Lights

[jdrules200]

Im building a 14x20 sugarhouse and i was wondering what type and how many lights i should install?

[adk1]

flourscent made for cold weather and install moe than you think you would need!

[sjdoyon]

Here's the VMSA requirement for lights. If you check out their website, they list the certification requirements.
http://vermontmaple.org/files/Maple-certification-requirements.pdf

Lights must be protected by slip-on tubes, shatterproof coatings, or shields wherever they are exposed to
sap or syrup.

[Sunday Rock Maple]

Lighting in the shanty is like building a garage --- nobody ever wishes they had done it smaller.....

[SeanD]

I have a 12x20 sugarhouse and I went with 4 of these:

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-100652873/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=vapor+proof+light&storeId=10051#.UMkdkY54VMI

I spaced them out evenly in a square shape. I went with 4 of them off of advice on here to help cut down on shadows. It was a good call.

I started at 60W equivalent CFLs and moved up to 75W equivalents right away. The 75Ws are okay, but I think I could have gone with 100Ws. I found out I like plenty of light. Start at 75 and see what you think.

Sean

[heus]

I have simple light fixtures around the perimeter at a height of 8 feet. I also have two floodlights one aimed at the syrup pan and the other right into the flue pan hood door. I try to stay away from flourescents due to the mercury hazard if one breaks.

[jdrules200]

Ok thanks for the link and info Sean! I just want make sure i have plenty of light and no shadows because most of my boiling will be done at night.