Description
A colour-changing strip supplied on a 5m reel, 10mm across, with the diodes set close along a white flexible backing. Red, green and blue chips mix in each package, so you can hold a single colour, settle on a softer blend, or let it drift slowly between shades, depending on the controller you pair it with. It draws 7.2W per metre and can be shortened at regular points along the run.
We reach for strip like this where the light itself should stay hidden and only the glow shows: above kitchen wall units, under a shelf or worktop, along a stair stringer, behind a headboard or a mirror. It is sealed against dust and splashes rather than left bare, so it copes with a kitchen or a bathroom well away from direct water. It runs on low voltage rather than mains, and needs a constant voltage driver, which we supply separately along with controllers to suit.
The diodes are integral, so there is nothing to change over the life of the run, and the pale backing keeps it inconspicuous against white units and light timber. It carries a two year warranty. For cleaning, switch off at the supply, run a barely damp cloth along the length to lift dust and grease film, then let it dry fully before powering up again. In a room where you want more than one mood, we would set a warm white run for everyday use and keep a length of this alongside it for colour, which stops the brights doing work they are not suited to. Cut only at the marked points so the circuit stays intact.
Specification
| Colour |
White |
| Weight |
0.23KG |
| Length |
5000mm |
| Width |
10mm |
| Cuttable Length |
100mm |
| Energy Class |
A |
| Max Energy Class |
A |
| Min Energy Class |
A |
| Lamp Cap |
Integral LED |
| Recommended Lamp |
Integral LED |
| Lamps Included |
Yes - Integrated |
| Colour Temperature |
RGB (±5%) |
| SMD Chipset |
5050 |
| LED per Metre |
30 LED/m |
| LED Voltage |
12V DC (±5%) |
| Type of LED |
SMD |
| Beam Angle |
120° |
| Driver Included |
No |
| Type of Driver Required |
Constant Voltage |
| Dimming Range |
0-100% |
| Voltage Required |
12V |
| Protection Class |
Class 3 - Low Voltage |
| Total Power Consumption |
36W (±5%) |
| Power per Metre (W/m) |
7.2W/m (±5%) |
| Input Current |
3A |
| IP Rating |
IP54 |
| Warranty |
2yrs |
| UKCA/CE |
Yes |
| Country of Origin |
China |
Frequently Asked
How many LEDs are there per metre?
There are 30 LEDs per metre, spaced evenly along the 5m reel, using the larger SMD5050 package that carries all three colours in one chip.
What power supply does it need?
It runs on 12V DC and needs a constant voltage driver sized to the total length you are running. Add the wattage up at 7.2W per metre and allow some headroom.
Can I cut it shorter?
Yes. It can be trimmed in 100mm steps at the marked cutting points, so a 5m reel can be split into shorter runs to suit a shelf or a cabinet.
Can it be used in a bathroom?
It is IP54 rated, so it withstands dust and splashing. It is fine for a bathroom ceiling recess or above units, but not for anywhere it would be sprayed or soaked directly.
Are the LEDs replaceable?
No, they are integral to the strip. It is rated for a long service life and is replaced as a whole run rather than lamp by lamp.
How wide is the strip?
It is 10mm wide, which lets it sit inside slim aluminium profiles and tuck under most shelf lips without showing.