Should we contact an expert to install the led strip?
Led strips are sensitive and can easily be damaged by improper handling and improper installation. Installing the led strip and connecting it to home electronics often present great challenges for laymen. If you want to be sure, leave the installation to a professional from the start. Even those who would like advice on suitable lighting concepts for their home can and should turn to an expert.
What is needed to install a led strip?
Placing the led strip LED strips are a flexible and simple solution for room lighting. To set up the LED strip, you need the LED strip and an AC/DC adapter (power supply) with accompanying connectors. It is highly recommended that in most cases, when the tape is easily accessible, you should place the tape in the aluminum profile. Optionally, you can use a dimmer to adjust the volume and turn the strip on and off remotely. For tapes that have more colors, the so-called RGB strips, controller is required. The LED strips are 1.6 mm thick, so they can be easily hidden anywhere in your home. You can use LED strips as the main light source or for ambient lighting, depending on the strength of the strip and where the strip is placed. Simply determine the required length of the LED strip, cut the LED strip at the intended place and stick it in the desired place.
What are the advantages of LED strips?
Led strips can enrich the home as a light decoration and a stylish device. They can be used in different ways, and the flexibility of the installation enables the achievement of special lighting effects. In addition, many models have a dimming function that can be used to easily regulate the intensity of the light.
Choose the led strip according to your needs
To install the led strip, measure the desired length with a tape measure. Determine the exact position and length, for example of a wall or table. Round your measurements to the nearest centimeter so that you can purchase an LED strip of sufficient length. If you are measuring square or rectangular objects, it is useful to start the measurement from the corner. If you are measuring circular objects, you can start anywhere you like. Depending on the length and strength of the tape, you must buy an AC/DC adapter (power supply). In order to know the required power of the AC/DC adapter, you need to multiply the total length of the LED strip by its power (example 7.2w per 1m). The obtained result is the required power of the AC/DC adapter in W, which you increase by 10% so that the AC/DC adapter does not work under full load (example 5m LED strip of 7.2w per 1m – a 40W adapter or stronger is required). If you want to be able to choose the colors of the LED strip, you need to buy an RGB LED strip and a controller for controlling colors and volume.
Procedure of installation of led strip
Before installing the LED strip, determine the outlet into which you will plug the AC/DC adapter (power supply). Connect the LED strip to the AC/DC adapter (power supply) and plug the AC/DC adapter into the outlet. After switching on, the LED strip will glow. Place an LED strip under your kitchen element to further illuminate the work surface and get the effect of a professional kitchen look. All tasks in the kitchen become easier with the right lighting. Place the ALU skirting board for the led strip on the upper part of the floor skirting to illuminate the wall of the room, to fix the skirting board, use brackets, 3m double-sided adhesive tape or glue. After installing the ALU molding, stick the LED strip inside the ALU molding and place the diffuser to hide the LED strip. The LED strip will be hidden inside the ALU molding and will illuminate the wall of the room.
