LED strip is easy to use and easy to install
CONTENT
- 1 Advantages and disadvantages of the LED illuminator
- 2 How does the LED ribbon
- 3 Types, colors and markings
- 4 What LED tapes choose to illuminate the kitchen - recommendations Tehno.guru edition
- 5 How to make a highlight in the kitchen LED ribbon - solutions
- 6 How to perform their own hands backlight LED ribbon cuisine
- 7 At what price you can buy self-adhesive LED strip 220
- 8 Video: LED work light cuisine with his own hands
Advantages and disadvantages of the LED illuminator
Warmth and comfort in an apartment can create a variety of ways, one of which is decorated, by creating a separation of certain zones in various areas, including on the kitchen space. Various techniques, including the implementation of lighting using LED strips are used to achieve these goals.
The most popular types of LEDs
The advantages of the backlight performed in this way are the following figures:
- low electric energy consumption resulting from the low power;
- lengthy periods of operation;
- low weight and the possibility of placing the curved plane;
- spectrum of light can be used for decorating the space, its zoning, as well as lighting the furniture and building structures;
- reliability and resistance to external mechanical influences, and with special processing - to the ingress of moisture;
- possibility of adjusting the brightness of the light by use of special devices, dimmers;
- installation and easy maintenance.
Different brands of LED light of different colors, which allows you to highlight sharper and expressive
Disadvantages backlight performed using LED strips are:
- can not be used as the main source of electric light;
- during operation LEDs "fading" which results in lowering of the emitted light flux;
- for use must have a special power supply;
- the need for elements that contribute to heat radiation, emitted in the process (a special profile, the aluminum band, etc.);
- the complexity of the repair in case of failure of one of the LEDs;
- the relatively high cost.
How does the LED ribbon
The main element of LED strip are LED-light sources (LEDs) that are mounted on a dielectric substrate (base) in which the two conductors are laid.
Apparatus LED strip
LEDs are grouped in a certain sequence, as a rule, connected in series three, plus a resistor, providing AC power supplied to the contacts them (in the figure below the resulted resistor designated as "auxiliary element").
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Groups of LEDs connected together in parallel, which allows the use of tape as a whole in case of failure of one of the groups.
tape covered with a protective film or a special composition (compound) From the outside, providing the required degree of protection against external influences and an adhesive layer, by means of which it carried out the installation.
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Different brands of LED strips are manufactured by manufacturers with an adhesive layer or without what to look for when selecting such light sources.
Tapes are sold in sets and a certain length (with power supply and equipped with everything necessary for connection and use), and also on the reels, when the length is defined during the execution of installation works.
Scheme compounds LEDs, united in a single group
In this case, the tape may be cut, which on its surface denoted by cuts and places the contact pads through which the cutting member can be connected to the power supply.
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LED strip can be cut only in places marked on its surface and the corresponding placement of pads.
The main colors of the LEDs
Such light sources can be equipped with one or LEDs of different types of luminescence, in the second case they are called RGB-LED strip.
Types, colors and markings
LED strips are classified by the color of the glow, and type of LEDs used, the direction of the light and placing the flow density on the basis of the light sources, as well as power supply voltage and the degree of protection:
- The color of the glow. According to this indicator LED Strip are one-color and multi-color, depending on the type of LEDs used. The main colors are: white, blue, red, yellow and green, but some models have a raspberry, turquoise or purple glow. Moreover, white color luminescence can have multiple colors (warm, cold, neutral), depending on the color temperature of the LED. Multi-colored ribbons made of multichip LEDs in which each crystal emits a certain color. The most popular products are based on RGB and RGBW-LEDs.
- By type of LEDs used. Currently, the most common are a series of models: 5730 and 2835, 3528 and 3014, 3535 and 5050, with the first two digits indicate the length of the marking and the second two - width used LED.
- orientation glow. This indicator shows the scattering angle of the light flux emitted by the LED. By this characteristic LED-like devices are frontal and axial type, the most popular are the wheel model with scattering angle 120˚.
- packing density. This indicator is characterized by a number of LEDs, placed on one linear meter LED-strip. According to the standard classification, as of the current moment, at one meter LED strip, in Depending on the required power and strength of the light flux, it is assumed occupancy 30/60/90/120/240 light-emitting diodes.
- power. Capacity depends on the type of LEDs used and their amount on one chase meter design. If the product is sold in sets, the figure indicated in the passport of the device, the implementation capacity of the meter is indicated by 1 meter LED-strip.
- Supply voltage. By this indicator, such products are of two types: running on domestic mains voltage (220 V) and operating with the power supply - voltage at 12, 24 or 36 volts.
- Degree of protection. This indicator describes the ability of a light source negative resist external influences: water, moisture, dust and other. Labeling degree of protection is similar as for the other electric devices (IP33 / IP65 / IP67 / IP68).
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Abbreviation «RGBW» appeared on the basis of the emission color names in English, namely: R - red, G - green, B - blue, W - White.
The main types of LED strips
In labeling their products manufacturers lay all of the above figures into it. Thus, for a tape type SMD 5050 60LED / m IP33 12V RGB labeling is interpreted as follows:
- SMD 5050 - LEDs used size of 5 × 5 mm;
- 60LED / m - the number of LEDs per 1 meter of tape;
- IP33 - protection models;
- 12V - supply voltage;
- RGB - the color of light used in light-emitting diodes.
Marking LED-strips
What LED tapes choose to illuminate the kitchen - recommendations Tehno.guru edition
When choosing LED strip lighting for the kitchen selection criteria are such factors as:
- The degree of protection against moisture penetration should be sufficient to secure the operation of the device.
- The presence of an adhesive layer simplifies installation work.
- Brightness is selected depending on the type of use of the source and destination light (primary or secondary) and place its location (work area, ceiling, furniture and etc.).
- The power supply must correspond to the voltage and power of the type of light sources used. When selecting a power supply is necessary to dwell on the model, the power of which is 25-30% more power plug light sources.
- The type of management and technical capabilities of the power supply depends on the number of backlight modes (push-button models or electronic dimmers).
Wiring several LED-bands to a single adapter
How to make a highlight in the kitchen LED ribbon - solutions
In each particular case, the backlight is performed strictly according to the author's intention of the designer and the user's personal wishes, however, to This section of the article we will give a few ready solutions highlight different areas of the kitchen space with the use of LED light sources Sveta.
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For reliable operation of the backlight provided on the basis of several LED strips, they must be connected to the power supply in parallel connection circuit.
The backlight working zone
Current models of LED strips allow you to use them to illuminate the work area sites.
Installation of lights along the work area ensures sufficient illumination required for work in the kitchen
Illumination of the working area can act as a supplementary illumination kitchen space
kitchen illumination under wall cabinets
This is quite a popular way to create a soft light in the bedroom.
Placing under the wall cabinets creates additional lighting and decorating furniture
Another accommodation option under cupboards
Backlight kitchen units
It is very popular LED strip for installation of kitchen sets: they allocate plots and illuminated cabinets. This illumination helps to create the right lighting and a calm environment.
Highlighting the furniture in different colors gives the kitchen space individuality
Illumination on the floor looks stylish and unusual
Highlighting the dinner table
Often LED strips use the spot to highlight specific areas of the interior.
Option backlight large table
Option backlight small table or bar
Lighting ceiling windows
Favorite designers reception - LED tape lights ceiling and window areas.
Backlit with LEDs are often used for mounting different leveled ceilings
Illumination windows - a decoration item, which is often used by designers
How to perform their own hands backlight LED ribbon cuisine
When the ability to work with hand tools, and having a basic knowledge in electrical engineering, installation LED strip can be performed independently. To perform the work required:
- LED strip in the required amount;
- power supply according to technical characteristics;
- copper wire or equivalent grade of PVA 0.5 mm2;
- heat-shrinkable tubing, or adhesive tape;
- scissors;
- soldering iron, solder, rosin.
In case a LED-strip, without an adhesive layer, then it takes another screwdriver and set of screw drivers required for mounting the frame, which will be laid light source. Installation of LED ribbon in the kitchen is as follows.
| Illustration | Description of the action |
| The tape is cut into a desired length and the desired number of pieces. | |
| The location of the pad soldered copper conductors. | |
| Places soldering isolated, and the opposite ends are connected to the power supply. | |
| The tape is glued on the previously degreased surface by means of the adhesive layer, the power supply is located in prearranged location is not visually conspicuous. | |
| The assembled circuit included in the electricity network, and its performance is checked. |
When using the first frame are marked his place in the fastening points placing LED strip on the surface of furniture or building structures. Thereafter, the marked area is performed pilot drilling and installation of the frame by means of fastening bolts or screws, in which subsequently mounted and LED strip.
At what price you can buy self-adhesive LED strip 220
LED strips of various designs are sold in shops and retail chains specializing in electrical products, as well as engaged in various construction materials and equipment for houses. The table below shows the cost for the most popular models of self-adhesive LED strips, as of the II quarter of 2018.
| Model | The average price (as of June 2018), rub. |
| RT2-5050-60-12V, White (300 LED) | 400 |
| SMD 5050/30 White IP65, 5 m, 12 V, 7.2 W / m flexible, self-adhesive, white | 350 |
| SMD 5050, 10mm, IP23, 60 LED / m, 12 V, Color: blue, 5 m | 450 |
| SMD 5050/30 RGB 3-color IP20,5 m, 12 V, 7.2 W / m | 320 |
| SMD 5050, 10mm, IP23, 60 LED / m, 12 V, color: red, 5m | 450 |
| SMD 5050, 10mm, IP23, 60 LED / m, 12 V, RGB | 1 150 |
| SMD 5050/30 Warmwhite IP20, 5 m, 12 V, 7.2 W / m flexible, adhesive, warm light | 250 |
| RT2-5050-60-12V, RGB (300 LED) | 450 |
| RT2-3528-120-12V, White (600 LED) | 275 |
Video: LED work light cuisine with his own hands
Using LED strip for kitchen design allows you to give it a unique look, besides it can be done by hand, without the involvement of outside experts.
To learn how to perform backlight working kitchen area, will tell the next video clip below.
