I've got a 4 foot short wall and I'm wondering how big of a light fixture (how many watts?) do I need for the ceiling light? Would one 22Watt T9 florescent bulb be bright enough? I don't want it to be dim in the area but by no means do I want to have to wear sunglasses when I'm in there either. LOL I will also have two wall sconces in the nose of the gooseneck that I'll turn on when I'm in the sleeping area so the overhead light will just be for the standing up area of the LQ. Thanks!
Posted 2009-03-25 1:55 PM (#102072 - in reply to #101975) Subject: RE: Overhead Light Question
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Posts: 489 Location: CA
I have a little light that I think is only 40W over the entry door. It works fine and isn't blinding. You were smart to have the sconces. I tried to save money and got one light over the center of my sleeping area, so any time I read, the book is facing away from the light. I can sit up and read but that gets chilly!
Posted 2009-03-25 3:44 PM (#102081 - in reply to #101975) Subject: RE: Overhead Light Question
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Posts: 5870 Location: western PA
We have a 4' weekender by Sierra.
In the front overhead bunk area, are two can type reading lights with individual wall mounted switches. In the central part of the overhead bunk area, just ahead of the vent/exit is a flush mounted double light fixture.
On the overhead of the entry area in line with the galley/refig is a duplicate double light fixture. This is mounted just ahead of the A/C unit. Both of these lights can be operated by wall switches, mounted just inside the entry door or individually at each fixture.
Over the sink, mounted under the microwave cabinet, is a single light fixture with its own switch. In the bathroom is a combination vent fan and light assembly, whose functions are controlled by wall switches.
I don't know the wattage of each light. I assume they use the standard 1141 bulbs, although I can't verify that, since we've never had to change any. The lighting is adequate for the space, and easy to access.
Overhead Light Question
. You were smart to have the sconces. I tried to save money and got one light over the center of my sleeping area, so any time I read, the book is facing away from the light. I can sit up and read but that gets chilly!
