One of the best types of lighting fixtures you can purchase now is the T8. Most people used to purchase the T4 and T5, however the T8 provides a superior lighting which is more crisp and easier on the eyes. If you plan on spending lots of time in a garage then you will want to get the long-tube fluorescent bulbs which use about a quarter of the electricity as incandescent bulbs do.

A single or double bulb system in a garage is probably not going to be enough if you will be working for long periods of time, but it is a great option for those looking at saving money, and being efficient. Below you will find a table of various types of ratings on bulbs which you might have looked at already. This will give you a better idea of how well they can light a garage.

CT CRI T12 T8
3000K 52-53 Warm White none
3000K 74-79 Deluxe Warm White FxxT8/730
3000K 82-85 Proprietary FxxT8/830
3500K 57-60 Medium White none
3500K 74-78 Proprietary FxxT8/735
3500K 82-85 Proprietary FxxT8/835
4100K 62-67 Cool White none
4100K 74-78 Proprietary FxxT8/741
4100K 82-89 Deluxe Cool White FxxT8/841
6500K 75-79 Daylight none
6500K 75-79 Daylight FxxT8/741
6500K 82-85 Proprietary FxxT8/841
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