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General => General Discussion & Topics => General Discussion => Topic started by: LostArrow on October 09, 2014, 05:01:20 PM

Title: Stadium Lights
Post by: LostArrow on October 09, 2014, 05:01:20 PM

Had to replace my "stadium lights which were 8 years old.
Still used halogen, LED although getting cheaper were not yet cost effective.
These were about $30 / fixture .
Light up my whole cooking deck.
Really extend the cooking time as days get shorter & so much easier than flashlight!

(http://i828.photobucket.com/albums/zz203/Lostarrow-photos/50CDBDBA-2A8B-46D3-84FE-39232AC22C3B.jpg) (http://s828.photobucket.com/user/Lostarrow-photos/media/50CDBDBA-2A8B-46D3-84FE-39232AC22C3B.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Stadium Lights
Post by: TecCrash on October 09, 2014, 05:07:01 PM

Very Nice!   I am doing the same thing although I need to add another once.   Some of the cookers are in the shadows now :)

Title: Re: Stadium Lights
Post by: TMB on October 09, 2014, 05:43:40 PM

When and if I get my outdoor kitchen finished I will look for these light LA they look like they really put out the light

Title: Re: Stadium Lights
Post by: Smokin Don on October 09, 2014, 05:46:15 PM

That's some nice lighting LA!!! Don

Title: Re: Stadium Lights
Post by: sliding_billy on October 09, 2014, 06:02:27 PM

That looks very nice.

Title: Re: Stadium Lights
Post by: Big Dawg on October 09, 2014, 06:10:26 PM

Guess it would depend on how much they cost to operate.

I've used compact florescent flood lights for years.  Not because I'm a global warming believer - because I'm not.  But they are cheap to operate and they last for years and years and years.  In fact, I keep the two over front steps on 24/7.

But, you got a much brighter setup!





BD

Title: Re: Stadium Lights
Post by: LostArrow on October 09, 2014, 06:53:25 PM

At this point if going for full night lighting LED is the way to go.
For an hour or two 2-3 times a week halogen is still the better idea.

Title: Re: Stadium Lights
Post by: Las Vegan Cajun on October 09, 2014, 08:32:24 PM

That's some bright light, need sunglasses at night. 8)

Title: Re: Stadium Lights
Post by: HighOnSmoke on October 09, 2014, 08:34:09 PM

Man I need to invest in some of those lights! Like you said sure beats a flashlight or lantern!

Title: Re: Stadium Lights
Post by: Keymaster on October 09, 2014, 08:41:10 PM

We installed LED's at all the new schools and now they have these things called "drivers" that go out and we are having a hard time finding them. From what the electrician tells me a driver is equivalent to a ballast.

Title: Re: Stadium Lights
Post by: LostArrow on October 09, 2014, 09:20:23 PM

Quote from: HighOnSmoke on October 09, 2014, 08:34:09 PM

Man I need to invest in some of those lights! Like you said sure beats a flashlight or lantern!

Of all the things I've gotten to extend the cooking time on my uncovered deck

1) 12 ft umbrella
2) 3 fans
3) propane 35000 btu heater
4) lights
The lights have been the best investment!
On the other hand I have less in all 4 than most cookers cost ::)