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Count two tubes side by side on a single support: the light spreads over a wide band and the cast shadows beneath the fixture disappear. A double neon light goes on the ceiling of a workshop or on the wall above a worktop, and is chosen on just three criteria: length, protection rating and light colour.
What is a double neon light and what light does it give?
A double neon light is first of all light without gaps: beneath the fixture, the workbench, the sideboard or the sink are lit from end to end, without that dark zone left by a single tube. The fixture stays understated, a bare batten, a flat housing or a wall light, with two aligned tubes.
Two tubes side by side: less shadow on the worktop
Each tube casts its shadow from a slightly different point from the other, and the two compensate. An object placed on the workbench keeps a short shadow instead of a black streak. On the technical side, the two tubes clip into lampholders, G13 cap on a T8 tube, G5 cap on a T5 tube, on a 230 V mains supply. The support, lacquered steel or stainless steel, decides how it holds up over time: stainless steel remains the reference in a damp room. To compare with other forms of double sources, browse all our lights by room.
Cool white or warm white: the mood a double neon light sets
Colour temperature changes everything. Around 2700 to 3000 K, warm white softens a hallway or a utility room. Towards 4000 K, neutral white remains the benchmark for a workshop or a kitchen, clear enough to judge a colour without turning faces blue. Above 6000 K, cool white gives a very white light, useful in a garage, tiring in a living room. A two-tube model can also mix the two temperatures to vary the mood. The flexible double-sided LED neon comes as a flexible ribbon, with a slim thickness, a possible cut and a dedicated power supply, and is available notably in red, which sets it apart from the rigid double neon light with lampholders.
Double neon light 120 cm or 150 cm: which length to choose?
Length is chosen according to the surface to cover, not according to looks. A 120 cm suits a small volume or a hallway, a 150 cm covers a long worktop or a workshop aisle. Measure the free space and the fixing centres before drilling, and note the tube length for replacement day.
Double neon light 150 cm: covering a long worktop
On a continuous sideboard, a single 150 cm replaces two light points and removes the shadow zones between the units. Check the space beyond the tubes, the fixing hole centres and the clear height above the workbench. If the ceiling is low, a recessed model solves the bulk: see the double recessed ceiling spotlight.
Double neon light LED 120 cm: small volumes and hallways
In a hallway, a pantry or a utility room, the 120 cm leaves air around the fixture and stays discreet. It is also the format that fits between two doors or above a short worktop. The LED version switches on immediately, including in a cold cellar, where an original fluorescent slowly ramps up.
| Length | Bulk | Where it fits well | To check before drilling |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120 cm | Reduced, suited to small volumes | Hallway, pantry, short worktop, utility room | Free space on each side and door opening direction |
| 150 cm | Longer, covers an aisle or a continuous worktop | Workshop, garage, long sideboard | Fixing centres, replacement tube length, workbench height |
Where to install a double neon light in the home?
A double neon light finds its place where you need to see clearly and work: garage, workshop, utility room, cellar, pantry. In a damp room, the protection rating comes before style. In the home, it is mounted on the ceiling as a batten or on the wall as a double wall light, above a worktop.
In damp rooms, the IP rating decides before style
The IP rating is read in two digits: the first for solids, the second for liquids. IP20 is enough in a dry room, IP44 withstands water splashes in a utility room, IP65 adds sealing against dust and jets, which matters in a garage. A closed housing, with seals and cable glands, protects the lampholders durably.
Garage and workshop: fix high, aim towards the workbench
Fixed high, a double neon light illuminates widely but far from the eye: glare drops when the light comes from the side rather than from above the head. Place the fixture above and slightly in front of the worktop, not behind you. For two adjustable sources, compare with the double spotlights with adjustable orientation.
| Room or use | What we are looking for | Protection rating to aim for | Format and fixing to consider |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage and workshop | Seeing clearly on the workbench, without cast shadow | IP20 in a dry room, IP65 if dust and splashes | Ceiling batten, 150 cm above a long worktop |
| Utility room and cellar | Clear light in damp air | IP44 to IP65 depending on exposure | Closed housing, firmly anchored fixing |
| Kitchen, worktop | Close lighting, without glare | IP20 outside the water zone | Double wall light above the worktop |
| Hallway and pantry | Continuous light, low bulk | IP20 | 120 cm batten of shallow depth |
| Bathroom | Two sources either side of the mirror | IP44 minimum in the water volume | Double wall light, at face height |
| Outdoors under an awning | Resisting splashes | IP65 | Weatherproof batten, stainless steel fixing |
Double wall light: which lighting for which room?
A double wall light carries two sources on a single base plate fixed to the wall. It lights upwards, downwards or adjustably, without taking up the ceiling. It is chosen for a hallway, either side of a mirror, above a worktop or in a spare bedroom.
Two light points on the wall rather than on the ceiling
The wall base plate avoids drilling a ceiling, which matters in a rental or a finished room. The mounting height follows the use: at face level for a mirror, at around 1.40 m above the floor for a worktop, higher to light a hallway. Find the double wall lights to compare orientations.
Double wall light or double recessed spotlight: the deciding criterion
The wall light is surface-mounted on a wall and is hard to move once drilled, but it needs no false ceiling or depth allowance. The recessed spotlight blends into an existing ceiling, provided there is room above. To aim each source towards a wall or an object, look instead at the models that let you aim each light point separately.
How to rewire a double neon light fixture to switch to LED?
An original double neon light fixture runs with a ballast and starters. LED tubes are supplied directly from the mains in most cases. Rewiring means removing the ballast and reconnecting the wiring to the lampholders, keeping the body and the fixings of the fixture.
The ballast, the starter and the lampholders: what to remove, what to keep
Switch off the power at the consumer unit, check there is no voltage, then identify the wires before touching anything. The ballast and starter go, the mains supply goes directly to the lampholders, the body and fixings stay. An LED tube is chosen with the same length and cap. This job assumes electrical basics: if in doubt, a professional settles it in a few minutes.
When rewiring is not worth it
Deformed housing, broken lampholders, rusted fixings, cracked cable gland: a full replacement often costs less than an approximate repair. In a damp room, a tired housing no longer seals and the IP rating means nothing any more. A new fixture, simply ceiling-mounted, is then the solution, for example among the double spotlights to fix to the ceiling.
Batten kit, reflector, clips: what are we talking about?
A batten is the support on which the lampholders and the tube are fixed. The kit combines this batten with the lampholders, the retaining clips and sometimes a reflector. Stainless steel clips hold the tube when the fixture has no locking lampholders.
The reflector: useful above a workbench, pointless on a high ceiling
The reflector is a profile that sends downwards the light emitted upwards. On a workbench, it makes the surface brighter without adding a tube and reduces glare when you look up. Fixed very high, it loses its point: the reflected light no longer reaches the work area.
Clips and fixings: what holds a 150 cm tube
A long tube vibrates and comes loose more easily than a short one. The clips hold it in the centre, in addition to the lampholders, and stainless steel resists damp where painted steel rusts. Before drilling, check the fixing centres and the nature of the support: a metal rail or a hollow ceiling is not drilled the same way.
If you are hesitating between several forms of double sources, compare with what the Designix lighting catalogue offers, and also see the two-shade pendant light when the room calls for lowered light.
How to maintain a double neon light and when to change a tube?
A double neon light needs little maintenance: dust the tubes while switched off with a soft cloth, check lampholders and connections once a year. A flickering tube often comes from the starter or the lampholder, not from the tube itself. The tube is then replaced with a model of the same length and same cap, without changing the rest of the fixture. Blackened ends announce the end of the tube's life, a slow start signals a tired starter. Never force a tube stuck in its lampholder: switch off the power before insisting. And if you are looking for other forms of lights with two sources, take a look at the two spotlights on a single base plate or the double pendants above an island.
Frequently asked questions about the double neon light
Double wall light: which lighting for which use?
A double wall light lights with two sources on a single wall base plate, upwards, downwards or adjustably. It is used either side of a mirror, above a worktop or in a hallway, when you want to avoid drilling the ceiling.
Can LED tubes be fitted in an old double neon light fixture?
Yes, provided the ballast and starter are removed when the LED tube requires it, and the lampholders are kept in good condition. The LED tube must have the same length and the same cap as the old one. If in doubt about the wiring, an electrician settles it in a few minutes.
Double neon light LED 150 cm: does it light enough?
With two 150 cm tubes, the light covers a wide and continuous band, suited to a long worktop or a workshop aisle. The result depends above all on the mounting height and the colour of the walls. A reflector helps when the fixing is high.
Double neon light 120 cm: which room to choose it for?
The 120 cm suits narrow volumes: hallway, pantry, utility room, short worktop. It leaves space around the fixture and stays discreet on the ceiling. Measure the fixing centres and the free space before drilling.
What does IP65 mean on a 150 cm LED batten?
The IP rating is read in two digits: the first concerns solids, the second liquids. IP65 means the fixture is protected against dust and against water jets. It is the level to aim for in a dusty garage or a utility room.
What is a reflector for on a batten kit for two LED neon tubes?
The reflector is a sheet or a profile that sends downwards the light emitted upwards. It makes the worktop brighter without adding a tube and limits glare when you look up. It is useful above a workbench, less so on a very high ceiling.
How to rewire a double neon light fixture to fit LED tubes?
Switch off the power, identify the wires, remove the ballast and starter, then reconnect the mains supply to the lampholders. The body, the fixings and the housing are kept. This job assumes electrical basics: if in doubt, call a professional.
Choosing and ordering from Designix
Once the length and the protection rating are settled, all that remains is to decide on the light colour and the type of fixing. The two light sources fixed to the wall handle the cases without drilling the ceiling, and the double recessed spotlights for low ceilings take over when height is lacking. On Designix, payment is secure, delivery is tracked and returns are possible; customer service answers installation questions before as well as after purchase. The collection grid shows the current price of each reference.
