"Rod" wrote in message
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Mungo "Two Sheds" Toadfoot wrote:
Are they A Good Thing for cheering up a kitchen through the winter, and
possibly having a beneficial effect on the symptoms of SAD? I'm having
some bother finding a 6' one locally but if they're worth having I'll
continue the search.

Si
In line with the other thread, we have in our kitchen some of the 3500K
triphosphor under-cupboard low profile lights (from TLC). The colour
really is very acceptable. The use of multiple sources (rather than a
single 6 footer) reduces the shodow-casting.

If they could be used, I'd expect you to find them OK.

Yep, these are very good, and I even keep a 20W one as a handy portable
light. Only problems I've had is with the ballast failing and then when you
try to link in a replacement you find they change the end connectors every
year so you always have to cut them off and use an ordinary connector block.
Grrr. Still, the spare ends come in handy when you want a longer flex for
your old fm radio - or one in every room...

S