kentmurphy
Well-known member
Ok guys, I need some advice on where and what type of fluorescent fixtures to place in my arcade. My arcade is about 600 square feet and I intend to install four 2'x2' lay-in fluorescent fixtures in the locations denoted by the red circles on the diagram below.
http://cid-4127ea3a33b50049.office.live.com/self.aspx/Public/Arcade/basement/basement^_v2^_bl.jpg
The fixtures will contain 2 T8 U-bent fluorescent lights.
Now for the questions.
1. Can you purchase T8 U-bent fluorescent blacklight lights? My Internet searches are turning up nothing. Yes, I will be installing black light carpet.
2. Do you think four 2x2 fluorescent lights will disperse enough light to properly illuminate the carpet?
3. What do you think about the locations I intend to place the fixtures? The locations are primarily dictated by a soffet which runs in the center of the room. Below are some pictures of the room with the drop ceiling installed. I am still waiting on the carpet to arrive.
http://cid-4127ea3a33b50049.office.live.com/self.aspx/Public/Arcade/basement/IMG^_5534.jpg
http://cid-4127ea3a33b50049.office.live.com/self.aspx/Public/Arcade/basement/IMG^_5535.jpg
http://cid-4127ea3a33b50049.office.live.com/self.aspx/Public/Arcade/basement/IMG^_5536.jpg
http://cid-4127ea3a33b50049.office.live.com/self.aspx/Public/Arcade/basement/IMG^_5537.jpg
All feedback is appreciated.
Thanks,
Kent
http://cid-4127ea3a33b50049.office.live.com/self.aspx/Public/Arcade/basement/basement^_v2^_bl.jpg
The fixtures will contain 2 T8 U-bent fluorescent lights.
Now for the questions.
1. Can you purchase T8 U-bent fluorescent blacklight lights? My Internet searches are turning up nothing. Yes, I will be installing black light carpet.
2. Do you think four 2x2 fluorescent lights will disperse enough light to properly illuminate the carpet?
3. What do you think about the locations I intend to place the fixtures? The locations are primarily dictated by a soffet which runs in the center of the room. Below are some pictures of the room with the drop ceiling installed. I am still waiting on the carpet to arrive.
http://cid-4127ea3a33b50049.office.live.com/self.aspx/Public/Arcade/basement/IMG^_5534.jpg
http://cid-4127ea3a33b50049.office.live.com/self.aspx/Public/Arcade/basement/IMG^_5535.jpg
http://cid-4127ea3a33b50049.office.live.com/self.aspx/Public/Arcade/basement/IMG^_5536.jpg
http://cid-4127ea3a33b50049.office.live.com/self.aspx/Public/Arcade/basement/IMG^_5537.jpg
All feedback is appreciated.
Thanks,
Kent
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