{"title":"Led Tubes for Kitchens","description":"\u003cp\u003eLED tubes for kitchens are the most effective way to get powerful, even light over the countertop, cooktop and work area. At GreenIce you'll find T8 tubes, batten fittings and under-cabinet lights to upgrade your kitchen lighting with lower consumption and no flicker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLED tube solutions for your kitchen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eT8 LED tubes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/ecoline-led-tubes-835\"\u003eT8 LED tubes\u003c\/a\u003e come in the classic fluorescent lengths: 60 cm (10 W and 1200 lm), 120 cm (18 W and 2160 lm) and 150 cm (23 W and 2760 lm), in 4000 K, 4200 K or 6000 K. Many models have a rotating end cap so you can aim the light where you need it, and single-ended versions that make it easy to replace a conventional fluorescent tube. You'll also find them in packs of 2, 4 and 6.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLED batten fittings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you'd rather replace the whole fixture, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/t5-and-t8-led-battens-824\"\u003eT5 and T8 LED batten fittings\u003c\/a\u003e mount on the ceiling or under wall cabinets and are ready to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUnder-cabinet and shelf lights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo light the countertop without shadows, our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/led-wardrobe-and-shelf-lights-823\"\u003eshelf and cabinet lights\u003c\/a\u003e are compact and discreet, with warm light options for display cabinets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere to place LED tubes in the kitchen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral ceiling light\u003c\/strong\u003e: one or two 120 or 150 cm tubes provide even lighting in medium-sized and long, narrow kitchens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnder the wall cabinets\u003c\/strong\u003e: 60 cm tubes or short batten fittings eliminate the shadow your own body casts while you chop or cook.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePantries and storage rooms\u003c\/strong\u003e: tubes with a motion sensor switch on by themselves so the light is never left on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose LED tubes for the kitchen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLength\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure the tube or batten fitting you already have: the length must match so you can reuse the same holder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColor temperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeutral light (4000–4200 K) works very well in the kitchen: it's bright, easy on the eyes and true to the color of food. Cool light (6000 K) is best kept for very white kitchens or heavily used ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConnection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck whether your fixture has a starter or ballast and whether the tube is powered from one or both ends. If in doubt, ask us before making the switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProtection against grease and steam\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNear the range hood, it's best to use a closed batten fitting or a tube with a diffuser, which is easy to clean and protects the LED.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I replace a fluorescent tube with an LED tube without changing the fixture?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn most cases, yes, using a tube of the same length and adapting the wiring to the type of fixture you have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many lumens do I need over the countertop?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo work comfortably, look for bright, direct light: one 60 cm tube per cabinet section is usually enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover more ideas in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kitchen-lighting-60\"\u003ekitchen lighting\u003c\/a\u003e. At GreenIce we offer fast shipping, a 3-year warranty on GreenIce products and technical advice for every project.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/bx3light.com\/en\/collections\/led-tubes-for-kitchens-63.oembed","provider":"BX3LIGHT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}