Help to identify this bulb? 22 February at 5:27PM in In my home (includes DIY) MoneySaving 14 replies 551 views

housebuyer143

I need help. These are in my kitchen under counter lights but I can't find anymore info on them. 
Any idea what I could get as a substitute for them? 

housebuyer143

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housebuyer143

It looks a bit like this but would this be suitable?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/450mm-Fluorescent-Tubes-Bell-Lighting/dp/B07WK4F9W2/ref=asc_df_B07WK4F9W2/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=375507613892&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7265190857335476269&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1007415&hvtargid=pla-828636284322&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=78492840202&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=375507613892&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7265190857335476269&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1007415&hvtargid=pla-828636284322

frugalmacdugal

Hi,

what length, what end pins?

FFHillbilly

It's a T5 fluorescent tube, example here (unsure of the length)
you would be better off just replacing the light with something like this

housebuyer143

frugalmacdugal said:

Hi,

what length, what end pins?

436mm long, not sure if that's to the end of the pins as someone else measured it and now I can't get them out lol. 
They have like the two prongs each end.

frugalmacdugal

Hi,

might be THIS if pins are to be added to the 436mm.

Ectophile

If you're not sure whether it's a T5, T8 or whatever, find an old ruler that measures in eighths of an inch.  A T5 will be about 5/8", while a T8 would be 8/8" or 1".

outtatune

Do we not have any sparkies on MSE? I'm surprised none of them have popped up to tell the op to take it to the local garden centre, as they're the experts on bulbs.

Rodders53

Labelled Kingfisher = it is from Screwfix / B&Q  (own brand / company name).

NB all such fluorescent tubes are being phased out later this year (Aug/Sep 23) so if you find some and have a number of under cupboard fittings buy some spare lamps for future use, perhaps.

Fluorescents are roughly as energy efficient as led in turning electric into light.  But LED replacement luminaires may cost a lot more to buy.  So change to LED won't save money.

The lamps rotate 90 degrees so the two pins each end align with the slot in the lampholder 'bottom edge' then pull out (gently).  That rotation disconnects the electrical connections, too.
Refitting is a reversal of the process.
You Tube no doubt has videos showing how.

housebuyer143

Rodders53 said:

Labelled Kingfisher = it is from Screwfix / B&Q  (own brand / company name).

NB all such fluorescent tubes are being phased out later this year (Aug/Sep 23) so if you find some and have a number of under cupboard fittings buy some spare lamps for future use, perhaps.

Fluorescents are roughly as energy efficient as led in turning electric into light.  But LED replacement luminaires may cost a lot more to buy.  So change to LED won't save money.

The lamps rotate 90 degrees so the two pins each end align with the slot in the lampholder 'bottom edge' then pull out (gently).  That rotation disconnects the electrical connections, too.
Refitting is a reversal of the process.
You Tube no doubt has videos showing how.

Thank you so much. Googled them and there they are 😁 £4 each. I'll pick up a set next week.