On Sat, 03 Apr 2021 11:34:59 +0100, "Dave Plowman (News)"
wrote:

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As regards simple illumination, perhaps not ideal.

I've rarely fund them so when going round other peoples places (and
working on IT kit).

In a pure living area, you may not want or need excellent working light.
Although I prefer to have the choice.

Quite.

But as a pretty
unobtrusive lamp when not in use, very popular.

I guess because I'm a utilitarian I'd never rate 'obtrusiveness' over
ease of installation / function. ;-)

Say no more. ;-)

That's why we still(?) have 2 x 6' flouros in the kitchen and whilst
working (on the Home Automation system as well), no plans to change
them. Especially when I think the suggestion is that it's not worth
going over to dedicated LED replacements on a purely financially
(energy saving) basis. [1]

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Cheers, T i m

[1] Mate replaced the 4 x 6' flouros for LED tube replacements a while
back because he suffers from migraines under (some?) fluorescent
light.

He has since replaced the entire fittings with dedicated LED
(Toolstation) to try to get more light but whoever ordered them can't
measure and got 4 x 5' instead. ;-(

So now he has less light coverage and bits of ceiling to touch up. ;-(

He has offered me the LED 'tubes' and I said I'd like to have them, to
try in the kitchen or use in the garage (if they are bright enough).