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Replacing a strip light
samwich1979
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We are moving into a house with one of those awful flickering strip lights in the kitchen and we want rid of it.
How easy and cheap are these to remove and replace with a normal light fitting or bar with spotlights on?
How easy and cheap are these to remove and replace with a normal light fitting or bar with spotlights on?
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Do you mean a tube light? If so, it should only flicker when turning on or if the tube/starter needs replacing. The advantage of tube light is that you will obtain a more evenly distributed light output throughout the kitchen.
If you do want to replace it, it isn't too difficult if you are competent with electrics. You may need to paint the area that was covered by the tube light fitting to match the rest of the ceiling.If my post hasn't helped you, then don't click the 'Thanks' button!
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On the other hand, I have one of those horrible bars with halogen spots in my kitchen and i would be glad to find a flickering strip light in its place, because I could replace the tube and the starter and have a fairly even good light without dark spots .....You might as well ask the Wizard of Oz to give you a big number as pay a Credit Referencing Agency for a so-called 'credit-score'0
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So they have the same electrical connections underneath a strip light that you would need to attach an ordinary light fitting?
My husband has changed numerous light fittings but never a strip light so just dont know what will be underneath it.0 -
On the other hand, I have one of those horrible bars with halogen spots in my kitchen and i would be glad to find a flickering strip light in its place, because I could replace the tube and the starter and have a fairly even good light without dark spots .....
I know what you mean about the spotlight bars leaving dark spots but they dont look as ugly as a light strip!0 -
I have a cottage full of halogen spotlight bars. Believe me you can hate them with such a passion that they look very ugly!samwich1979 wrote: »I know what you mean about the spotlight bars leaving dark spots but they dont look as ugly as a light strip!You might as well ask the Wizard of Oz to give you a big number as pay a Credit Referencing Agency for a so-called 'credit-score'0
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