Lighting, Light Fixtures, Ceiling and Exhaust Fans - basement fluorescent lighting recommendations

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skatanic28
02-16-09, 07:14 AM
hi all, i'm looking for some suggestions for basement lighting. i'd like to replace the existing incandescent pull-chain fixtures with lensed/wireguard linear fluorescents. i dont have a lot of head room, so i am looking to mount the fixtures in the joist cavities so that the lens is flush with the bottom of the joists (unfinished basement).
i was considering chain-hung 4' industrials with a wireguard suspended from the subfloor, or lensed fluorescents mounted on a box with joist-span bars. (i'm not too sure how sturdy the latter would be). is there a better way to do this?

thanks!

pcboss
02-16-09, 07:49 AM
There is no need for a box. The wiring compartment in the fixture itself is used for the splices.

I would try to hang the fixture on jack chain secured to the joists.
skatanic28
02-16-09, 08:25 AM
There is no need for a box. The wiring compartment in the fixture itself is used for the splices.

I would try to hang the fixture on jack chain secured to the joists.
i didnt see much in terms of hanger accessories at home depot :o

these seem to be the best low-cost option:
http://www.homedepot.com/catalog/productImages/300/52/5286f8fd-2f8d-482c-8ba6-7b18f0e6ce0e_300.jpg

pcboss
02-16-09, 10:07 AM
You really don't need much, just some chain and S hooks.

The housing may already have slotted holes that the S hooks could fit through. The other end of the chain could be screwed or nailed to the joist.