Old under cabinet lights to LED

[SecretPrawn]

Hi,

I have some old under cabinet lights in my kitchen that I want to replace with LEDs as they are forever blowing, and I'll probably want full length lighting.

However most LEDs I see available are plug in or USB - I'm looking at something like this:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cabinet-Lighting-Flexible-Cupboard-WarmWhite/dp/B07JJMD6Q7/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?adgrpid=151850839652&gclid=CjwKCAjwoIqhBhAGEiwArXT7K3qjBsYC0qYxkeFYHtRP1C7bZ0agTUg4hNJ3q79szyKJH4J0j3xJ_hoCEU0QAvD_BwE&hvadid=650149927909&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=1006715&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=1974311557499308587&hvtargid=kwd-336080648306&hydadcr=26186_2621521&keywords=led+light+tape+strip&qid=1679991521&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

Attached is a picture of the current connection - would any LED option use this connection, or will I have to change it whatever I install? If so, if anyone has any advice on how best to wire in something like the above to what is already there, I'd be keen to know - beyond having wired in some light fittings, I'm basically ignorant whenever it comes to electrics!

Thanks very much!

 

[ETAF]

that just looks like a connection junction box and most likely they use 240V - cannot be 100%
screwfix do a lot of underlight LED - i have used a few in the past and some daisy chain

not a recommendation , as i have not used these specifically- and they do come in various sizes lengths

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this is possibly what you have 20A Junction box

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[sparkymarka]

You can buy those strip lights in a LED version

 

[ericmark]

I had same problem, so I fitted a socket where it would not normally be seen under the cupboard, and used a plug in smart lighting strip. It means I have colour changing and all the other silly bits which come with smart lights, and since the socket is placed where not easy seen, unlikely anyone will try and use it for other things.

However some one may at some point, so the socket needs an earth, in theory since 1966 all fixed lights need an earth taking to them, but it seems many don't read the rules, so be it counter lights or down lights, often an earth is not taken to the light.

This is the light I used from Lidi, which to be frank is far too bright, at 22 watt, however since smart I can reduce the output, so it works well. But the main consideration was how to turn on and off, as often one starts something without putting lights on, and then with hands covered in flour you want to turn them on. So being able to say hey google turn on counter lights seems good to me.

Inside the cupboards I have some simple lamps, £2 each, which I want to fit, but not sure yet if we want to replace the kitchen cupboards, so hanging fire. The question is however if fitting a socket for counter lights, do you also fit lights in cupboards at same time?

Personally I see no point, as wife never puts the stuff in the cupboards, it's left on counter, so no need for lights.