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#377808 Sat Dec 15 2012 10:34 AM
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Looking for ideas/options to display and have globes illuminated..Just getting started.Something that's easy to add to.Thanks for advice.

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Most of your pump restro suppliers have lighted globe bases that you can mount or sit anywhere. I have gotten a few from Ron Scoobie and Powder coated ones from Vic's. They work great!


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Thanks for your reply,Ive seen those.Is that what most people are using when you see them around their garage perimeter? Bryan

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Heres a platform that I made to elevate the back row of globes on an upper platform. They are all plugged into one device that is wired to a switched outlet. Flip one switch and everything comes on.

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K W FRITH #377909 Sat Dec 15 2012 03:44 PM
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The globe bases from some companies are so exoensive. I bought $10 globe bases and secured them to my shelf to hold the globe. I bought puck lights made by utilitech from Lowes that give an incandescent glow. I can light 3 globes for $60, and it looks great. One base from Vics will run you that much.

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Avoid the white LED lights, the color is too white. You can use LED, but make sure its an incandescent color.


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Thats a great looking base K W.


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Thanks for the ideas.I think I'm looking to build some type of shelf around perimeter of garage.One that can easily be added to and second that will be wired as a single switch.KW yours looks great and thanks Intense1 for your ideas.I'm sure there are a ton of unique ideas out there. Thanks again. Bryan

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Here is one of mine they all light up


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Very nice display.We should switch the thread to "show us how you display your globes".All the suggestions will definately help. thanks Bryan

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I stuck some of mine in a closet in the house. Mitch

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Nice little display, Mitch.

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Here is how I display my globes. Pretty much a shelf around the perimeter of my office with globe bases and lights like in Kevins picture.

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Mitch is yours illuminated the same way Kevin's is?Ryan I like the addition for the cans.Thanks again

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This was planned and layed out and pre-wired before the drywall went up. I made the wall sconces.

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