OT metal halide garage lights
 

Sorry, this is OT, but I thought some Jeeper in the group might have
seen these or installed them in his shop or garage.

I am interested in these 175 watt lights. The lowest price I have
found (US$189 incl 175 watt bulb) is here:
http://www.griotsgarage.com/search.j...=21&search.y=5

These lights are made by RAB, model number VAN5.
http://www.rabweb.com/catalog/van1-5.pdf

Has anyone either installed or seen these lights in person?

Can you comment on their suiutability for garage/ shop use?

Any links to a better price?

Thanks.

John Davies
Spokane WA USA

Re: OT metal halide garage lights
 

John Davies did pass the time by typing:
> Sorry, this is OT, but I thought some Jeeper in the group might have
> seen these or installed them in his shop or garage.
>
> I am interested in these 175 watt lights. The lowest price I have
> found (US$189 incl 175 watt bulb) is here:
> http://www.griotsgarage.com/search.j...=21&search.y=5
>
> These lights are made by RAB, model number VAN5.
> http://www.rabweb.com/catalog/van1-5.pdf
>
> Has anyone either installed or seen these lights in person?

Seen them. Not bad, but I opted for your basic fluorescent lamps.
They are easier to install, you can put in several banks, and the
bulbs are cheap.

Used three 8' long (4X4' bulb) lamps for a four car garage. More than enough
light even for paining and about 50$ total. Still need a trouble light under
the jeep. :)

--
DougW

Re: OT metal halide garage lights
 

John Davies did pass the time by typing:
> Sorry, this is OT, but I thought some Jeeper in the group might have
> seen these or installed them in his shop or garage.
>
> I am interested in these 175 watt lights. The lowest price I have
> found (US$189 incl 175 watt bulb) is here:
> http://www.griotsgarage.com/search.j...=21&search.y=5
>
> These lights are made by RAB, model number VAN5.
> http://www.rabweb.com/catalog/van1-5.pdf
>
> Has anyone either installed or seen these lights in person?

Seen them. Not bad, but I opted for your basic fluorescent lamps.
They are easier to install, you can put in several banks, and the
bulbs are cheap.

Used three 8' long (4X4' bulb) lamps for a four car garage. More than enough
light even for paining and about 50$ total. Still need a trouble light under
the jeep. :)

--
DougW

Re: OT metal halide garage lights
 

John Davies did pass the time by typing:
> Sorry, this is OT, but I thought some Jeeper in the group might have
> seen these or installed them in his shop or garage.
>
> I am interested in these 175 watt lights. The lowest price I have
> found (US$189 incl 175 watt bulb) is here:
> http://www.griotsgarage.com/search.j...=21&search.y=5
>
> These lights are made by RAB, model number VAN5.
> http://www.rabweb.com/catalog/van1-5.pdf
>
> Has anyone either installed or seen these lights in person?

Seen them. Not bad, but I opted for your basic fluorescent lamps.
They are easier to install, you can put in several banks, and the
bulbs are cheap.

Used three 8' long (4X4' bulb) lamps for a four car garage. More than enough
light even for paining and about 50$ total. Still need a trouble light under
the jeep. :)

--
DougW

Re: OT metal halide garage lights
 

DougW did pass the time by typing:

> light even for paining and about 50$ total. Still need a trouble light under


.... erm ...

painTing

I ran out of T. :(

--
DougW

Re: OT metal halide garage lights
 

DougW did pass the time by typing:

> light even for paining and about 50$ total. Still need a trouble light under


.... erm ...

painTing

I ran out of T. :(

--
DougW

Re: OT metal halide garage lights
 

DougW did pass the time by typing:

> light even for paining and about 50$ total. Still need a trouble light under


.... erm ...

painTing

I ran out of T. :(

--
DougW

Re: OT metal halide garage lights
 

You can buy Ts in bulk and get a better rate. Don't get the ones from
China, the powdercoating wears off quickly. I get my Ts from Tom Tuttle
in Tacoma.

Ta ta!

DougW wrote:

> DougW did pass the time by typing:
>
>
>>light even for paining and about 50$ total. Still need a trouble light under
>
>
>
> ... erm ...
>
> painTing
>
> I ran out of T. :(
>

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Etymology: probably from g. p. (abbreviation of general purpose)
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Re: OT metal halide garage lights
 

You can buy Ts in bulk and get a better rate. Don't get the ones from
China, the powdercoating wears off quickly. I get my Ts from Tom Tuttle
in Tacoma.

Ta ta!

DougW wrote:

> DougW did pass the time by typing:
>
>
>>light even for paining and about 50$ total. Still need a trouble light under
>
>
>
> ... erm ...
>
> painTing
>
> I ran out of T. :(
>

--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon
01 XJ Sport

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry

Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940

Etymology: probably from g. p. (abbreviation of general purpose)
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.

http://www.7slotgrille.com/jeepers/t...ron/index.html
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__________________________________________________ _________

Re: OT metal halide garage lights
 

You can buy Ts in bulk and get a better rate. Don't get the ones from
China, the powdercoating wears off quickly. I get my Ts from Tom Tuttle
in Tacoma.

Ta ta!

DougW wrote:

> DougW did pass the time by typing:
>
>
>>light even for paining and about 50$ total. Still need a trouble light under
>
>
>
> ... erm ...
>
> painTing
>
> I ran out of T. :(
>

--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon
01 XJ Sport

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry

Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940

Etymology: probably from g. p. (abbreviation of general purpose)
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.

http://www.7slotgrille.com/jeepers/t...ron/index.html
(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
__________________________________________________ _________