Advise on using PC cathodes in a kitchen

Mark A

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I'm currently in the process of replacing my Mums kitchen and she mentioned she would like some lighting underneath the top cabinets. I'm thinking that white 12" cathodes from a PC would be perfect for this. Anyone ever tried this, or any other uses outside of a PC?

Not 100% sure on how I would wire it all up so if anyone can advise on the best way it would be a great help.

One other thing I'm not sure about is ho much power they consume, so that I can get a power supply that will have enough power. I cant seem to find any solid info on it, anyone got a set they can check how many amps they use? I was hoping a 2A plugin power supply thing would cover it.

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Does this look right?

TIA
 
My advice would be use LEDs. You can get prewired self adhesive 12v SMD tape in a variety of colours. Unlike cathodes they last forever and they are far more flexible size wise. If you'd like any info trust message me. Where I buy them from may be seen as a competitor as OCUK sell case lighting
 
Thanks, would they be powerful enough? its more to light the work area than for show.

Just realised I've spelt Advice wrong :o.
 
Look for LED strip lights, we have some at work and they are great.

Think ours are DFX. They run off 240v too so no messing with transformers.

Search for DFX S102 STRIPLIGHT- LED- 300MM PURE CLEAR

From an electronics supplier beginning with F they are £15 (not sure if they are a competitor)
 
PardonTheWait said:
Kitchen places, strangely enough, sell these.
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Yep, they had a 4 cathode set for £60 odd quid that would probably be just the same as using 4 x Akasa cathodes that cost £17 inc del.

Going to look into these LED lights but hoping to spend as little as possible really.
 
Ive used the white ones in my van as internal lights - takes a bit of time to get to full brightness - but when they do they kick out loads so are really useful (just not that good for quick light but under cabinets are usually on for a long period).
 
d_brennen said:
My advice would be use LEDs. You can get prewired self adhesive 12v SMD tape in a variety of colours. Unlike cathodes they last forever and they are far more flexible size wise. If you'd like any info trust message me. Where I buy them from may be seen as a competitor as OCUK sell case lighting
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Sent you an email to your trust. I have been having a look at these and I think i'm going to go for them over the cathodes.

My only concern is that they are not bright enough. you wouldn't happen to have any pictures of them in use would you?
 
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