Lux level in office

[James]

https://cpc.farnell.com/tenma/72-9195/light-meter-mini/dp/IN06164?mckv=sVFEJ3CZW_dc|pcrid|416803506677|kword||match||plid||slid||product|IN06164|pgrid|99626856931|ptaid|pla-311115859337|&CMP=KNC-GUK-CPC-&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIke6U55mE6AIVyLTtCh3WiQgLEAQYAiABEgJkevD_BwE

try this.

 

[telectrix]

Stupid question inbound:

How do you measure lux levels?

(From a mature apprentice)

i got an app for my phone. get onto google play and search lux meter from the app store. it's free.

 

[pirate]

Spot on, Tel!
But James got it right...show them a printout with the relevant info and most folks will just accept it.
I have bored you all before with my workshop lighting stuff, but I have to say that most people using it really prefer a much higher light level once they get used to it. New folks just accept what they get, and actually comment on how great it is to be able to see properly, without shadows.
Providing low levels will cause more complaints than high levels, and if you can find the right combination...it's possible to dim some LED panels...but that's a whole different story. We decided to go with a commercially produced scheme which stated the lux level we needed for workbench heights and general working, and we provided task-lighting at bench level for those who needed it...so far, those task lights are unused, but they are there if required.

 

[magnoliafan89]

Cheers for the response guys
I thought are first it was the whole not used to it but when she said how many they put in and knowing how small her office is etc I thought well I've fitted those panels before and they are bright enough to singe my pubes.
My only consolation is that...well....I dont have to work in that office

 

[telectrix]

500 lux at desk level is spot on for most applications, for fine detail work, up to 800 is recommended. could it be that the kelvin is nearer to daylight (6000K) and wrinkles are showing up?