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    If we want to complete a set for installation of a LED strip for home use, we need: the preferred strip, a power supply (LED driver, for example, for 24V) adapted to the power and voltage of the strip (see below), an aluminum profile for heat dissipation and fasteners – clamps and screws for

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1 Where to hide the LED driver?
2 What LED strips for the exterior?
3 Which LED strip to choose for the ceiling?
4 How to build a ceiling light?
5 How to install a LED strip in the false ceiling?
6 What to do if the LED strip does not light up?
7 Can an LED strip be cut?

Where to hide the LED driver?

    Where to hide the LED power supply and RGB driver? We can put the LED power supply and driver directly on the shelf around the recess or revise the ceiling for them. These are electronics that should be ventilated first.

What LED strips for the exterior?

    Whether we want to illuminate the house’s facade, the outdoor stairs, or the garden, we should choose LED waterproof strips, for example, those with increased protection class IP68. IP is the degree of waterproofing of the strip – the higher, the better the LED and the electrical system are protected against water or moisture penetration.

Which LED strip to choose for the ceiling?

    The most common choice for ceiling lighting is a strip with IP20 protection (IP65 in silicone, especially in the bathroom, with increased humidity).

How to build a ceiling light?

    The LED tape has a self-adhesive strip on the back, which you can peel off and stick the LED tape directly to the ceiling. Optionally, the LED strip can be placed in an aluminum profile. After attaching the LED strip, we connect it to the power supply and enjoy the lighting of our suspended ceiling.

How to install a LED strip in the false ceiling?

    Peel off the protective layer and stick the LED strip where you want it. It should be attached to the false ceiling so that it creates a source of diffused, elegant light, and the diodes should not be visible from the position of household members, as it would blind their eyes.

What to do if the LED strip does not light up?

    Check the cable connection to the LED strip. If this also turns out to be correct. The last thing we can do is check the places on the strip where the wires are soldered. It may turn out that the wire or tape is broken, and therefore the voltage does not flow to the LEDs.

Can an LED strip be cut?

    Any LED strip can be cut to the desired length. For 12 volt strips, the cut points occur every three diodes, while for 24-volt strips, the cut points occur every six diodes. The distance between the cuts depends on the type of diode and the density of the strip.