If you’ve ever squinted across your shop and wished for better lighting, you’re not alone. For those of us who spend long hours working on projects in our workshops, a workshop light that truly gets the job done is worth its weight in gold. I recently took the plunge and upgraded the lighting in my 1,200-square-foot shop using a pair of powerful LED “spaceship” lights, and the difference has been night and day—literally.
In this article, I’ll walk you through why I chose this workshop light solution, how I managed the install without risking my neck 17 feet in the air, and why this might be the easiest and most effective lighting upgrade for your shop.
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Why I Needed a Serious Workshop Light Upgrade
My shop’s natural light situation isn’t terrible during the day—there are plenty of windows on both ends—but once the sun goes down, it’s a different story. Shadows everywhere. The old lighting setup left a lot to be desired. I’d often find myself fumbling in the dim glow, struggling to read a tape measure or find a dropped screw. As I’ve gotten older, my eyes just don’t handle low light the way they used to.
I knew it was time to fix that. But I didn’t want to deal with rewiring or running new fixtures, especially with the ceiling sitting at a vertigo-inducing 17 feet. I hate climbing ladders that high, and I didn’t want to hire someone to do it either.
The Amazon Spaceship Lights: 12,000 Lumens of Power
While searching for the best workshop light option, I stumbled on a pair of LED “spaceship” lights on Amazon. Each light puts out 12,000 lumens and fits directly into a standard screw-in socket—no wiring, no brackets, no fuss.
Inside the light housing are dozens of small LED panels, arranged in a way that gives a wide, even spread of light. The wings on the light can be adjusted to direct the beam where it’s most needed, which is especially handy for larger spaces like mine.
I figured two of them might be enough to light up the main part of the shop—and at around 24,000 lumens total, that’s more than enough to turn night into day.
- Adjustable Design: Five flexible panels with 90° rotating angel can illuminate up to 360° of space. Say good bye to lighting dead spot.
- Efficient Heat Dissipation : The hollow structure accelerates heat dissipation, greatly improves heat dissipation efficiency, and helps the lamp to last longer
- Energy Saving: The garage light has five super bright adjustable led light panels, with a total lumens of 12000 lumens, no flickering, energy saving, providing a bright and bright indoor lighting experience for your garage
- Easy Installation: Open the box, cut off the power supply, climb your ladder, just screw it in the E26/E27 holder. No tools needed and without bothering the Electrician, after reconnect your power, and enjoy your new garage light.
- Wide Application: Our led garage lights are modern designed for excellent illumination and are suitable for use in garages, exhibition areas, gymnasiums, warehouses, offices, workshops, basement
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A Creative Installation Solution: Duct Tape and Broomsticks
Here’s where things got a little… improvised. My ladder couldn’t quite reach the sockets safely without fully extending it, which I couldn’t do alone. So, I rigged together a contraption from a broomstick and a paint roller extension, fastened with duct tape. MacGyver would’ve been proud.
This DIY tool let me remove the old bulbs (I did accidentally break one in the process, but no big deal) and screw in the new workshop light units from the ground. It wasn’t pretty, but it worked like a charm.
Lighting Performance: A Total Game Changer
The difference these spaceship lights made was immediate. The shadows disappeared, and everything—from my tool bench to the far corners of the shop—looked crisp and clear. I could finally read a tape measure without leaning into a flashlight. It’s amazing what proper lighting can do for productivity and safety.
If these lights continue to perform well over the next couple of months, I’ll definitely order another two-pack. That would give me a total of six lights, enough to completely drench the space in bright, functional light. I might even mount a couple over specific workstations to give me even better visibility where I need it most.
Why This Workshop Light Setup is Totally Worth It
If your shop suffers from dim or uneven lighting, upgrading to a high-powered LED workshop light setup can be a total game-changer. You don’t need to rewire your shop or climb a ladder 17 feet in the air. With a bit of creative thinking—and maybe a broomstick or two—you can transform your workspace in under an hour.
These spaceship-style lights have completely changed how I work in my shop. No more straining to see, no more frustration, and no more delays. Just clean, powerful light exactly where I need it. If you’re serious about your workspace, don’t overlook the importance of good lighting.
Brightness with the Right Workshop Light
A powerful workshop light does more than brighten your shop—it transforms how you work. Whether you’re trying to read fine measurements or avoid tripping over clutter, upgrading your lighting is a fast, affordable way to make your space safer and more efficient. So grab your own spaceship lights, channel your inner handyman, and let there be light!
