Labcraft lights

12V fluorescent lighting is an energy efficient alternative to tungsten filament bulbs. It consumes less than a quarter of the energy for the same amount of light! Thus, a 15W fluorescent light should give you a brighter light than a 60W conventional bulb.

Labcraft have been manufacturing low voltage fluorescent lights for over 40 years, so the units are reliable and well-built. The lights are designed to run from 12V lead-acid battery banks, which makes them ideally suited for installation in boats and caravans. By replacing inefficient filament lights with units such as these, you should save significant amounts of energy. If done in conjunction with solar panels or a wind turbine, it could reduce, or even eliminate, the need to charge from an engine or generator. However, it is almost invariably cheaper to buy energy efficient appliances than to purchase solar panels or wind turbines, so we highly recommend you look at these lights as a first step if you're keen to reduce your energy consumption and your impact on the environment!

Labcraft have recently developed a new range of LED lights which we also supply. Take a look at our LED lighting page to find out more.

Labcraft SL8
8 watt fluorescent light - £16
Stylish 8W fluorescent light, suitable for smaller rooms such as bathrooms
Labcraft SL13
13 watt fluorescent light - £19
A slim, stylish fluorescent light with a 13W tube, ideal for lighting in caravans, motorhomes and boats.
Labcraft XL16 recessed light
16 watt 12 volt recessed fluorescent light - £32
Fits into a recess. Plenty of clean, bright, efficient light. Ideal for caravans, yachts, narrowboats and many other applications.
Labcraft Trilite KL8
8 watt fluorescent light - £21
The Trilite is a compact fluorescent light with fittings for up to three 8W tubes. One tube is fitted in this model, making it the most efficient of the range at only 8W power consumption, but up to two more can be added later if desired.
Labcraft Trilite KL8 24 Volt
8 watt fluorescent light - £33
The 24 Volt version of the 8W Trilite fluorescent light.
Labcraft Trilite KL16
16 watt fluorescent light - £24
The Trilite is a compact fluorescent light with fittings for up to three 8W tubes. Two are supplied in this model, but a third can be fitted if you want greater light intensity in the future.
Labcraft Trilite KL16 24 Volt
16 watt fluorescent light - £36
The 24 Volt version of the 16 watt Trilite fluorescent light.
Labcraft Trilite KL24
24 watt fluorescent light - £27
The Trilite is a compact fluorescent light with fittings for up to three 8W tubes. This model is supplied with all three tubes fitted, giving loads of clean, bright light.
Labcraft Trilite KL24 24 Volt
24 watt fluorescent light - £39
The 24 Volt version of the 24 watt Trilite fluorescent light.

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