equipment can be ideally placed with mobile bases—why not make overhead lighting fixtures mobile too? Is there any reason why fluorescent fixtures can’t be mounted on ceiling rails with a T-slot to slide the fixture from end-to-end? A coiled electrical cord could be plugged into a ceiling receptacle for the power supply.
Advantages:A furniture finisher/refinisher once recommended a higher quality fluorescent tube for close-up work; does anyone know what they are called?
- Fewer fixtures = reduced cost
- Fewer fixtures = opportunity to install better tubes
- Lighting can be concentrated in one area if desired
- Fixture can be moved to allow clearance when handling material
Your Pros, Cons and improvements on this idea are welcome.
Harry