Correctly spacing fluorescent lighting involves both aesthetic beauty and functionality.
Spacing fluorescent lighting requires consideration of aesthetic beauty and functionality. Homeowners should base their spacing needs on the cost effectiveness, availability and reliability of energy technology that meets code requirements. Homeowners can use compliant applications for any area of the home. Energy efficient spacing codes are used within the kitchen, dining room and living room, and similar applications are also used within the bedroom, bathroom and other outdoor living spaces.
Instructions
1. Use five fluorescent downlights with no 26 watts each on 4 or 5 foot ceiling centers for equal illumination. Utilize two evenly spaced under-cabinet fluorescents with no more than 25 watts each in the kitchen.
2. Use evenly spaced over-cabinet lighting fixtures with T8 or T5 lamps and electronic ballasts as an alternative to the under-cabinet florescent fixtures. Use two 60 watt incandescent pendants in any nook area of the kitchen.
3. Use two surface fluorescent 1 by 4 foot recessed or surface-mounted lights, with no more than a total of 128 watts, as an alternative to the fluorescent downlights in the kitchen. Place linear fluorescents on 6 by 8 foot ceiling centers at approximately 2 inches from the cabinets in the kitchen.
4. Use recessed fluorescents with linear fixtures to maintain the visual height of the ceiling and an uncluttered look. Space out recessed cans evenly around the sink to eliminate the need for extra lighting.
5. Position recessed cans at the edge of counters to reduce occupant shadows. Apply a decorative linear fluorescent light fixture evenly over the mirror in the bathroom. Place a fluorescent light and ceiling fan combination in the center of the bedroom and living room ceilings.
6. Apply a 26 watt recessed can with electronic ballasts (or exhaust fan combination) above the toilet area, tub and walkway. Use three-way fluorescent lighting switches near the doorways of entryways, foyers and hallways.
7. Space out exterior fluorescent sconces evenly toward the tops of each side of front-facing windows. Place exterior fluorescent sconces towards the top of corner-support poles or columns.
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