On Sunday, 22 January 2017 12:03:22 UTC, Scott wrote:
On Sun, 22 Jan 2017 02:52:46 -0800 (PST), tabbypurr wrote:
On Sunday, 22 January 2017 10:21:58 UTC, Scott wrote:
On Sat, 21 Jan 2017 23:35:16 -0800 (PST), tabbypurr wrote:

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Would this solve the
problem?

no

Would it solve the problem if I used a different type of device rather
that switched mode?

Device? I don't know what you mean. Maybe unsnip some.

If you followed the rest of the thread,

I did

you would have seen the link
Bob helpfully posted:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Switch...e_power_supply
I was thinking of what is described there as a linear power supply.

You can always power LEDs with a linear supply, if suitably designed, but it's not as efficient.

I am beginning to think I should stick with halogen and make
equivalent energy savings elsewhere, in the same way that
organisations offset carbon by planting trees instead of by cutting
energy use.

Halogen is just a crap option for indoors. Some people love them of course, but then some people drive Trabants.

Very insightful. It's for the kitchen not the toilet though.

What lighting would you actually recommend for a kitchen and for what
reasons?

Linear fluorescent used to be a fairly good option if done properly, not some ugly bare switchstart fitting on the ceiling. Now LED strips are better as they're more controllable, lower cost, less of a pain to get & stock. Both are diffuse light sources, giving clearer vision, especially useful in a kitchen.


NT