What watt? - Under cabinet fluorescent lighting!

[mrgtv]

Hello again!

I have two wall units in my kitchen separated by a cooker to which I would like to attach under cabinet fluorescent lighting.
The units are 1100mm and 800mm.

If I house two evenly spaced 10w tubes each measuring 425mm under the 1100mm cabinet and one 20w tube measuring 625mm under the 800mm cabinet, would this give an even balance of light under each cabinet?
Naturally, I don’t want to end up with one area significantly darker than the other.

I realise this may be more related to light intensity than wattage but any views or experience is appreciated.

Many thanks.

 

[Kes]

Hi,

This is experience. I have 1.3m of wall cabinets either side of the hob (with approx 900mm hob gap). I have one 16w light either side and the light emitted is quite adequate (but you, or I, do need the hob lights on if doing any delicate cooking). In your case (this is a view) I would use two 20w lights evenly spaced. Flourescent light is quite diffuse and gets into corners you wouldn't think it would find!

Rgds.