Lighting a Mechanics Pit

[roukel01]

A friend of mine is a mechanic, he's just about to become an MOT inspector, and is having a pit dug out for MOT inspections. Basically he wants some kind of lighting that he can recess into the pit walls that will light up the car above for inspection.

Any ideas what kind of lighting could be used? something with a good life span as he doesn't want to have to change lamps very often.

Thanks

 

[telectrix]

i'd use a few fluorescent fittings.recess them in to the brickwork and make some clear perspex lenses for them.

 

[glasgowbiker42]

done them many years ago in bus garages. recessed sealed fluorescent fittings, might have been thorlux.
they were specialised extruded aluminium bodied fittings.

 

[ian.settle1]

As the pit can be a catchment area for any explosive gases which are heavier than air you may need to look at fitting explosive proof fittings within the inspection pit.

 

[glasgowbiker42]

is there two different threads on the same subject?
anyhow zone 2 fittings required. try www.inspectionpits.co.uk for more info.

 

[IQ Electrical]

As the pit can be a catchment area for any explosive gases which are heavier than air you may need to look at fitting explosive proof fittings within the inspection pit.

Precisely, if you are designing and supplying, be very careful and keep in mind that the pit will probably be used for petrol vehicles as well as diesel despite what the official line is!

 

[bgrothe]

I recommend you check into the LiftLyte by Lumenyte which can also be used on lifts as well as pits.

Here is a video link.

http://lumenytesecurity.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=108&Itemid=183

 

[High Tower]

Why is he going for a pit? when most MOT stations are filling their pits in and installing ATL's

 

[IQ Electrical]

I recommend you check into the LiftLyte by Lumenyte which can also be used on lifts as well as pits.

Here is a video link.

http://lumenytesecurity.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=108&Itemid=183

I take it you work for them then?

 

[pennywise]

I take it you work for them then?

Popped this link on the other thread thats going.

NORKA - NORDDEUTSCHE KUNSTSTOFF- UND ELEKTROGESELLSCHAFT STÄCKER mbH & CO. KG

 

[bgrothe]

I am offering a suggestion for something I know.

 

[IQ Electrical]

I am offering a suggestion for something I know.

I apologise, I thought you were spamming, I'm always suspicious when a members first 2 posts are links to products!

 

[mogga]

Misss Legrande Spammer did it