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Lights in the attic - JTTHECLOCKMAN - 02-24-2017
Lights in the Attic. I am looking to put lights in my attic. Looking for a brand and place to purchase that will work in both heat and cold being it is in the attic. I have a ranch house so will need quite a few. I remember at one time people talking about lights sold in Cosco is that something that maybe possible??? Thanks in advance.
RE: Lights in the attic - MikeBob - 02-24-2017
What are you trying to achieve up there with the lighting?
RE: Lights in the attic - Robert Adams - 02-24-2017
Cheapest you can get as they don't get used much but when you do any work or storage in the attic they are well worth it.
RE: Lights in the attic - Herb G - 02-24-2017
I put pull chain fixtures in my attic. Plain old 60 watt bulbs.
RE: Lights in the attic - TDKPE - 02-24-2017
Infrequent use, for limited time when used, plain ol' incandescent bulbs in a porcelain box mounted socket is what I use. I installed a switch on the framing in my attic for convenience, but a pull chain would have worked fine, too.
RE: Lights in the attic - Roly - 02-24-2017
Agree on the incandescent lamps. The high temp in the attic will be hard on the drivers for the leds or the electronic ballasts for T8's. Cold temps ok for either. Roly
RE: Lights in the attic - JTTHECLOCKMAN - 02-25-2017
Well I am having air conditioning put in this year and the workers will be working in the attic throughout. I will be storing many things up there that I do not have room for so will be up there often. Can not get incandescent bulbs any more so I am stuck with leds or CF anyway.
RE: Lights in the attic - Herb G - 02-25-2017
I find it hard to believe you can't get incandescent bulbs anymore.
If not locally, you can sure as hell buy them online.
RE: Lights in the attic - Snipe Hunter - 02-25-2017
Where do you live where you can't buy light-bulbs?
RE: Lights in the attic - fredhargis - 02-25-2017
I just bought the fixtures for my shop attic, as several suggested, I went with porcelain sockets that will hold 60 watt incandescent bulbs. These will be on a switch, so I didn't get the pull chain. 60 Watt incandescent can be had at any of the box stores locally, or even Walmart.