On 31/01/2019 21:03, R D S wrote:
We've a small kitchen in an extension, approx 3x2m, it's about to be
gutted and we're looking at lighting options.

I'd stick a 5 foot LED striplight in it but that's not going to get past
managaement,she's talking about spots.

I'm not a fan of spotlights, i've never felt like they fill an area with
light. Am I wrong, are some better than others?

General lighting opinions appreciated.



For non-spotlight, google "sylcircle", made by Sylvania. Plenty of reviews.

CPC sell them cheaper than Screwfix. You'll want warm white for viewing
food, and probably 12W would be sufficient if you have white cupboards
and surfaces, or go for 18W. I've got a light gray room twice that size
with the 12W, but I don't make food there (just eat).

12W = 800lm
18W = 1100lm

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Adrian C

On 13/02/2019 11:03, Adrian Caspersz wrote:
On 31/01/2019 21:03, R D S wrote:
We've a small kitchen in an extension, approx 3x2m, it's about to be
gutted and we're looking at lighting options.

I'd stick a 5 foot LED striplight in it but that's not going to get
past managaement,she's talking about spots.

I'm not a fan of spotlights, i've never felt like they fill an area
with light. Am I wrong, are some better than others?

General lighting opinions appreciated.



For non-spotlight, google "sylcircle", made by Sylvania. Plenty of reviews.

CPC sell them cheaper than Screwfix. You'll want warm white for viewing
food, and probably 12W would be sufficient if you have white cupboards
and surfaces, or go for 18W. I've got a light gray room twice that size
with the 12W, but I don't make food there (just eat).

12W = 800lm
18W = 1100lm


Depends on how the kitchen will be used and what other lights will be
fitted but I'd pause over lighting which has a single point of failure -
and one which requires replacement of the whole unit rather than just
fitting a spare bulb. (I know with LEDs the failures should be few and
far apart but IMLE Sod is still on the job...)



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Robin
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On 13/02/2019 11:18, Robin wrote:
On 13/02/2019 11:03, Adrian Caspersz wrote:
On 31/01/2019 21:03, R D S wrote:
We've a small kitchen in an extension, approx 3x2m, it's about to be
gutted and we're looking at lighting options.

I'd stick a 5 foot LED striplight in it but that's not going to get
past managaement,she's talking about spots.

I'm not a fan of spotlights, i've never felt like they fill an area
with light. Am I wrong, are some better than others?

General lighting opinions appreciated.



For non-spotlight, google "sylcircle", made by Sylvania. Plenty of
reviews.

CPC sell them cheaper than Screwfix. You'll want warm white for
viewing food, and probably 12W would be sufficient if you have white
cupboards and surfaces, or go for 18W. I've got a light gray room
twice that size with the 12W, but I don't make food there (just eat).

12W = 800lm
18W = 1100lm


Depends on how the kitchen will be used and what other lights will be
fitted but I'd pause over lighting which has a single point of failure -
and one which requires replacement of the whole unit rather than just
fitting a spare bulb.Â* (I know with LEDs the failures should be few and
far apart but IMLE Sod is still on the job...)

Spots pool light on the worktop whilst LED strips give an even spread.
Problem with LED strip is the adhesive is not strong enough to support
the strip flat under the cabinet downward facing. If you have a skirt below
the cabinets you can mount the strip vertically and the adhesive then
does its job.
5m Strip cool white 5050 £5 and power supply £10-£15. Buy the better quality
clips.

Rob