This video will demystify how to get great lighting in your workshop. I show you how I installed LED workshop lights and why.

⏱Timestamps⏱
0:00 New Workshop Lights
4:08 Lumens vs Kelvin
6:04 Installing Lights

I needed to fix some areas in my shop where the lighting was terrible. I have some duct work that goes directly over some of my main tools and it’s difficult to get good lighting in those areas. Today’s video shows me trying to fix this problem. I’m installing LED lights in my shop. I purchased traditional florescent light fixtures that typically hold T12 bulbs. I replaced those bulbs with universal fit LED bulbs. These light bulbs can fit into T8 or T12 sockets and they don’t require rewiring of the light fixture’s ballast, like some lights do. I picked LED lights that are 5000K so I get plenty of daytime light in the shop.

Please remember, I’m not a licensed electrician and building codes vary from region to region. Do not take this video as instruction on how to install your own lights. I am showing you my shop and what I did. If you are not comfortable with electrical work then hire a professional.

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I’m confident that there are other ways to perform these tasks. This video is a glimpse into my shop and how I make things. If you want to follow along on my woodworking journey, make sure you subscribe and hit the notification bell so you are alerted to my daily videos.

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