Ice strips are finding more and more use not only as lighting, but also as the main source of lighting for various types of premises. At the same time, quite stringent requirements are imposed on their lighting characteristics - they must be distinguished by high luminosity. Therefore, let’s consider what are the main features of the brightest models of LED strips, what affects the strength of their luminous flux, what is the manufacturer’s rating and which examples have the highest brightness rating.
What is LED strip
An LED strip is a flexible light source assembled on the basis of a flexible printed circuit board, on one side of which LEDs and auxiliary radio components are located.
Thanks to the use of ultra-bright types of SMD LEDs, LED strips have high brightness and at the same time low energy consumption. Their flexible base allows them to be used in various design solutions for decoration or additional lighting, and sometimes as the main lighting of a room.
Installation features
The brightest LED strip is installed differently than a regular one. Such models usually have a voltage of 24 Volts, less often they are 12 Volts. The higher the brightness and the number of diodes, the higher the power and energy consumption. Because of this, the entire structure as a whole gets very hot, so the tape must be mounted on an aluminum profile or other bases that can remove heat.
Also, for a bright tape, it is necessary to choose the right power supply with a reserve of +15-20% in power. All other additional components (amplifiers, controllers, dimmers) are selected as for conventional models.
What types of LED strips are there?
LED strips can be divided into different types according to many different parameters, and the criteria for division can be the design features of LED strips and the technical characteristics of installed SMD LEDs.
According to the color rendition of the installed LEDs: - monochrome LED strip (consists of LEDs of the same color); — RGB LED strip (made from RGB LEDs, where each LED contains three LEDs of different colors, red, green and blue, in one housing).
In terms of security of the LED strip: - open, non-sealed LED strip IP20 and IP33 (used indoors); — silicone-coated protected LED strip with protection degree IP54 and IP65 (used in places where the LED strip can come into contact with water, including outdoors); — completely enclosed LED strip with degree of protection IP67, IP68 (for use outdoors without restrictions, in swimming pools).
LED strip design
LED strips are made on the basis of a long flexible printed circuit board, the width of which can be from 8 mm to 20 mm. We will consider the design of the board itself using the example of the most common LED strip with a 12 V power supply.
A long LED strip consists of small segments, separately assembled sections of the board. Each such section contains 3 SMD LEDs with a current-limiting resistor. All elements are connected in series. Each LED requires a voltage of 3.2 V. When connecting the entire assembly of LEDs in series, 9.6 V is required. And so that such an assembly can be written from a voltage of 12 V, a limiting resistor is installed in series in the power circuit, the resistance of which is selected based on the established type of SMD LEDs for which power is required certain current.
The entire length of the LED strip consists of parallel-connected individual sections of LED assemblies. They are all the same and are powered from the same source.
LED strips with SMD 5050 LEDs are also connected in separate assemblies of three LEDs. Since these LEDs have three separately connected diodes in one housing, three tracks and three resistors are needed to connect them.
RGB LED strips also consist of separate assemblies of three LEDs, but in them each color channel is connected separately. It turns out that such an LED strip has four tracks at once.
LED strip supply voltage
The most common are LED strips with a supply voltage of 12 V, less commonly you can find LED strips with 24 V. Power supplies and LED drivers are used to power LED strips. The input of the LED driver is supplied with voltage from a 220 V network, and the output produces a stabilized voltage of 12 V or 24 V. The voltage must be stabilized and no more than the value indicated in the characteristics of the connected LED strip. If the voltage is higher, the LED strip may fail due to higher current flow, strong heating and, as a result, the LEDs burn out.
If the power supply produces less voltage than required, the LED strip will glow dimly or there may not be enough voltage to turn on the LEDs. For example, if you connect an LED strip designed for a 24 V supply voltage to a 12 V LED driver, it simply will not turn on.
There are LED strips that do not require a power supply and are connected directly to a 220 V network. Such strips have a high degree of protection from dust and moisture, as they are placed inside a PVC tube.
What other LED strips are worth paying attention to?
Gauss 312000310 (from 770 rubles)
Gauss 312000310. Photo: yandex.market.ru
Another large manufacturer of inexpensive lighting equipment. In his arsenal he has fifty ribbons of different colors, lights and characteristics. We will tell you about this model as one of the most popular from the brand. The declared service life of 50 thousand hours is several years of non-stop glow. The manufacturer provides a one-year warranty on the device. Unlike the product, which is located one line higher in our rating of the best LED strips of 2022, this one has minimal protection from water - in fact, only from small drops and splashes. There is no self-adhesive side, which means you will have to solve this problem yourself. But what I want to praise the device for is the high density of light bulbs. The factory managed to install 120 diodes per meter. This is a record figure. However, not only this company has it.
Characteristics
| LEDs | SMD 3528 |
| Length | 5 m |
| Glow color | cold white |
Advantages and disadvantages
High LED Density
No self-adhesive side
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Yeelight Aurora Lightstrip Plus YLDD04YL (from 2.2 thousand rubles)
Yeelight Aurora Lightstrip Plus YLDD04YL.
Photo: yandex.market.ru A coil of LED strip, two meters long, is placed in the box. The same manufacturer produces meter-long extension cords that can be used to increase the number of light bulbs. There are 24 of them for every meter, which is not so much. Buyers complain that they can only be extended to a maximum of ten meters, and the price for each additional part is comparable to a whole device. The good thing about the device is that the package includes an outlet and a control panel. There is a sticky layer on the back side. Therefore, you can stick the tape anywhere. Note that the device can be controlled via a smartphone application or a smart speaker. There you can set lighting scenarios: a quick color change for a party or a smooth gradient transition to maintain the atmosphere. Let us separately highlight the light-music function - the LED strip adapts to the rhythm.
Characteristics
| LEDs | SMD 5050 |
| The basis | self-adhesive |
| Length | 2 m |
| Glow color | green, red, blue |
Advantages and disadvantages
Remote control
For a high price, few diodes
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VOLPE ULS-Q921 2835-60LED (from 140 rubles)
VOLPE ULS-Q921 2835-60LED.
Photo: yandex.market.ru If you come to the construction market or a not very popular lighting store, you can easily find cheap LED strips like this one. Despite the good density of diodes - 60 pieces per meter, here are the weakest existing light bulbs, model 2835. You can read more about their differences below in the section on choosing LED strips. This device also doesn't look attractive. It is assembled in the most utilitarian way possible - a crumpled base, diodes wedged on top randomly. So why do we still place this device in the ranking of the best LED strip lights of 2022? It's simple: the device is budget, anyone can afford it. It is not intended to hang in a visible place. These are hidden somewhere behind furniture or in special “plinths” to create lighting. And it copes with this function perfectly.
Characteristics
| LEDs | SMD 2835 |
| Length | 5 m |
| Glow color | warm white |
Advantages and disadvantages
A budget option for those who like to do everything themselves
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Philips Hue LightStrips Plus (from 3 thousand rubles)
Philips Hue LightStrips Plus.
Photo: yandex.market.ru This product is the complete opposite of the previous candidate. The device is so neatly and efficiently assembled that you can’t find fault with it. The adhesive composition on the reverse side clings to the surface without the slightest hint of the possibility of falling off. The familiar ability to set one of 16 million color shades is implemented here. Plus, the white color here lends itself to flexible temperature settings from warm yellow to icy blue. The tapes can be cut to the required length, which is why it does not lose its functionality. Controlled through a proprietary application. But now about the fly in the ointment, which does not allow us to make this device the leader in the ranking of the best LED strips of 2022. If not for this nuance, it would definitely be the best. Each meter of this product costs from 3,000 rubles. For any corner in the interior you need at least two meters. For the tape to work, you need a proprietary Hue Bridge router. Together with two meters of tape, this costs at least 7,000 rubles. So this option is for those who are willing to overpay for quality.
Characteristics
| LEDs | SMD 5050 |
| The basis | self-adhesive |
| Length | 1m |
| Glow color | 16 million shades of colors |
Advantages and disadvantages
Quality of materials
To equip high-quality lighting you will have to pay a considerable amount
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ERA LS2835-120LED-IP65-WW-eco (from 500 rubles)
ERA LS2835-120LED-IP65-WW-eco.
Photo: yandex.market.ru This famous manufacturer of lighting equipment has a lot of diode strips in its arsenal. There are even monocolor products, that is, those that glow only red, only yellow, only green, etc. Despite the simplicity of the technology, for some reason few produce similar products. This particular model has a warm white color. There is good protection against dust and moisture. The model implies that you yourself will purchase a controller, a power supply and install everything as needed in a particular situation. However, ready-made kits are also available for sale, which you just need to plug into an outlet. There are tapes with remote control, although this particular device does not support such a function without additional accessories. Despite the fact that the LEDs here are not the brightest, no one complains about the power. Probably the highest density of light bulbs per meter - 120 pieces - saves the day. The tape has a self-adhesive base.
Characteristics
| LEDs | SMD 2835 |
| The basis | self-adhesive |
| Length | 5 m |
| Glow color | warm white |
Advantages and disadvantages
Bright
Branded controllers cost from 1000 rubles
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Lemon Tree LED SMD 3528 (from 360 rubles)
Lemon Tree LED SMD 3528. Photo: yandex.market.ru
Perhaps this is the most inexpensive LED strip, which comes with a controller and power supply. That is, you won’t have to buy anything in addition. It is self-adhesive, but in the reviews we read complaints from customers about the quality of the sticky side. However, you can always add a couple of drops of superglue. When planning your lighting, keep in mind that the wires here are not the longest. For a good price, as always, you have to pay with inconvenience. The device lights up in all primary colors. Many people use it as a New Year's decoration: the device cannot be called durable - there are too many complaints about its limited lifespan. But it’s not a shame to decorate the interior with it for the holiday and then put it in a drawer or throw it away altogether. By the way, in the comments to the product, many DIY enthusiasts described that they had no problem purchasing failed adapters and other components, replacing them and continuing to use the device.
Characteristics
| LEDs | SMD 3528 |
| The basis | self-adhesive |
| Length | 5 m |
| Glow color | RGB |
Advantages and disadvantages
Complete set at an affordable price
Short service life
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URM 2835 multicolor (from 1.6 thousand rubles)
URM 2835 multicolor.
Photo: yandex.market.ru Formally, this is not exactly an LED strip, but a more advanced product, which is more correctly called flexible neon. However, the point here is only in the outer shell in the form of an elastic tube. Inside are the familiar LED lights. You can’t glue one like this: you need to run it along the wall and secure it with some kind of clips. Buyers note a uniform glow along the entire length of the cable. It is durable and moisture resistant. There is a built-in controller that can be used to switch colors and flashes. With proper artistic skill, you will be able to depict the outlines of some animal or person from this tape. The bad thing is that the length cannot be increased - you just need to buy another set. This complicates the arrangement of a complete composition, since you will need a second socket, another place and, most importantly, synchronization of the glow.
Characteristics
| LEDs | SMD 2835 |
| Length | 5 m |
| Glow color | yellow, green, blue, pink, red |
Advantages and disadvantages
LEDs are driven into an elastic tube
The length of the product cannot be increased
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LED strip power
It is important to know the power of the LED strip, because the choice of power source depends on it. The power depends on the LEDs used and the density of their placement. The most popular LED strips with the following LEDs: SMD 3528, SMD 5050, SMD 5630, SMD 5730.
The LED density cannot be any. It is determined by the number of LEDs per 1 m of LED strip, i.e. per linear meter. The most widely used are LED strips with 30, 60 and 120 LEDs per 1 m. The density of LEDs also affects the uniformity of the luminous flux. To illuminate something, LED strips with a density of 30 to 60 LEDs are used. For uniform illumination, it is better to take LED strips with a density of LEDs of at least 60 or 120 pieces per meter.
For the most common types of LED strips, tables of power consumption per meter of LED strip have been compiled, depending on the type of LEDs installed and their placement density.
Power table of 1 m LED strip with different numbers of SMD LEDs
Editor's Choice
Eglo LED Stripes-Basic 92064 (from 3.9 thousand rubles)
Eglo LED Stripes-Basic 92064. Photo: yandex.market.ru
A manufacturer from Austria that makes its products in a factory in China. Right out of the box it comes with a controller and a socket, meaning you don’t need to buy anything else. An excellent option for those who are not ready to spend a lot of time arranging an LED zone. Despite the high price, the density of LEDs here is far from ideal - 30 pieces per meter. However, everything is done smoothly and looks high quality. This is also confirmed by the manufacturer's five-year warranty. The tape does not have a high degree of moisture protection, but is capable of operating at -30 degrees Celsius. Other manufacturers are usually limited to a lower temperature around zero. Therefore, if you are suddenly looking for an LED strip for outdoor winter decor, then pay attention to this model. Moreover, in 2022 the price for it was reduced by almost half compared to the price at the start of sales.
Characteristics
| LEDs | SMD |
| The basis | self-adhesive |
| Length | 5 m |
| Glow color | red, green, blue |
Advantages and disadvantages
Reliable kit
No remote control
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Rubetek Wi-Fi (from 3.4 thousand rubles)
Rubetek Wi-Fi.
Photo: yandex.market.ru Definitely one of the best LED strips in 2022 from a manufacturer of smart home equipment. The box contains a five-meter skein. The company has developed a good application for control from a smartphone. There is even a color wheel, like in graphic editors, by moving the target along which you can select the desired shade. The box states a fantastic number of 16 million different shades. This is, of course, true, but with a caveat - you cannot distinguish them all. There are six primary colors: white, purple, blue, yellow, red, green. It is their combination that creates such a large number of semitones. In the program you can set brightness, operating scenarios, glow strength and change frequency. If you have a “smart speaker”, then all these manipulations can be done with your voice. The kit includes a socket and a controller. However, in the reviews we came across many complaints about the quality of these components.
Characteristics
| LEDs | SMD 5050 |
| Length | 5 m |
| Glow color | 16 million shades of colors |
Advantages and disadvantages
Good Wi-Fi connection
The brightness of the LEDs is quite modest
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Navigator NLS-3528WW60-4.8-IP65-12V-Pro R5 (from 320 rubles)
Navigator NLS-3528WW60-4.8-IP65-12V-Pro R5.
Photo: yandex.market.ru Some may be surprised that after such expensive LED strips, a device at such a price suddenly appears in our ranking of the best. Let's explain: this tape only shines in warm white, you won't be able to switch the gamma. In addition, this is a bare tape - without a controller and socket, which means you will have to purchase and connect it yourself. But this is not a tricky thing. For 300 rubles you will get five meters of excellent tape with a diode density of 60 pieces per meter. This is a high figure. Such a “garland” can be perfectly integrated into a kitchen set or highlight accents in the interiors of a room. The tape has a self-adhesive side. It is also protected from dust and moisture according to the IP65 standard - this is a high indicator, which means that prolonged immersion in water or a very dusty environment, for example, in a work shop (in case you want to decorate it!), are not terrible for this device. Note that the manufacturer has other variations of the tape - different colors, white color temperature and LED density per meter.
Characteristics
| LEDs | SMD 3528 |
| The basis | self-adhesive |
| Length | 5 m |
| Glow color | warm white |
Advantages and disadvantages
Price quality
Self-installation
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LED strip brightness
The brightness of an LED strip, as well as its power, is determined by the type of LEDs installed and their density on the strip. Those. Knowing the brightness of one LED, it will be easy to calculate the brightness of the entire strip. In theory, everything is simple, but in practice, LEDs may turn out to be of poor quality.
LEDs can be divided into branded high-quality ones and cheap Chinese ones, and which ones are installed on the LED strip sometimes one can only guess. When purchasing branded LED strips, you can most likely count on installed high-quality SMD LEDs.
Branded and cheap Chinese LEDs are practically no different in appearance, but their characteristics can differ greatly. Chinese SMD LEDs can have characteristics two times lower, which will naturally affect the brightness of the strip. The tables below will show the parameters for white LEDs. For warm white and cool white LEDs, the luminous flux data may be lower.
Brightness and power of cheap popular SMD LEDs
Brightness and power of proprietary SMD LEDs
But even knowing the exact parameters of the LEDs installed in the LED strip, the luminous flux can be calculated approximately, since the tabulated luminous flux will be issued only at the rated supply voltage, which may differ slightly.
Connecting LED strips
To connect the LED strip, you need a power source with the appropriate voltage. In this case, you need to pay special attention to the power of the selected power supply. The so-called driver for the LED strip should have a small power reserve, about 30% more. This does not apply only to LED strips connected directly to a 220 V network.
LED strips can be sold in small pieces and whole reels of 5 meters, and they are all connected in the same way, observing the polarity to power sources with suitable voltage and power.
The maximum length of one connected strip of an LED strip should not exceed 5 m. This is due to the voltage drop in the thin copper traces deposited on the strips. Not only will the last strip in the circuit not glow so brightly when connected in series, but the first strip in the circuit will overheat due to the increased current flowing through it. The only exception can be low-power LED strips, which sometimes connect up to 3 serials.
To increase the length of the LED strip to more than 5 m, the next strip must be connected in parallel to one power source. In this case, the power of the LED driver will have to be already calculated to connect several LED strips. This is not always convenient, because at the same time, the dimensions of the power supply also increase significantly with higher power, and to accommodate a long LED strip of several strips, it is better to use separate small LED drivers for each of them.
When connecting LED strips in parallel from one power source, the wires can be connected on both sides at once, i.e. at the beginning of the LED strip and at the end. This will relieve the tape tracks from high current and make the tape glow more uniform over the entire area.
If necessary, the length of the LED strip can be made arbitrary, either shorter or longer. LED strip of any length consists of individual segments, small LED assemblies. In a 12 V LED strip, such a segment consists of three LEDs and a resistor. And this is the minimum length of LED strip that can be cut and connected to a power source. For a 24 V strip, such a segment will consist of 6 LEDs, for a 220 V strip, 70 LEDs.
You only need to cut the LED strip in a special area, which is marked with scissors and exposed copper contacts. A cut in an arbitrary section of the tape will not disable it, but will only ruin one minimal segment, which will eventually have to be cut out.
To connect individual sections of LED strips into one large strip, it is necessary to connect the contacts of these strips, taking into account the polarity indicated on them. We connect plus to plus, minus to minus. Soldering is the ideal connection option, but many different connectors have been developed to simplify the process of joining LED strips and connecting them to the power supply. Their design is a snap-on product with contact pads and pressure pins. After assembling such a connector with an LED strip, its contacts are connected to the contact pads of the LED strip and it is fixed inside the connector.
Dimmers are used to adjust the brightness of LED strips. The dimmer can be an analog or digital device. Analog dimmers are assembled based on semiconductor elements and operate on the principle of limiting the current from the power source without changing the operating voltage. Digital dimmers for LED strips operate on the principle of pulse-width modulation of the supplied power.
The dimmer is installed in the power supply circuit of the LED strip, i.e. between the power side and the LED strip. When choosing a dimmer, you need to pay attention to the maximum adjustable current, which should be slightly greater than the maximum current consumption of the connected LED strip.
Multi-color RGB LED strips are connected through a special RGB controller, which can control each color of the strip individually. The length of one section of such a tape also cannot exceed 5 m. Two wires go to the controller from a 220 V network, and four wires go from the controller to the RGB tape, where one wire is common and three are intended for controlling red, green and blue LEDs.
Several RGB LED strips, the total length of which exceeds 5 m, are connected to the controller in parallel. If the controller power is not enough to connect several strips, the next RGB LED strip is connected through a so-called signal amplifier or simply a repeater. The RGB amplifier is connected to the RGB controller, the signal from which it duplicates at its output for connecting the next LED strip. Moreover, this amplifier is separately connected to its power supply and is also designed for a certain power.
What is the length of the tape?
Ultra-bright LED strips are produced in reels of the same length as conventional models, usually 5 meters. If your project requires, for example, 3 meters, you need to buy a 5 meter spool and then cut it to the required length. The main thing is to do this exactly along the cutting lines indicated on the board.
Fastening LED strips
Almost all LED strips already have an adhesive backing to allow them to be attached to any smooth surface. To attach them, all that remains is to degrease the surface to which the LED strip will be attached, remove the protective film from the double-sided tape applied to the strip, and glue the tape to the surface. But here you immediately need to divide the LED strips into two groups according to power, up to 14 W/m and more than 14 W/m.
This division into two groups is associated with the heat generation of the LED strip and the need for additional cooling. LED strips with a power consumption of up to 14 W/m are able to dissipate heat in a natural way, i.e. Natural air cooling will be quite enough to prevent the LED strip from overheating during operation. Such tapes are simply glued to any surface.
LED strips with a power close to 14 W/m already require additional cooling and, at a minimum, should be glued to a surface with good heat transfer. Alternatively, you can make a backing from aluminum tape. At higher power, an aluminum profile will be required to mount the LED strips.
220 V LED strips are located inside a PVC tube and various brackets are usually used to attach them to the surface.
Reputable manufacturers
In order for the LED strip to please the owners of the house with long and stable operation without loss of brightness, you need to choose a branded product. LED products from dozens of companies are sold in the Russian Federation, most of which are stamped in China without appropriate quality control. You can avoid trouble by adhering to the following principles:
- do not choose too cheap a product;
- pay attention only to well-known brands;
- inquire about the warranty of the LED strip.
Leading manufacturers of LED products have official representative offices in Russia and the CIS countries. On their websites you can familiarize yourself with the assortment and find detailed information about each product. Such leaders are: Feron, Camelion, Dreamled, Navigator, Arlight, Era. In the catalog of these companies you can find related products, for example, mounting profiles and ready-made lamps. Which LED strip is better is up to everyone to decide for themselves. After all, in addition to the brand, the buyer’s choice is often influenced by the opinion of the seller, the price range, and the visual effect during testing.
How to choose LED strip
The choice of LED strip must begin with finding out its purpose and, based on this, select it based on known characteristics. For example, for outdoor use, an LED strip is required that can be connected into one long strip and that will be protected from the influence of weather conditions. A 220 V LED strip meets these requirements. It is placed inside a transparent plastic tube, which makes it protected from any influence of moisture and dust, can be connected into one long strip of up to 100 m and does not require a complex power supply. In fact, it connects directly to a 220 V network.
To illuminate a suspended ceiling, a low-power LED strip with a degree of protection IP20 is suitable, i.e. without any coating. Since this LED strip has a consumption of within 10 W/m, it can be mounted without an additional cooling system, gluing directly to the suspended ceiling. But, if you plan to use an LED strip as the main lighting, which immediately puts it in the category of power consumption of more than 14 W/m, its installation will require an aluminum profile, which will dissipate the excess heat generated.
For lighting in the bathroom, you will need an LED strip with moisture protection, which already corresponds to a degree of protection of at least IP54. Such strips have a silicone coating on the LED side, which acts as protection. When installing protected LED strips, it is also necessary to take into account the power consumption per meter of LED strip, and, if necessary, use an aluminum profile.
Which ribbons are the brightest?
Here is an overview of some of the brightest models of LED strips available on the domestic market.
010346 RT 2-5000 24V Warm2700 2x from Arlight
- Lighting angle – no more than 120.
- Crystal size – 35x28 mm.
- Service life – at least 50 thousand hours.
- Luminosity – 4100 lm.
- Ice density – 120 pcs/m.
- Protection from chemical and physical factors.
- Wide scope of application.
71 NLS-5050 RGB IP65 60LED from Navigator
- Three-color model.
- Standard size – 50x50 mm.
- Sealed silicone protective layer.
- Durability of at least 50 thousand hours.
- Wide operating temperature range from -25 to +50.
LS5050-60LED-IP20-W from ERA
- Self-adhesive base.
- Ice size – 50X50 mm.
- The smallest bend radius is 20 mm (suitable for closed contours).
- No flicker.
- Economical energy consumption – no more than 15 W per meter.
- High luminosity – 5 lm per ice element.
71 NLS-5730 CW/WW 60-30-IP65 from Navigator
- Transparent protection against moisture and dust.
- Dimensions of crystals – 57x30 mm.
- Double-sided tape for fastening.
- Resistance to network fluctuations.
LS606 60LED SMD5050 RGB from Feron
- A ready-made set of equipment for 90 watts - power supply, controller, connector, switch.
- Dimensions of crystals – 50x50 mm.
- Does not require an additional radiator.
- The contact patches are covered with solder mixture to facilitate installation.
- Special technologies for connecting LED elements and resistors to ensure durability.
- Controlling glow parameters.
Advice! To ensure complete lighting in large rooms, it is better to use common LED strips with a crystal size of 5050 or 2835. These brightest ice strips can replace any type of traditional lamps.
Advantages and disadvantages of LED strips
The main advantage of LED strips is the possibility of their use for the formation of complex decorative lighting and easy installation. The LED strip is made on a flexible base and can be easily shaped into different shapes.
The color of the LED strip can be almost any. There are some standard colors of monochrome LED strips and varieties of their shades, as well as multi-color LED strips that can change color. In addition, their brightness is quite easy to adjust.
An important advantage of LED strips is their service life and power consumption, which is several times less compared to other light sources. If all rules and recommendations for connection from the manufacturer are followed, they can work from 20 thousand hours to 50 thousand hours, and if the power consumption is forced to be reduced by 20% or 30% of the nominal value, their service life will increase even more.
The main disadvantage of LED strips is their strong sensitivity to overheating. This is due precisely to the LEDs themselves, which, when heated above 70 degrees Celsius, begin to degrade, which is manifested in a change in the spectrum of the emitted light and a decrease in brightness. This eventually causes the LED to burn out. That is why it is necessary to strictly adhere to all recommendations for installing LED strips and, if necessary, use an aluminum profile to dissipate heat.
