LED tape lighting

[NozSpark]

I'm looking at maybe suggesting some LED tape light for underneath their kitchen cabinets.

My wholesaler gets Deltech kits (5m tape including driver and fittings) and they look ok, however I a couple of questions for those that have installed them as there is no technical info available (over the weekend)

Obviously the driver can power the 5m kit without problem, and you can cut it and link it, but is there any maximum length on the "link" wires?

The driver can only be IP3x at best, I guess you have to fit them inside an adaptable box or something, what's the chances of it overheating?

 

[Manator]

I have used this type of tape before, but would normally buy it from a dedicated supplier. We fit them to reception desks and alcoves and anywhere else the clients need some lighting highlights. I am not sure about the drivers though other than they do get hot during normal running, I am pretty confident that the last ones I used where very good IP rating.

 

[NozSpark]

I've just trawled the internet and found this picture of a very similar if not identical driver

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd101/nozspark/d385b327.jpg

 

[Manator]

Ahh, I know the type of driver you are using now and as you can see it is a pretty high end unit that will drive high output LED lighting, I have used similar units in suspended ceiling installs to connect up to 5 or 10 LED's. The drivers I have used for tape lights have been much smaller and sealed units no bigger than a large halogen transformer.

 

[NozSpark]

I didn't realise that it's a high end driver TBH, I can get the full kit for

 

[lilman]

I just installed a 5m section of RGB LED tape from Tlc - used this IP66 driver:

Power Supply 8300mA 100 watts - 12v DC - IP66

 

[SLIPSHOD & SLAPDASH]

I didn't realise that it's a high end driver TBH, I can get the full kit for

 

[sellers]

5M 3528 SMD 300 LED LIGHT STRIP COOL/WARM WHITE/RED/BLUE/YELLOW X'MAS PARTY 12V | eBay

Centre Positive 12V 2A ADAPTER CHARGER +EXTENTION UK | eBay

I've used these before 17quid for 5M with 12v transformer plug. I put a socket on top the cabinets. you can get the strip round a bend with a little skill but once you cut that you cant extend it. So it would be 1 strip and tranny per seperate cabinet.

 

[Manator]

It looks like I have been paying way over the odds for some of this lighting, the last invoice to clients was for around

 

[NozSpark]

Can i have a link to this kit please. I need about 5 kits for a job quite soon and the last ones i fitted about 18 months ago were around

 

[SLIPSHOD & SLAPDASH]

5M 3528 SMD 300 LED LIGHT STRIP COOL/WARM WHITE/RED/BLUE/YELLOW X'MAS PARTY 12V | eBayCentre Positive 12V 2A ADAPTER CHARGER +EXTENTION UK | eBay

I've used these before 17quid for 5M with 12v transformer plug. I put a socket on top the cabinets. you can get the strip round a bend with a little skill but once you cut that you cant extend it. So it would be 1 strip and tranny per seperate cabinet.

Is it just me, none of the pictures will load from that shop

 

[steptoe]

same for me slips, :|

 

[NozSpark]

+1

Don't work for me either

 

[Sidewinder]

Same here!

 

[Manator]

I only get two pics which is probably what you guys get.

 

[soulman]

If you shop about you can usually get a 5m strip off ebay for around

 

[sellers]

May I ask why there is such a price difference?

I have used the ebay kit and it has been in situ used 8 hours a day for the past 2 years with no problems. The only thing I could possibly fault it on is that it didn't stick strongly at the cable end due to the force of the cable pulling it from under the pelmet. How ever a quick staple around the cable and its been fine for 2 years.

 

[NozSpark]

:Spam

Hi I work for ? and we sell the Tape. 5 metres of IP67 LED Tape with a IP67 driver from us will cost you around

 

[Dan007]

Ok so the differences are as follows:

Wattage per mtr, no of LEDs per mtr, ip65, ip67, non ip rated, RGB, quality of LED, flexi, rigid, warranty, rated life in hrs, qty, ect there are lots of variables. Generally if you buy direct from a company that imports it then it will cost less than the wholesalers who are also buying through them (less people making a margin) I tend to use these guys www.ledridge.co.uk/ they will pre cut set lengths to your requirement and put whatever length of tail on you require at no extra cost. Also shop around for your drivers there are some really good cheap ones about and don't buy lager power rated than you need ie wattage per mtr . If I'm only using 1 or 2 mtrs of the 4.8W per mtr strip then I'll use a 10W driver ect like the Aurora AU-LED1012CV around

 

[Manator]

I did a rather large led replacement install saving the company around