An LED strip consists of a self-adhesive tape and substrate on to which LEDs are placed at regular intervals. Once installed and power applied, the whole length of the strip is illuminated producing a forward light. LED strips make a great addition to any domestic or commercial environment. They are inexpensive and easy to install and can change the mood and look of a space instantly.

The options are endless; the appropriate LED strip can be installed indoors or out for ambient,coloured or task light in almost any area. The different levels of brightness and colour types available make LED strips very versatile. Typical uses include:-

• Above and under kitchen/bathroom cabinets
• In kick-panels and skirting
• In ceiling coving, as wall washers and around bar areas
• In cupboards, display cases and bar counters
• Around doorways, windows, stairs and in floors
• Under roof soffits
• In gardens, pathways/driveways and signage
• Lighting for Christmas or other special occasions
• On the rear of TVs and speaker systems

LED STRIP BASICS:-

• Integral LED low voltage strips are rated at 12V and require a constant-voltage driver (a type of transformer to convert mains voltage to 12V) Integral LED strips are supplied in reels of 5 metres. The LED strip can be cut to length but only at special cut points marked on the strip. For example in a kitchen with two runs of 2.5M, you would cut the 5M strip in half (at the cut-point), apply the strip and power each strip with an appropriate driver or power both from the same driver. The strip could also be cut into a number of variations e.g. 4 metre only, 5 X 1 metres, a 3 and 2 metre strip
• More than one strip can be powered from a single driver (The total wattage of the strips must be below 90% of the wattage rating of the driver)
• Integral LED strips can be dimmed with the appropriate driver and compatible dimmer switch