Tried a few things for shop lighting, compact CFL's weren't too bad, but power surges kept
killling them.
So, moved on to LED. These are 100w equivalent, topped with 30 quart salad mixing bowls.
I thought the SS would reflect well, and it did, but only in a straight down pattern. Painting
them bright white seems to be a good compromise.
Not too much light wasted towards the ceiling, and visability in the welding area is good.
Rest of the shop will get the same, just waiting for a cheap deal on the bowls again. Bought
all they had the last time.
The LED's have proven to be more robust, and no failures----yet