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Dick,
Have you considered using low-voltage halogen light fixtures. There are many types of low voltage lighting. MR-16 type light fixtures. IMHO, give off the best color rendition for lighting. Without going with "specialty" greenhouse lighting, I believe that l-v halogen is the best way to achieve true color rendition. I'll check with several of my electrical engineers to get the lowdown. What I like about low-voltage halogen is the ability to be able to have lights on dimmer controls. You could change your flourescent light fixtures ballast to allow for dimming control as well, but the quality of light (for ANY flourescent) is not very good compared to incandescents or low-voltage halogens.
Thats why most if not all bathroom vanity light fixtures are either incandescent or l-v halogen lighting. Women need true color rendition when doing-up their make-up. We also use this type of lighting for art galleries and display areas for "showing" items. Although, not as energy efficient and lasting as flourescents, but if you want better color, I would consider changing. Hope this helps
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