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Posted by RickR on October 3, 2006, 2:41 pm
If all else fails, hire a lighting designer.
If this is to be a money makeing operation then you want the place to
really look good, not just meet minimums.
Richard Reid, LC
Luminous Views
CHewitt wrote:
> Thanks, DanG! I'll check it out.
>
> -Cheryl
> DanG wrote:
> > answer all your light level questions here:
> >
> >
<http://www.lighting.philips.com/gl_en/tools_downloads/calculuxdialux/index.php?main=global&parent=4390&id=gl_en_calculuxdialux&lang=en>
> >
> > I would guess you need to download the indoor lighting software,
> > but area lighting may fit your situation better.
> >
> > Perhaps you can use some hot rod lights with blinders or other
> > disguise for the lumens and the chandeliers for pretty. A much
> > bigger issue is changing the bulbs as required, this will not lend
> > itself to grabbing a step ladder.
> > ______________________________
> > Keep the whole world singing . . . .
> > DanG (remove the sevens)
> > dgriff237@7cox.net
> >
> >
> >
> > > Greetings,
> > >
> > > I'm in the planning stages of renovating a barn to be used as a
> > > wedding
> > > venue, with receptions to be held in the hay mow of the barn.
> > > I'm
> > > trying to determine how many light fixtures I will need and I'm
> > > wondering if there is some sort of calculation for figuring this
> > > out.
> > > The ceiling is 28' high in the center. I'm considering using
> > > several
> > > 3-tier chandeliers that have 28 60 watt bulbs, and are 55" high
> > > x 60"
> > > wide. I'm just not sure how many I need or how far apart I can
> > > space
> > > them, or if I'll need to have lights on the side walls, too. The
> > > sidewalls are 11.5' high, the barn is 32' wide by 80' long. I'm
> > > not
> > > sure if this is something I can calculate on my own to get a
> > > rough
> > > estimate or if I'll need to enlist the help of a professional.
> > >
> > > Thanks in advance for any help you can give me!
> > >
> > > -Cheryl
> > >
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