Fluorescent Lights For Cold Garage

Cold weather fluorescent lights do not function well in cold areas such as a garage.

Fluorescent lights for cold garage.

Fluorescent lights are the traditional choice for garage spaces. Refer to starting temperatures printed on the ballast. That gas is enclosed in long glass tubes so the light shines. They may be slow to come on and remain dim once they do begin to glow.

T8 bulbs will start even in very cold temperatures and are well suited for use in a garage. Buy fixtures with electronic ballasts rather than electromagnetic ones. Many fluorescent lights do not work below 50 degrees. Oh i used 9 or 10 8 foot long 4 bulb fixtures from hd.

Energy efficient t12 fluorescent lights are available but these should be avoided for use in cold areas since they won t start in temperatures below 60 degrees f. Select your fluorescent fixture based on the lowest temperature in your garage. This is why fluorescent lighting in a garage may appear dim when it is first turned on. You can position the new garage lights to mount right over the existing ceiling boxes.

The lower the temperatures drops the longer it may take for the bulb to illuminate. The benefit of fluorescent lighting in general and for garage type work specifically is that it distributes light very evenly. My point is that you don t need led to get workable light in a cold garage. I sure love my led can lights in the house though.