best under cabinet kitchen lights?

[elmsoft]

Can anyone advise on the fitting of under-cabinet lights. Never had success in the past but then I did buy bargains from IKEA !

Be happy to spend some money this time but should I go for mains or low voltage, halogen or LED .... etc
Anyone recommend a system or manufacturer, that will give me reliable and effective lights?

 

[securespark]

I used to buy Osram slim fluorescent fittings but not sure if they're still around.

 

[Iggifer]

I wouldnt go with anything other than LED now,

I fitted some flourescent ones a while ago from screwfix and have had no issues, but had to fit them due to the inability to find reasonably priced replacement lamps for the fitting that was there to begin with

 

[Diyisfun]

I put this type of thing, pleased with them, various sizes available.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TWIN-UNDE...ITCHEN-LIGHTING-LINK-LIGHTS-SET-/230978172336

 

[RF Lighting]

LED all the way. They're fantastic.

They are super discreet fittings, very energy efficient, can be cut to any length and run round corners, and there are no lamps to replace.

 

[AdamCH]

How much light do you get off LED strip lights?

Would you use them to light the work surface or are they used to give a lighting effect?

 

[DetlefSchmitz]

Would you use them to light the work surface ?

Absolutely.

 

[Taylortwocities]

How much light do you get off LED strip lights?

It depends on the amount of light that they emit!
This is quoted on the product details in LUMENS.

Google "Lumens" and find a comparison with other light sources, then you'll know what to look for.

 

[AdamCH]

Okay I realise I just asked how long is a piece of string.

Is there any particular type of LED tape that's better as a under cabinet light source if you're looking for lighting rather than mood effects?