Led Profile

[Blue Duck]

I'm seeking some LED profile like zis:

http://www.lightsupplier.co.uk/linear-led-display-profile-surface-angled-profile/?gclid=CjwKEAjw9uypBRD5pMDYtsKxvXcSJACcb9AYEOXlaCvt9Leiy8GMtG6z35JMD9KQnQcEfw-85T6AWxoCbfHw_wcB

But not at that price, yeah I know it includes the LED's but still DO YOU KNOW HOW CHEAP THESE THINGS ARE! :lol:

I'm struggling to find a supplier for surface / angled like the one above all the ones I find look cheap n nasty.

As always help is appreciated

 

[kerching]

Try YESSS, sure i saw some on a display there

On a side note.......i have NEVER managed to get the self adhesive LED strips to stick for more than a day!

Cleaned up with meths, multisolve, acetone, foam gun cleaner.....in fac every type of degreaser i can think of!

Give it a day and they fall off. All on kitchen units i might add.

Last one i fitted them inside some 18 x 9 mini trunk base....worked a treat!

Hint....remember NOT to fit the lid!

Just saying

 

[Blue Duck]

Couldn't find much on the yesss website although completely unrelated I did find this:

http://www.yesss.co.uk/tools-test-measurement-c11/test-equipment-c623/testers-meters-c625/expert-non-contact-volt-sensor-with-utility-keys-p1895

:C

Ive had some on the roof of my van for about a year now the last lot completely blew when I tried to change a lamp and shorted the holder on the bodywork :| :lol:

It appears that this 3m self adhesive stuff is not so adhesive... gorilla glue? silicone? profile?

 

[kerching]

I have had one of those pen type cabinet keys for years

It came with a +/- bit as well.

Never seen a +/- 1/4" hex bit before.....just saying

 

[Bruspark]

I use IPA (isopropyl alcohol) from Maplin or CPC) to clean off kitchen grease . .   So far nothing came unstuck

 

[Steve3948]

I called one manufacturer who said run a small amount of superglue to areas not sticking.

I then asked why it was not sticking to start with and they replied many reasons.

We use IPA and it has stopped the unsticking mostly, we also found 3M seems to be the best, if its not 3M its more prone to unstick.

 

[Blue Duck]

Baby wipes

Like I said stuck to the roof of my van for over a year.

Never had to do it for a customer as I work in a less salubrious environments and I'm still trying to convince them not to use 100w lamps from the poundshop!

My mate has asked me to help with his kitchen lighting and was thinking mine could also do with an update.

 

[kerching]

I use IPA (isopropyl alcohol) from Maplin or CPC) to clean off kitchen grease . .   So far nothing came unstuck

I think IPA make be the only one i have not tried!

The tape is 3M!

@Ducky.......i would never have considered using "dogging wipes"

 

[Blue Duck]

Dogging wipes eh, wondered why my mate had some in his van. :slap

 

[NozSpark]

I've found that wipes leave a residue behind to which the sticky stuff won't stick....

Soapy water, a scourer and some paper towels to dry it all

 

[Blue Duck]

You always try a bit of wet n dry 600? anyway I'm not bothered about it not sticking as its going in profile which will be screwed on

Its just the profile I'm having trouble finding.

 

[monkey5]

these any good

https://www.led-lighthouse.co.uk/led-strip-lights/led-strip-aluminium-profile/corner-aluminium-extrusion-for-led-strip

 

[Blue Duck]

Cheers monkey5,

I'm looking for a supplier of the one in the OP as it will cover up many sins

 

[Steve3948]

http://www.ledstriplights.co.uk/led-profiles.html

I have used the flat and angled profile, delivery time is good, cost is fair.

 

[Blue Duck]

Thanks Steve

I guess thats the price for the decent stuff! 

Note to self....Stop being a cheapskate!

 

[SLIPSHOD & SLAPDASH]

We used to use Ecoled in Finchley. Now stuff has dropped in price they are not so competitive, but they have tons of profiles as they make bespoke stuff

http://www.ecoledlight.co.uk/decoled-led-strip-lights.asp

Anyone know a reputable supplier of pink led strip ?

 

[Blue Duck]

reputable? no idea

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/5M-300-LED-Strip-Light-3528-5050-SMD-RGB-Ribbon-Tape-Roll-Waterproof-IP65-12V-UK-/251563850766

Thanks for the linky slips local too