My mother has just moved into a new house and wants a Fluorescent striplight fitted in the kitchen which measures about 3x4m to replace the nasty halogen things. (her words).
Could anyone advise on the size and wattage needed in a room the size, also cheapest online source would be helpful. Thanks in advance
F-Red
How intelligent. My mum did the opposite: guess who is the one who changes the bulbs.
My kitchen is U-shaped 2.7 x 2.6 and I've got 2 x 1.5m single tubes each roughly aligned with the front of the worktops either side of the U. This means you don't create a shadow on the worktop when you're standing at it.
Wattage depends on the colour of the room - pastel colours require less than dark ones. It also makes a difference which type of tubes you use - the most efficient tend to look pretty horrid for domestic use.
TLC is on average decent value.
I'd guess at a twin 5 ft as a starting point for a kitchen of that size with light painted walls and ceiling.
Whilst a fan of fluorescent lighting in general, I would probably find ceiling mounted strip lighting to be a bit industrial for domestic use.
Personally, I use a number of slimline strip lights behind pelmets (4x16W +
1x30W) and a couple of flush mounted ceiling fittings (2x20W). This gives plenty of light where you need it, without the office block/factory look.Christian.
Tony Bryer
Thanks for the replies Mother being of the female breed has dispensed with any discussion and bought a 58w fitting from B&Q.
And now wants it fitted ASAP ;-(
Fred
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