Lighting up dark stable for works

[kez1]

We have a stable with no windows and it is a black black space, becasue ever with the single light on it is still dark. We are going to be doing lots of works in there so need to get it well lit.

Dimensions are 5.4m x 3.55m.

We can string lighting across the whole of the 5.4m dimension.

Anyone ideas how to get this place well lit with LED lights at a reasonable cost.

How would you do this? Downlight LED, ribbon LED, etc etc

 

[RandomGrinch]

Hi,

Is this temporary lighting, just for the duration of the works, or do you want something more permanent?
Will this space still be used as a stable, or did you have any other purpose in mind?
The height of the space and the availability of surfaces to fix onto may also effect your choices.

Given the limited information so far, I might start things off, by suggesting a few of these:
https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/MDSUR5LED.html
They can be surface mounted, or suspended by a hanging kit.

Or if purely work lights:
https://www.screwfix.com/p/lap-led-...with-tripod-2-x-20w-2-x-2000lm-220-240v/247KF
Similar items are also available for use at 110V

....or just use a higher wattage bulb!

Maybe a photo of the space may give us some ideas?

 

[Robin0577]

Yes, the big question is temporary or permanent?

If it's temporary, I'd probably go for a builders festoon harness. All pre-wired, there's virtually nothing else that can be deployed as quickly. https://www.screwfix.com/p/defender-22m-led-festoon-lighting-chain-10w-8000lm/4693t
Beware that this and quite a lot of other temporary site lighting is 110v, but you can find 240v versions with a little searching.
A risk assessment of the works may well dictate 110v site power anyway.

 

[chivers67]

Also worth considering what colour the walls are. if they're light they'll reflect more light back into the room.

 

[kez1]

Hi,

Is this temporary lighting, just for the duration of the works, or do you want something more permanent?
Will this space still be used as a stable, or did you have any other purpose in mind?
The height of the space and the availability of surfaces to fix onto may also effect your choices.

Given the limited information so far, I might start things off, by suggesting a few of these:
https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/MDSUR5LED.html
They can be surface mounted, or suspended by a hanging kit.

Or if purely work lights:
https://www.screwfix.com/p/lap-led-...with-tripod-2-x-20w-2-x-2000lm-220-240v/247KF
Similar items are also available for use at 110V

....or just use a higher wattage bulb!

Maybe a photo of the space may give us some ideas?

More info: the space is just a black black space really. No windows and no natural day light. I'm going to scrub the stone walls down and white wash them just so the lights I do hang/ use don't just get sucked up by the blackness in there.

Great ideas on the lights.
I like the Surface mount light and the tripod. A tripod like that is going to come in very very handy and I might just get one in any case.

 

[kez1]

Also worth considering what colour the walls are. if they're light they'll reflect more light back into the room.

They are unpainted stone and are more or less black. No natural light in there and no windows. After some strong lighting is up i am going to scrub down the walls then white wash them so that light reflects better.

 

[kez1]

Yes, the big question is temporary or permanent?

If it's temporary, I'd probably go for a builders festoon harness. All pre-wired, there's virtually nothing else that can be deployed as quickly. https://www.screwfix.com/p/defender-22m-led-festoon-lighting-chain-10w-8000lm/4693t
Beware that this and quite a lot of other temporary site lighting is 110v, but you can find 240v versions with a little searching.
A risk assessment of the works may well dictate 110v site power anyway.

That's a very handy suggestion. As you say very quick to deploy. Quite posibly the best thing for in there.

 

[securespark]

I have these in my garage and they are brilliant in more ways than one!

https://www.superlecdirect.com/p-at...orrosive-2-x-35w-twin-fitting-6ft-atorled2x6/

 

[securespark]

Sorry, I forgot to say that would be a solution if it remains as a utilitarian space. If the barn is high-ceilinged, you can suspend them using Jack chain.