Description
This is warm white LED tape supplied on a 5m reel, the strip itself only 10mm across, with a dense run of small diodes giving a line of light rather than a row of visible points. The colour sits at 2700K, the soft yellow-toned white that suits living rooms and kitchens in the evening. The diodes are integral, so there is nothing to replace over its life, and it is not dimmable, which means it is happiest where you want a single settled level of light at the flick of a switch. It runs on a low voltage supply and needs a matching constant voltage driver, sized to the length you intend to use.
We reach for tape like this for indirect light: along the underside of kitchen wall units, above a run of shelving, tucked into an alcove or a coving detail, or lifting the inside of a wardrobe. Because the light comes off it in a broad spread, it fills a surface evenly instead of throwing hard pools the way a line of small spots would. It suits anyone building light into joinery, and it is a sensible first choice if you are lighting a worktop and want the source itself out of sight. Keep it to dry rooms indoors, away from splashes and damp.
The strip is flexible, with a white backing that all but vanishes against pale timber, plaster or gloss cabinetry. Looked after, it asks very little: isolate the circuit, then run a dry cloth or a soft brush along the tape now and again, since a film of dust on the diodes quietly steals brightness. It carries a three year warranty. We stock the same tape in cooler whites, in denser versions where you want a brighter and tighter line, and in weatherproof form for damper spots, so a whole house can be done in one look. A driver is sold separately.
Specification
| Colour |
White |
| Weight |
0.11KG |
| Length |
5000mm |
| Width |
10mm |
| Energy Class |
G |
| Energy Class of Lamp |
Group A |
| Max Energy Class |
G |
| Min Energy Class |
G |
| Lamp Cap |
Integral LED |
| Recommended Lamp |
Integral LED |
| Lamps Included |
Yes - Integrated |
| Colour Temperature |
2700K Warm White (±5%) |
| Average Life of LED |
30000hrs |
| LED per Metre |
60 LED/m |
| LED Power |
9.6W (±5%) |
| LED Voltage |
24V (±5%) |
| Type of LED |
SMD |
| Lumens per Watt (lm/W) |
15lm/W (±5%) |
| Beam Angle |
120° |
| System Flux |
730lm (±5%) |
| CRI |
>80 |
| Driver Included |
No |
| Type of Driver |
Constant Current |
| Voltage Required |
24V |
| Total Power Consumption |
48W (±5%) |
| Power per Metre (W/m) |
9.6W/m (±5%) |
| Dimmable |
No |
| IP Rating |
IP20 |
| Average Life |
30000hrs |
| Warranty |
3yrs |
| UKCA/CE |
Yes |
| Pieces Included |
1 |
| Installation |
Requires Installation By Qualified Electrician |
| Product Care |
(1) Ensure light is not illuminated when cleaning. (2) Wipe clean with a dry cloth, do not use any cleaning detergents, do not use rough or coarse material to clean. |
| Country of Origin |
China |
Frequently Asked
How much light does it give and how much power does it draw?
It produces around 730 lumens per metre and draws 9.6W per metre, so a full 5m reel needs a driver rated comfortably above 48W.
What driver does it need?
A constant voltage 24V driver. One is not supplied with the reel, so choose one to suit the length you are running.
How many LEDs are on each metre?
There are 60 LEDs per metre, spread over a 120 degree beam, which is what gives the even wash rather than spots of light.
Can it be dimmed?
No, this tape is non-dimmable. It is intended for switched on-off control at full output.
Is it suitable for a bathroom or outdoors?
No. It is rated IP20, so it should stay in dry indoor locations. There are IP65 versions in the range for damper areas.
How long should it last?
The LEDs are rated at an average 30,000 hours, and the strip carries a three year warranty.