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Blinded by the Light! Installing "Diffusers" on Hero Series LED High Bay Shop Lights
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- čas přidán 3. 04. 2023
- ✅ SHOP NOTES: In the original video, which I am shocked was posted over a year ago, I installed these excellent High Bay Shop Lights. If you missed it, catch it here: • 100Watt 14,000 Lumen H...
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🟢 These are the 100Watt 14,000 Lumen HYPERLITE high bay lights that I installed: amzn.to/3533pJy They have MUCH brighter lights available if you have taller ceilings and cooler 5000k versions if you prefer to squint in your shop!
🟢 Here are the Diffusers we installed on the lights in this video: amzn.to/3m6RYcE
NOTE: The more you buy the cheaper they are, so it probably isn't wise to spread-out the purchase if you think you'll need several of these.
🟢 I sure wish that the "Easy Driver Ball Ratchet Screwdriver" was still being produced, as I've used one since I was a kid, but thankfully they are still available on eBay: ebay.us/Q925mH
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Huge difference ! Very nice. Never enough light.
Absolutely! I am very pleased with the results.
Another great video Scott. I really enjoy your channel.
Thanks, Tom.
Scott., thanks for your review.
Thanks. I'm very pleased.
Hey Scott, I think I got my subscription reinstated. Thanks for your responses.
Awesome, thank you!
It does make a visible difference, I assume it will be further improved when the walls are painted and you get some reflection off those.
I’m sure that’s correct. I was really surprised and pleased by how much of the light is now reflected to the ceiling. It’s so much better. Scott
I appreciate all of the new products you introduce to us, your audience. It's also good to have a helpful brother-in-law!
Yes, Davis (actually David) is super-handy to have around. He is married to my sister Lysol.
Looks great. Another successful plan.
Was just working out the lights in my shop to deal with the shadow problem. Not for video, just so I can see what I'm working on. I have a bunch of the 4' LED shop lights hanging from the bottom of joists 7 feet up. That means the light is primarily directed downward and while standing under a light I'm blocking a lot of it from hitting the work area and there's little light coming in from the sides. Just yesterday I went from 4 of those fixtures over the tool area to 6 of them, and instead of hanging under one joist they're now angled across joists so light is hitting the work are from different angles. Now I have to get 2 more fixtures to replace the ones I stole from spots in the basement. I got one of those high output LED lamps like you have in the ceiling to use in my sandblast cabinet. Blindingly bright output,. If I had high ceilings I'd use those too.
I’ve seen a lot of shops where their linear lights are in something of a zig-zag pattern for that very reason. If these diffusers hadn’t worked my next plan was to flip them over and have them reflect off of the ceiling. You might want to add a few spots to focus the light on your task areas. Scott
Lighting is always a trial and error challenge. I do love the LED options we now can afford. I work in a school that is speckled with conventional and LED lights. We also have similar high bay lights in all the gyms that the defuser lenses have to be cleaned annually. All have a machine bolt instead of the spring. That spring is a fantastic improvement.
Once we figured it out I was really pleased with that approach.
So lamp shades with diffusers to point the majority of the light upward to reflect off the ceiling.
Once you get the shop painted that will really light up the shop.
I’m not sure what percentage of the light is reflected up, probably 10% or so, but yes, that will absolutely be the ticket.
Lighting is a BIG consideration, and with a shop the size of yours require some planning! Next shop that I plan/build I'll be sure to consult with an electrician in addition to my own planning and research and before installing the drywall...
Great video-demonstrated the problem very well! Now for a cheap shot-(sorry)- A work bench rather than an assistant might keep the work a little more steady. Or even the Shopsmith, which could be adjusted to accommodate odd shapes! Speaking of Shopsmith....... jim
Gotta build that workbench!
How many woodworkers does it take to screw in a light bulb? Kidding Thanks
Great video! I like the new lighting setup. I got a kick out of the "Easy Ball Ratchet Screwdriver" as I have one and use it often. I got mine as a Christmas gift from my supervisor in 1978 if I recall correctly.
My dad got his around that time and I purchased mine not long after moving out on my own. This may not be my first though, because I think my kids broke my first one.
Looks good. I think you may also get even more diffusion when the drywall is painted.
For sure. Especially off of the ceiling.
Thanks for the great video, Scott. I worked in an automotive repair shop that had the concrete floor painted. It made a huge difference in the lighting.
Interesting. Was it a polyurethane paint?
@@MyGrowthRings No, I don't think so. I was told that it was epoxy paint. It was very durable. I saw it after 30 years, and it still looked pretty good.
Paint the ceiling white and your good to go.
I agree. There was zero light hitting the ceiling before, but now we are getting some light heading upwards. I actually explored the idea of flipping the lights over so they’d bounce all their light off the ceiling, but the manufacturer said that the heat sink on the top wouldn’t be able to draw enough heat to ensure that the life of the lights wouldn’t be shortened. Had the diffusers failed that was exactly what I was going to do. Scott
Why tall cellings? excellent video. Thanks.
The building was too short to add a second level, but the ceiling is 12” high. I know it means more energy for climate control, but I just prefer tall ceilings. Scott
12 is a good height in a work space. 8 ft 2x4 smacking ceiling and light fixtures is not good. I still have o watch out on occasion.
Nice bright diffused look. Is there are minimum height for these LED lamps? Seems too large/focused for an average 8 foot ceiling shop in a normal house basement/garage? 👍
Mark, yes, these would be way too bright and would be too concentrated in they were mounted low, but I don’t know what the min. recommended height is. I’m sure it is discussed on their Amazon listing and within their Amazon store. They do have different versions, so I would start there.
@@MyGrowthRings Yeah, thanks.
So - how many guys does it take to assemble a light fixture?
Two to hold the fixture, one to turn the shop.
Hah!👊👍👍
Well played.
@@MyGrowthRings
And the diffusers do make a good difference.👍👍👌
@@johnrice6793 Glad you see the difference because it sure helps with the glare.
Hey Scott, I have been curious as to what camera you use for your videos? It always seems like you are able to get everything in the frame easily. Your shop is beginning to look great!Greg
Hey Greg. It’s just an iPhone Xr. Nothing too advanced.
Hey Scott, wow, very cool .
@@gregwilsonnaturephotography I wish I had something better, but if I did I wouldn’t know how to use it!
Does hyperlite provide a spec on the lumen output reduction (downward)? How much would you hazard the light output is reduced? Trying to figure if I can justify the cost of the diffusers, almost the cost of the light!
I don't see the effect of the diffuser on my particular high bay light on their website, but a similar light that is typically 21,000lm is 18,000lm with the diffuser, which is about a 15% drop in lumens measured from the bottom (or front) of the fixture. The diffuser certainly sends more light out and up, which is what I was hoping. Scott
@@MyGrowthRings preciate the verbose response. I'm planning 6-8 150W on 14-16' ceilings (half vaulted) in a 32x48, but am building in the dimming. I'm curious to see how much dimming will drop the intensity, to still be within "usable" light levels. I figure more lights at lower brightness should give better dispersion.
Preciate the review!
@@MyGrowthRings side note it's interesting because these "diffusers" are sold/intended to *reduce* beam width (this the 60° spec), so if anything, without the bottom lense the light output would be worse in terms of shadowing.
@@slip0n0fall I was concerned that they would do just the opposite of what I wanted, and it the cone portion was a mirrored reflector I would have sent them back.
@@slip0n0fall I think you are thinking right. I suggest sending a note to their customer service folks. They sent me a drawing of a suggested layout, which was helpful.
how tall is your ceiling? what brand and height is your ladder?
It's about 13' high and I believe it's a Gorilla ladder.