All About Waterproof LED Strips

For the organization of lighting, special LED strips are often used. They will be perfect for both residential and outdoor space. Currently, there is a huge variety of such products. Waterproof models deserve special attention.

Waterproof LED strips are a lighting device consisting of individual LEDs that are fixed on one durable rubberized base. On the other hand, the element has a self-adhesive layer.

This waterproof light structure can bend easily. And also, if necessary, it will be possible to cut it into separate pieces with your own hands. This will not affect the quality of operation and durability of the device.

The LEDs themselves are simple semiconductors that begin to emit light as a current of 220V passes through. There are a large number of samples that function with a supply voltage of 12V or 24V.

Different waterproof models may have their own characteristics. In this case, the power indicator plays an important role. Such bright lamps can have a power per meter of 7.2, 4.4, 14.4 watts.

And also the type of the chip, which has a large number of models, deserves special attention. The degree of luminescence and consumption of electrical energy will directly depend on them.

LEDs have the longest lifespan. Typically, the total operating time of diodes is nearly 100,000 hours.

But it must be remembered that not all this time the brightness of the emitted light will be equally high. Gradually, the elements will begin to give out less and less bright light. That is, unlike simple bulbs, they do not burn out, but become dimmer.

Waterproof models of such tapes have many advantages:

• durability;

• reliability (the device will be completely protected from moisture and dirt);

• the ability to fix anywhere due to its compactness and flexibility;

• ease of installation due to the presence of an adhesive base;

• stylish design that allows you to use such devices in almost any interior;

• low consumption of electrical energy.

These lighting devices have practically no drawbacks.

And also the installation of such devices requires fixing additional power supplies.

Waterproof LED strips will be the best option for the street. They will not lose their quality and properties when exposed to atmospheric precipitation. Such models are also distinguished by the maximum long service life. In addition, these products are practically not exposed to the negative effects of sudden temperature changes.

And also waterproof samples will be a good option for the bathroom. They will allow you to organize fairly bright lighting in the room, and at the same time they will not break down over time due to the constant exposure to large amounts of moisture.

Sometimes these tapes are attached to the front of houses. They can serve as bright lighting equipment. In this case, several models with different colors are often used at once. Similar samples can be used in a garage for a car. They will be able to illuminate the space at night at the entrance.

Often, when using such designs, they immediately use multi-color and one-color (red, yellow, blue, green) products. But such options are most often used when decorating houses, various large billboards and signboards.

This type of LED self-adhesive tape can be of various types. Let's highlight some of them.

This classification includes several types of lighting products.

• Open. These tapes can be rated IP20 or IP33. But they are best used only in dry rooms. If the humidity indicator is too high, then the device should be fixed together with a special diffusing element.

• Moisture resistant. These models have an index of IP65, IP66, IP67. They can be used in rooms with high humidity levels.

• Sealed. These lighting specimens offer the highest level of moisture protection. They are marked with IP68 marking. Such devices must necessarily be in a special shell made of a silicone base. They are completely sealed.

This classification also includes several types of these diode lighting products.

• Waterproof tape - 12V. The model is a structure, to the bottom of which double-sided tape is fixed, so the product, if necessary, can be easily installed on almost any surface. Standard samples include 60 LEDs per meter. At its cost, the device is considered the most economical. It also consumes a relatively small amount of electrical energy. For a safe connection of such a model, special power stabilizers should be used.

• Waterproof tape - 24 V. This self-adhesive tape has an increased level of density. If there is a missing amount of energy, it will take a large amount of current in the process of functioning, because of which it will start to heat up strongly and, as a result, will simply break.

• Waterproof tape - 220 V. This model will not require additional installation of a special power supply stabilizer. It plugs directly into an outlet. Bright LEDs are placed on the surface of the tape; they are all divided into separate groups. In this case, a group of 60 light elements will be located on each meter of the strip.

And also such lighting devices may differ depending on the color scheme. In stores, you can find beautiful multi-color options. They make it possible to create a variety of beautiful bright colors, which is achieved by mixing the colors of the three available diodes.

In addition, such lighting devices can be flexible or rigid. This difference depends on the base intended for the diodes. According to the type of installation, tapes can be divided into self-adhesive and without an adhesive layer. Self-adhesive models are considered much more convenient to use because they can be fixed to any surface.

Models of LED-type duralight began to gain more and more popularity. They are a special durable cord made from a transparent polymer base. There are light elements inside it. From the inside of this cord there is a polyvinyl chloride layer, which protects the structure from various negative external influences.

Almost anyone can connect such a device. The installation method will depend on the variety of the structure itself.

In this case, power supplies can be of two main types.

• Open. They have a relatively low moisture resistance.

• Waterproof. These power supplies have an increased degree of protection against moisture with an IP67 index.

It is necessary to select the power supply unit necessary for each specific situation by calculating the total power of the entire tape structure, which the power supply unit must supply with electricity.