Description
A flexible white tape set with a dense run of small warm white diodes, supplied on a 5m reel and only 8mm across. The light is gentle and low in tone, nearer a filament lamp than daylight, and because the diodes sit closely along the tape the result reads as a continuous line rather than a row of bright points. We reach for it on jobs where the light should be seen and the source should not.
It suits the underside of kitchen wall units, the lip of a shelf, the inside of an alcove or a glazed cabinet, the top of a pelmet and the back of a headboard. Being narrow, it sits happily in slim aluminium channels and tight reveals where a bulkhead or a batten would never go. A 12 volt constant voltage driver is needed and is bought separately, sized to the run you actually use. Keep it to dry rooms indoors, clear of splashes and steam.
The tape itself is white, so it drops out of sight against pale timber, painted board and light stone once tucked behind a lip. Dust gathers along the diodes in time and dulls the output; with the power off, draw a dry cloth gently along the length rather than pressing down on the tape. It carries a two year warranty. The diodes are part of the strip and cannot be swapped, so treat the reel as a single fitting and plan the run before cutting. Warm white of this sort sits well with brass and warm woods, and we would use two runs where we can, one under the units and one lifting a shelf above, so the light arrives from two heights rather than one.
Specification
| Colour |
White |
| Weight |
0.10KG |
| Length |
5000mm |
| Width |
8mm |
| Cuttable Length |
25mm |
| 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 |
2700K Warm White (±5%) |
| SMD Chipset |
3528 |
| LED per Metre |
120 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 |
48W (±5%) |
| Power per Metre (W/m) |
9.6W/m (±5%) |
| Input Current |
4A |
| IP Rating |
IP20 |
| Warranty |
2yrs |
| UKCA/CE |
Yes |
| Country of Origin |
China |
Frequently Asked
How much power does it draw?
It uses 9.6W per metre, so a full 5m reel draws around 48W. Size your driver above that figure to give it some headroom.
How many diodes are there along the tape?
There are 120 LEDs per metre, which is what gives the run its even, close-packed line of light.
Can I shorten it?
Yes. It can be cut in 25mm steps along the tape, so you can trim a run to fit a shelf or a cabinet.
What driver does it need?
A 12V DC constant voltage driver. One is not supplied with the reel, so choose it to match the total wattage of the length you are running.
How warm is the light?
It is 2700K warm white, a soft yellow-toned light that flatters timber, paint and warm metals.
Is it suitable for a bathroom or outdoors?
No. This one is rated IP20, so it belongs in dry indoor rooms only.