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Default LED lamps, source and value

On Sunday, 22 January 2017 15:11:57 UTC, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
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tabbypurr wrote:


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.


I'm not convinced LEDs are as easy to look at directly as a fluorescent
tube.


In decently designed lighting the bare lamps are not directly visible.


NT