- Where can you use the strip LED lights?
- How much does LED strip light installation cost?
- What are LED lights?
- Do LED lights increase your electric bill?
- Do I need an electrician for LED strip light installation?
- Are LED lights worth the cost?
- How to install your LED strip lights?
- How to Cut, Connect & Install LED Light Strips?
- How Do You Cut Led Strip Lights?
- Can You Connect Led Light Strips Together?
- How Do You Connect Led Light Strips Together?
- How to connect LED strip lights to mains?
- How to connect the remote to LED strip lights?
- How do you connect LED strip lights to light switches?
- How do you connect RGB LED strip lights together?
- How to connect LED strip lights to the battery?
- How to connect LED strip lights without soldering?
Where can you use the strip LED lights?
LED strips light installation is great for outdoor lighting. You can use it as signage, facade lighting, architectural lighting, outdoor event lighting, pool lighting, street lighting, etc. But for outdoor lighting, you must consider the dustproof and water-resistant capability of the strips. So, it would be best to look for LED strips with higher IP ratings, as outdoor lighting faces adverse weather conditions like- dust, rain, and storms.
How much does LED strip light installation cost?
Depending on the type of LED light fitting you want, you should expect to pay between £125-£300 to install LED lights.
What are LED lights?
LED stands for Light-Emitting diodes. A new lighting technology generates visible lighting by passing electricity to semiconductors. LED lights are energy-efficient and more durable compared to traditional lighting. That is why they have replaced conventional lighting like- incandescent or fluorescent lamps.
LED strips are the most flexible and versatile lighting category of LED lighting. These are perfect for both indoor and outdoor uses. Also, LED strips offer you a wide range of light-controlling facilities that opens numerous reasons to choose them for lighting. Usually, the standard length of LED strip lights is 5 meters per reel. So, you must first calculate your length requirements and purchase reels accordingly.
Do LED lights increase your electric bill?
No, LED lights will not increase your electric bill if you are replacing halogen bulbs or other traditional bulbs. They are much more energy efficient, so you should notice your electric bill decrease.
Do I need an electrician to install LED lights?
If you’re just changing your traditional bulbs over to LED light bulbs, there’s no need to hire an electrician for this if it’s a simple and easy swap. However, if you are planning a new LED light installation, then you do need an electrician to install LED lights.
If you decide don DYI and If you do not know what you’re doing, you could potentially shock yourself or cause a fire hazard. It is not worth risking you and your family’s health to install LED lights more cheaply.
Are LED lights worth the cost?
We do believe that LED lights are worth the cost! They give such a sleek look to a room and are very versatile, giving you options to add warm, white or even coloured lighting to your home. They’re also energy efficient and therefore are a more sustainable way to light your home
How to perform a led strip light installation?
- Double-Check Your Lights
- Measure and Cut Your Light Strip
- Strip and Power Connection
- Connecting LED Strips Together
- Testing
- Install
You must ensure you follow all these steps to connect your LED strip lights to your power supply. The you need to connect the LED tape to the connector wire by inserting the end of the tape into the clip on the wire, being sure to match the red wire with the ‘+’ sign on the tape and the black wire with the ‘-‘ sign.
Firmly press the back of the connector clip to close the clasp. You may have to remove some of the backing strip on the adhesive side.
Remove the adhesive backing of the tape and firmly press it onto the surface of your choice, whether it’s your ceiling, wall, or underneath a counter.
Connect the other end of the connector cable to the driver. Alternatively, you could try our range of ready to connect and easy to use tapes. These light strips come with a pre-attached jack that directly plugs into a corresponding driver.
Plug the driver in to the power supply and switch the mains power on.
How to Cut, Connect & Install LED Light Strips?
LED strip lighting has transformed the way we light our homes. Their flexibility means they can be installed practically anywhere. They are able to light areas normally left in shadow by ceiling lights, such as cabinets and kitchen worktops. LED strips are also a perfect way to add mood lighting to your room as they come in a range of RGB colours and different colour temperatures. Some can even be changed by remote control to suit different purposes.
Do you want to learn how to install, cut & connect LED strip lights? This LED strip lights guide will tell you everything you need to know about cutting, connecting and installing LED strip lighting.
Can You Cut LED Light Strips?
One of the biggest appeals to LED strip lighting is its adaptability. By cutting strips you can continue your stream of light around corners. While it will depend on the brand you choose, most LED strips can be cut. Some will have a cutting line or scissor icon at each space where the lights can be safely cut without damaging the circuiting. These are generally earmarked by a pair of copper dots at the end of the LED.
How Do You Cut Led Strip Lights?
LED strip lights are designed to make cutting easy, so all you will need is a pair of scissors. Either follow the cutting line (that sometimes also has a scissor icon on it) or cut between the pair of copper dots that show up at the end of each LED unit. Cutting anywhere else will potentially damage the circuitry and render your reel of lights useless.
Before you cut, always make sure the power is disconnected. It is important to cut a straight line, and not a diagonal as this will damage the connection and might result in the lights failing to work when you try to connect them to another strip.
Can You Connect Led Light Strips Together?
You can connect LED light strips together. You might want to do this if you need to go around corners or obstacles with your strip, or if you need to connect two reels together for larger rooms. Whilst you can do this with a soldering iron, not everyone has one to hand, so you will need to purchase connectors with your reel.
How Do You Connect Led Light Strips Together?
There are many ways to connect LED light strips together. You can use a soldering iron or purchase connectors that are easier to use if you are not confident in soldering. It is possible to connect to a range of power sources with LED strip lighting.
How to connect LED strip lights to mains?
LED light strips can be connected to a mains power source through a driver. Ensure the red and black wires match the polarity of the driver. Then do the same with your driver to the mains and you will be fully connected.
How to connect the remote to LED strip lights?
If your LED strip lights can be remote-controlled, the strips will need to be connected using a receiver between the LED tape and the driver. This will mean you can change colour temperatures or RGB colours with a remote or phone app.
How do you connect LED strip lights to light switches?
Connecting your driver to a light switch requires a little more expert hardwiring knowledge. You need to match the wires on the lights to the corresponding wiring in the switch. If you are unsure, consult a professional.
How do you connect RGB LED strip lights together?
If you are using RGB LED strip lights, the soldering process is exactly the same as with standard LED, but instead of a black and red wire, you will have black, blue, green and red wires. The black will need to go on the ‘+’ icon, the blue on the ‘B’, green on the ‘G’ and red on the ‘R’. Alternatively, you can find an RGB connector if you do not have a soldering iron.
How to connect LED strip lights to the battery?
You can connect to a battery by a driver installed between the LED strip lights and the power source. Make sure the polarity of the wires matches the battery for a complete connection.
How to connect LED strip lights without soldering?
You can find quick LED strip connectors that make it as easy as possible to set up your LED strip lights. Make sure they are the same width as your LED tape. For example, if the tape is 10mm wide, you need a connector 10mm wide to make an effective connection.
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