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picclock:
I have just started to put up the LED strips with difficult results. I was hoping to give a direct comparison or equivalent to a fluorescent tube but the colour temperature  and light distribution of the two light types makes it almost impossible. The tube light is reddish in comparison to the Cool white Leds's. The LED lights are far better distributed giving more even lighting over a wider area. Both lights enable you to see quite well but I can't help feeling that the best light would be a mixture of the two. In total I will have 6  x 5M LED strips, which uses a measured ~7A at 12V. Will post pictures but I don't think they will be very illuminating  :lol:

Would I recommend them ?  Thats a tough call. For some things its a massive improvement, especially the more even lighting. It also makes it seem like day even though its evening. However, I get the feeling that its not quite right. Differentiation of colours at the low end of the spectrum is poorer, though reading instruments and gauges is much easier. Likewise seeing imperfections in surface finishes.  Time will tell I suppose .. .

Best Regards

picclock

awemawson:
You might find 'warm white' a less harsh light to work under. We went though all sorts of hoops to get acceptable GU10 halogen replacement leds in our kitchen, varying colour temperatures and powers, until we settled on warm white - now 9 months later they are all starting to fail  :bang:

modeng200023:
 I have been using 8w Edison GU10 leds with a colour temperature of 3000k. These came from City Electrical Factors with a 1 year or more guarantee, not quite sure as I haven't had to replace one yet.

Lidl are offering 30w led flood lights with a 3 year guarantee so I've bought a couple really to see what they are like. I can only say they are brilliant. :clap:

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