The first step to installing an LED strip to achieve the best visual effect is to measure the position where it will be placed. An example of this, LED strips are usually sold in 5-meter rolls – just make sure that your space matches the length. Since most LED strips come with cut marks every 5 to 10 cm, trimming is the easy part and enables very accurate installation over tight or irregular spaces as before mentioned. LED strips qualify as the favorite of the interior designers thus can be helpful for custom lighting solutions.
Prepare the surface carefully before applying the strip. The dust and dirt can destroy what allows the adhesive to work, which is necessary for it to last. The LED strips have a high-quality, pre-applied adhesive backing rated to last 3 years under normal conditions. For outdoors, where the product will be exposed to humidity, you should pick one that is waterproof (IP65 or more) as well.
Another key variable is the power supply. For a normal LED strip, it typically uses 12V or 24V DC power source. The wattage necessary is going to be the strip length multiplied by how many watts each meter of that strip consumes. So, for example, if you use a 5 meter long LED strip with a coverage ratio of 14.4 W/m (recommended), this means it will consume 72 watts of power supply. This situation could use an 86 watt power supply; it would be a good idea to not fully load a power supply and give you a 20% buffer, so 86 watts in this case.
Placement is key to the perfect lighting effect Putting LED light strips under cabinets or behind Tv adds accent lighting (likewise called bias lights) to a room. Not only do studies show this to be just as good for your eyes as TV in moderate light, but they take it even further to say that the bias lighting kind is actually easier on your eyes when used in low-light conditions. For example, Samsung and LG suggest that LED strip lighting to improve visual comfort for picture quality enhancement on TV.
Use channels or diffusers when installing LED strips, they produce a smooth, seamless light effect. The aesthetic appeal is enhanced by these accessories as well and the heat buildup is reduced, providing for a longer lasting strip. When properly installed with heat dissipation methods, LED strips can decrease the strip's operating temperature between 40–50 °C and overall life of the strip extended by up to 20%.
But adding a level of smart control into the mix is even better These smart LED strips can be controlled via an app or even voice assistants like Amazon Alexa and provide brightness control, ability to set the color temperature, and schedule the lighting. As the reports from MarketsandMarkets state that the world smart lighting system market revenue is expected to reach $170.66 billion by 2025, with a CAGR of 23.1% during the period 2018-2025, we can come to know about the rise in demand for installing Smart LED Strips in modern homes and offices.
LED strip could be used as a material of a huge media facade, like shown in the Burj Khalifa LED light show where it is synched with music to give an awe-inspiring visual dose. Evidence of what can be achieved with LED strips through creativity is visible here in this large-scale installation. While most residential projects will not be on such a grand scale, the key take away is that if you use strategic placement and proper control in your designed spaces you can make just as big of an impact!
Through understanding LED Strip Power consumption, placement and general installation you can get the most out of your strip.