(Part 2) Best commercial bay lighting according to redditors
We found 50 Reddit comments discussing the best commercial bay lighting. We ranked the 28 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
For 6 small pots, maybe a clamp light set up would work for you. Something like this, with this kind of bulb. The key is to get about 2,000 lumens per sqft if you want really tight growth and sunstress colors, though you can certainly go lower.
If you think you'll need more room, then I highly recommend a shelf set up. This is mine, it's just an ikea stand with a bunch of shop lights attached to each shelf.
The truth is you don't need to buy lights specifically advertised as "grow lights" or "full spectrum" lights. Just check that it's around 5,000k color temperature, and puts out about 2,000 lumens. This info should be on the packaging. Good luck!!
Why don't you run some hanging fixtures between joists? I snagged a few of these:
They're in my shop and they're lightweight and weren't incredibly expensive. I did a half-ass daisychain with them and had solid results.
Ultimately I would suggest getting something between the joists so that you don't have to worry about hitting fixtures or strips with that low ceiling.
So your saying something like this https://www.lowes.com/pd/Utilitech-Pro-Strip-Shop-Light-Common-4-ft-Actual-3-23-in-x-48-03-in/50352822 or https://www.lowes.com/pd/Metalux-SNF-Series-Strip-Shop-Light-Common-4-ft-Actual-2-75-in-x-48-in/3335372
I kind of had my eye on something like this but flush mount it https://www.amazon.com/Hykolity-Workbench-Daylight-Fluorescent-Equivalent-Pack/dp/B071KTDBTV/ref=sr_1_1?s=lamps-light&ie=UTF8&qid=1511882681&sr=1-1&refinements=p_n_feature_browse-bin%3A389564011
Yup: Hyperikon LED Vapor Proof Fixture 70W (150W Eq), 7100Lm, 4000K (Daylight Glow), https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ENWKQ5O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_rOpVCbRZ1GC6E
Source: I'm a hydroponic farmer and use these
Edit: nvm I see your ceiling is only 7 ft. You want a lot of less bright lights rather than a few very bright lights. The led tube lights from costco people are recommending are probably your best bet or these from amazon that are linkable (which means you only need to wire up one):
https://www.amazon.com/Hyperikon-Linkable-Daylight-Integrated-Workshop/dp/B073C6F828/ref=sr_1_5?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1537078034&sr=1-5&keywords=hyperikon+led+tube+chain
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Something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/STASUN-Security-Lighting-Daylight-Waterproof/dp/B0718ZKC8Y/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1537077458&sr=8-2&keywords=parking+lot+led+flood+light
Or something in the outdoor flood led or led bay light family
2 of these:
https://www.amazon.com/Linear-Lights-Lumen-Efficient-Lumens/dp/B01L64T09K/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1537077593&sr=8-8&keywords=led%2Bbay%2Blight&th=1
or some of these:
https://www.amazon.com/Certified-Replacement-Daylight-Warehouse-Lighting/dp/B075ZKRGP1/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1537077695&sr=8-3&keywords=led+bay+light
I like Hyperikon as a brand, they've always stood behind their products. A few of these:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07815ZBYC/ref=twister_B07BWM31QL?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
You can shop around for the best price and whatever kind of coverage and brightness you want. Decide if you want one central light, one centered on each side of the garage, 3, 4, or 6 spread out, etc.
Personally, I would get some work grade hearing protection ear muffs:
https://www.amazon.com/Weize-Protection-Defenders-Reduction-Certified/dp/B01MRH8B6N/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1496638412&sr=8-8&keywords=work+hearing+protection
And then wear a decent pair of in-ear monitors under them for music.
Damn, at $25/ea I could've finished my garage LED conversion! I paid $40/ea at Home Depot ~2 years ago for similar lights. Bought 6 of 'em but I need 6 more.
$25 is a steal for 'em. Here they are on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ENWKQ4U/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_m2fsDbYN2KVV4
I'd use 4' linear vapor tight fixtures. These are designed for rough environments so you wont ever have to worry about dust, water, humidity, bits of things being thrown by a grinding wheel etc etc