Is it acceptable to use LED strip lights in kitchen?

[mrsparky]

Hi guys just a quick one,

Is it acceptable to use LED strip lights in a hot kitchen or would the fluorescent tubes be more suited for the hot environment??

Thanks

 

[loz2754]

Yes and no. In that order. Fluorescent lights are now old technology.

Probably best to buy the IP65 rated strip lights.

Personally I prefer to use the LED under cabinet lights that plug into one another.

 

[ipf]

Presumably domestic kitchen? If so is it a new installation or replacing existing lights?

I can't really see any dangerous 'hot' situations arising in domestic.

There are plenty good, diffused, LED battens for replacing fluorescents, as above, IP65 if required.

By the way, is it Mr Sparky......or Mrs Parky? ?

 

[mrsparky]

Yes and no. In that order. Fluorescent lights are now old technology.

Probably best to buy the IP65 rated strip lights.

Personally I prefer to use the LED under cabinet lights that plug into one another.

Thanks mate, they’re going in a commercial kitchen so no need for under cabinet lights haha

 

[loz2754]

Thanks mate, they’re going in a commercial kitchen so no need for under cabinet lights haha

Ah sorry. I misunderstood.
Then IP 65 LED battens is the way to go.

 

[ipf]

In most instances, with commercial kitchens, it's a case of suspended ceilings and 600x600 recessed led panels, cleanliness being a major factor.
Situations can vary, of course.

 

[SJD]

You can get fittings specifically rated for hot & steamy environments such as commercial kitchens. They tend to be somewhat more expensive than standard fittings.

 

[mattg4321]

600x600 led panels if suspended or non corrosive led battens if not.

 

[mrsparky]

600x600 led panels if suspended or non corrosive led battens if not.

thanks mate

 

[ipf]

By ‘hot’, are you talking about stainless steel canopies over cooking ranges? If so, have a word with the kitchen engineers/installers. Many a time, various light fittings can be involved, generally specific or special, usually supplied with units. Still need wiring and sometimes installing, though.