Fluorescent tubes for undercupboard

[Diyisfun]

I currently have T5, with poor eyesight, I need brighter lighting. If T5 are 15mm dia, what is the next size up & what are they called.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

T8 is the next size up, but they don't some in such short sizes as T5, so may not be OK for under cabinet lights, and aren't really any brighter per m than T5s

I suggest LED strips.

 

[Diyisfun]

BAN, My sparky has just been round & he has suggested LED & that's what I am going with. Thanks

 

[Iggifer]

I just redid mine with LED tape, if you can solder, it works out infinitely cheaper than actual LED fittings, and they're much smaller profile

 

[333rocky333]

a lot of them undercounter lights were supplied with standard warm white tubes, sometimes just changing to cool white 840 lamps improves the light

 

[flameport]

The LED tape is certainly the best option, and if you want it brighter, just fit more than one strip. I normally fit 2 strips.