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| Author: | cae [ Mon Aug 21, 2006 6:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Display Case Lighting Quandary |
I’m on the verge of finally being able to use my long, glass display case and now find myself in a bit of a quandary – how to light it? The case in question is an antique wood and glass retail affair, measuring 72” x 24” x 42”. The bulk of the proposed contents will be vinyl toys. The face and top of the case are glass, with no joint where they come together, so any lighting solution I use to shine down upon the shelving will be visible. The obvious solution is a 70” spring bar wedged into the upper corner where the two panes meet – but for what kind of lights? I dislike the cold, dullness of fluorescents but fear the excess heat and UV output of tungsten halogens. UV can't be good for sofubi. Has anyone any other solutions or suggestions? |
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| Author: | efp3 [ Mon Aug 21, 2006 10:21 pm ] |
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You can find fluorescents in many different kelvin temps to vary the color of light. We have to use day light at work for color correction. http://www.homedepot.com/HDUS/EN_US/ene ... bulbs.html |
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| Author: | cae [ Mon Aug 21, 2006 10:33 pm ] |
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fluorescents are apparently turrible bad for plastics - too much UV output. Yikes! |
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| Author: | jltohru [ Mon Aug 21, 2006 10:53 pm ] |
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sorry cae, i'm sure people will respond if they have a clue i understand your hatred of fluorescents... they're harsh and ugly. hell, i'd walk ten city blocks to avoid using a flash too. lol |
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| Author: | efp3 [ Tue Aug 22, 2006 12:39 am ] |
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You could try some candles or maybe lightning bugs in a jar! |
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| Author: | cae [ Tue Aug 22, 2006 8:00 am ] |
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I just realized that, as such a healthy portion of my collection is glowie, I won't be needing lighting. Thank you and good day. |
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