DIYbanter - View Single Post - Lights for under Kitchen wall units

On 18 Oct 2004 (DIY Novice) wrote:

We're getting a new kitchen fitted next week and still haven't bought
any lights for under the kitchen wall units. Is there anything I
should be looking out for? I've heard some get really hot and cook any
food in the wall unit!

I use 7w PL lamps in holders. The lamps are at right angles to the wall
facing forwards so the light spreads out well. I connect two lamps in
series with a 13w choke which came out of a defunct Philips SL lamps.
Nothing is wasted!

Can I get what I want from B&Q/Wickes? We've only got 3 wall units
but would like them to light up a slightly larger worktop area.

If you want to buy purpose made units I like the slimline flourescent
linklights from TLC. I think my PL lampholders came from Ryness.

Where do you put the switch for turning them on?

I have a surface mounting rocker switch fixed to the underside of one
unit. The lights and switch are concealed by wooden trim which is fitted
around the outside bottom edge of the units.

You put the switch where it's convenient for you and not too close to
the hob or near the sink. If necessary use a pull switch.

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Richard Porter
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"You can't have Windows without pains."