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1. 
   brownbagg | Jul 16, 2007 07:35pm | #1

   HD
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   BillHartmann | Jul 16, 2007 08:21pm | #2

   I can get them to you for $25 each, plus shipping. How many do you want?

   http://www.teksupply.com/farm/supplies/prod1;ts1_lighting_fixtures_bulbs-ts1_wet_location_fixtures;pg106806.html

   They also have a flourscent version.

   http://www.teksupply.com/farm/supplies/prod1;ts1_lighting_fixtures_bulbs-ts1_supreme_fixtures;pglk1092.html

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   A-holes. Hey every group has to have one. And I have been elected to be the one. I should make that my tagline.
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   tek | Jul 16, 2007 09:01pm | #4

   Teksupply, that's awesome!  That's a huge step in the right direction, still a bit more than my random mental guestimate was.  I like how you can order either the glass or cage or both.  I'm really only interested in the cage as accidental bumping is the biggest problem. 

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   mwgaines | Jul 16, 2007 08:42pm | #3

   These may be more expensive than you prefer, but I installed them in my crawlspace, attic, and pumphouse. They're impact resistant, seal tight, and provide sufficient lighting for my needs.

    

    

   http://www.lightinguniverse.com/products/view.aspx?searchTerm=126770&sku=126770

   New knowledge is priceless. 

   Used knowledge is even more valuable.

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   tek | Jul 16, 2007 09:04pm | #5

   Yeah, that's a bit more than I'd like to spend, but that's a great price for a bulkhead light.  Good to know it comes in different colors, too. 

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   Jerry18 | Jul 17, 2007 06:42am | #6

   Any restaurant supply in your area would also have them - usually at reasonable prices and sold as separate components.

   Jerry

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   Catspaw | Jul 17, 2007 06:57pm | #7

   I got a plastic cage from HD that clamps around a standard porcelain socket. Probably less than 3 bucks and no need to change the fixture.

   http://www.leviton.com/OA_HTML/ibeCCtpItmDspRte.jsp?item=5640&section=10185

   Rich

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   MarkH | Jul 17, 2007 09:16pm | #8

   http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=72960-334-1465Y-SP-L

   Cooper Wiring Devices Plastic Lamp Guard Item #: 72960       Model: 1465Y-SP-L

   $2.17

    

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   tek | Jul 17, 2007 11:54pm | #11

   MarkH and Catspaw - thanks.  Not quite the awesome cast aluminum industrial look, but the price is right.  I wonder just how subjective 'temporary' is...

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   joeh | Jul 17, 2007 11:49pm | #9

   Tek, I bought 6 of those at HD last year for a green house.

   They were less than $25 each.

   They were hidden in the electrical section instead of with the lighting, hard to find.

   Joe H

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   tek | Jul 17, 2007 11:51pm | #10

   Thanks Joe.  I dug around the depot last night, found them in electrical like you said, but they were $35 each.  Better, but not quite there.

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   tek | Jul 20, 2007 04:58pm | #12

   Might have a weener here....looks like this, at the HD for $3.97 and it comes with a 100w lamp.  Unfortunately it will probably be the nicest thing in that basement.

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   Thanks to everyone for their help.  I'll save the nice vapor lights for the nice new shed (whenever I get around to that).

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   McDesign | Jul 23, 2007 08:14pm | #14

   I have (4) of those in white above my shower, up in the skylight shaft.

   Forrest

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   Scott | Jul 23, 2007 06:17pm | #13

   Hey tek.

   I'd be inclined to go with an open cage if you're using CF bulbs. I've had problems with fixtures like these retaining heat which greatly shortens bulb life.

   Scott.

   Always remember those first immortal words that Adam said to Eve, “You’d better stand back, I don’t know how big this thing’s going to get.”