24V Premium Magenta COB LED Strip (480 LED / 10w / 11-1800mcd per meter)

SmartLight premium quality Magenta seamless COB LED strip light with a self-adhesive 3M backing.

The 24V tape uses a maximum of 10W/m of power to produce a visual intensity of  between 1100 and 1800 mcd/m and can be dimmed (using an appropriate dimmable driver) to create effective mood lighting. The uses are endless, from furniture to kitchen cabinets to lighting signs to accent lighting. 24V strips allow a longer length to be connected continuously without a visible voltage drop as well as being ideal for situations where only a 24V DC supply is available, such as commercial vehicles.

The tape comes complete with a DC connector than can be used with a power supply if required, otherwise the tape can be wired directly in to a driver or any other appropriate 24V DC power source. It can be cut every 50mm and is flexible enough to have a minimum bend diameter of only 30mm.

The IP20 rating allows the strip to handled by hand and a resistance to dust or objects over 12mm in size. If used in environments where the strip is likely to be exposed to liquids or moisture then adequate protection should be used to house the strip in.

Technical Specifications of the products in this range

Installing Your COB Strip Lights
COB strip lights are fairly straightforward to install. IP20 and IP65 tapes come with a strong 3M adhesive backing that will stick to most surfaces but not all - some surfaces like polyethylene or PVC or concrete are especially hard to adhere to. Cardboard can also pose a challenge sometimes as it is usually made from recycled material, which tends to have many small fibers on the surface that break away very easily. When installing, please ensure the surface is flat, smooth, clean and not too hot or too cold.

IP67 and IP68 tapes do not come with an adhesive backing as they are designed for use in situations where there is likely to be exposure to moisture or water, which would degrade the adhesive. The tape should be fixed in to place using clamps or a silicone sealant-type adhesive, or fixed using aluminium profiles. 

Complete Your COB Strip Light Setup
For the very simplest install, the COB strips can just be wired directly in to an appropriate 24V DC supply or driver. However you may want to dim the lights or create visual dynamic effects, or to control them with a remote control, in which case an appropriate driver and power supply will be required. We stock a large range of controllers and drivers to suit almost any requirement.

When choosing a power supply or a driver, we recommend that the strip load is 10% less than the maximum load of the driver as this extends the power supplies life by helping it manage heat better. If the strips are to be used in a commercial environment or will be switched on continuously for an extended period of time on a regular basis then we recommend using a commercial power supply as these are designed for heavy duty use.