I have some experience with flashlight led, and only a little with fixed lighting. I'm the manager of an inspection lab that currently has terrible florescent lighting (not enough light, terrible color, not dimmable). I have a small budget, and willingness to do some labor myself replacing the lighting. My initial thought was that LED light strips might be the answer, but I'm open to any ideas. My dream system:
1. Multiple zones, individually dimmable (maybe 4-6 zones in a lab that is about 20' x 40' with 7 workstations)
2. Good neutral color for inspectors of machined components
3. After initial setup, no maintenance for several years (in use for 12 hrs per day, 5 days per week; hopefully at least 15,000 hours of trouble free operation)
4. Reasonable sources for components and replacement parts in the US
5. Not too hard to assemble and install for someone with basic electrical and carpentry skills
How impossible is my dream? Is it best to individually source strips, channels, covers, and controllers, or are there good packages out there that might save me some headaches?
Thanks in advance for the help!
1. Multiple zones, individually dimmable (maybe 4-6 zones in a lab that is about 20' x 40' with 7 workstations)
2. Good neutral color for inspectors of machined components
3. After initial setup, no maintenance for several years (in use for 12 hrs per day, 5 days per week; hopefully at least 15,000 hours of trouble free operation)
4. Reasonable sources for components and replacement parts in the US
5. Not too hard to assemble and install for someone with basic electrical and carpentry skills
How impossible is my dream? Is it best to individually source strips, channels, covers, and controllers, or are there good packages out there that might save me some headaches?
Thanks in advance for the help!