Nico light fitting, from £27.72; six-way distribution block, £13.32, both Sensio
Q I’ve recently had a new kitchen fitted and I’d like to add some lights under some of the wall cabinets to brighten up the work surface areas. I don’t really want to have to hire an electrician for this small job, is there a solution that would be safe for me to fit myself? Pippa, by email
A Your Home says… Sensio has introduced Nico, a 240V LED under-cabinet light, which they boast is exceptionally easy to install. Nico features SLS (surface light source) technology which means that no visible dazzling LED points can be seen on the fitting and as the fitting runs at 240V, no driver/ transformer is required. So all that’s needed is their six-way distribution block that connects up to six lights and comes with a 13A plug for mains supply. There’s no need for a Part P qualification, anyone can install the Nico. What’s more the connectors are small enough to fit through an 8mm hole for a neater finish than many models on the market. The Nico fitting has a stainless steel surround, is available in cool or warm white LED colour and can be surface mounted or recessed. It has a 15-year lamp life and is dimmable when used with a trailing edge dimmer.