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What LED strip lights should I buy?
When buying LED strip lights, it is important to look at the number of LEDs per length. For brighter output and higher light quality, you should look for the strip lights that have the highest number of LEDs per Foot (Meter, Yard, etc).
How do you know how much LED lights you need?
To determine the needed lumens, you will need to multiply your room square footage by your room foot-candle requirement. For example, a 100 square foot living room, which needs 10-20 foot-candles, will need 1,000-2,000 lumens. A 100 square foot dining room, which needs 30-40 foot-candles, will need 3,000-4,000 lumens.
How do you measure a room for LED strip lights?
When buying LED strip lights, you need to measure the total perimeter of your room, including any alcoves or sections of walls that stick out. Then buy strip lights that are either the perfect length or, more likely, longer than you need – you can cut them to length.
How do I know what type of LED strip?
An LED strip description often includes a 4-digit number such as 5050 or 2835. The number usually describes the size of the chip. For example, a 5050 LED chip measures 5.0 mm wide by 5.0 mm tall. Similarly, a 2835 chip measures 2.8 mm wide by 3.5 mm tall.
Are LED strips worth it?
Though they are more effective, you should be aware that LED lights are more expensive than other lighting options. However, when you consider how much more efficient LED strip lights are, the cost is more than worth it. They last much longer than other types of lighting. You won’t have to replace them very often.
Are all LED strip lights the same?
As with most products there are 3 main classes or Grades of LED Strips: Cheap LED Light Strip, Mid-Range LED Light Strip, and High-End Constant Current LED Light Strip. Savvy customers know that it is false economy to cut corners when it comes to buying LED Strip.
Can I cut LED strip lights?
You can, but we wouldn’t recommend it. By cutting an LED strip light anywhere other than the designated cutting point, you run the risk of damaging the components on the strip itself, as well as the circuit board. This may ultimately result in the strip light not working.
How much do LED light strips cost?
When purchasing the LED strip separately, depending on color, length, etc., your cost could range from around $20.00 to over $50.00 each.
How much LED lights do I need for my bedroom?
As a handy rule of thumb, a sitting room or bedroom will generally require around 10-20 lumens per square foot, while a bathroom or kitchen will need a stronger level of lighting, at around 70-80 lumens per square foot. To work out the lumens you need, simply multiply the square footage of the room by this figure.
Do you put LED lights on the ceiling or wall?
We recommend having the lights go up your wall, but if you prefer to start the line of lights from the top of your wall, you will need LED strip clips to help hold up the power supply against the wall.
What is 5050 LED strip?
The 5050 is an RGB strip whose chips measure 5.0mm by 5.0mm. They have 3 LED diodes in each casing called tri-chips, which gives them a very bright glare when turned on at full power. The 5050 LED uses about 60mA of power, has a surface area of 25mm squared, and a brightness of 22 lumens.
Which is brighter LED 5050 or 2835?
Density just means how many LED chips there are on the strip. Most 5050 strips are 30 or 60 LEDs per meter because that’s all the space you have. Not so with a smaller chip like 2835, which can quite comfortably fit up to 120 LEDs per meter, which means you can get a much brighter strip – up to 2,600 lumens per meter!Oct 24, 2021.
What does 5050 mean on LED?
Simply put, these LED chips are called SMD 5050 because the dimensions of the chips are 5.0mm x 5.0mm. They have 3 LED diodes in one housing (sometimes called tri-chips), and are a lot brighter than individual 3528 LED chips.
Can LED lights cause a fire?
Because of this, LEDs produce far less heat than other light bulbs, and heat is how fires start. Therefore, though an LED might feel warm to the touch, it is extremely unlikely that an LED would start a fire.
Can LED strips cause fire?
The possibility of led strip lights catching fire is minuscule, even though they are hot to touch. Incandescent bulbs have a filament that emits excessive heat, the light sources can ignite a fire on overheating, but as LED lights produce light at a lower temperature, they don’t catch fire as easily.
