How to Connect LED Strip

During the installation of LED strips constantly raises the question of how they connect to each other, especially if you are interesting complex technical and design solutions. And no matter what you want to connect, monochrome or RGB LED strip. Previously, we have already seen one way to tape the connection by soldering. But it has long been relegated to "back" the plan. They could use at the dawn of LED lighting. Now there are full of a variety of connectors for LED strips. With them we will not only unite the individual segments, but also can easily create rectangular corners, T-junctions and many other interesting solutions.

In such a wide variety of diverse LED connectors and connectors can just get lost. Today we try to understand how to connect LED strip with the help of connectors (e.g. ARILUX AL-LC03). The price of connectors for LED tapes depends on the purposes for which they are used - connection or feeding the connective. The main advantage of the connectors can be considered: the ease and speed of installation. The downside of such a compound can be noted - it is not possible to use in wet areas. Contact us quickly oxidize and connectors will fail.

The main advantage of connectors for LED strip is easy and the high speed of installation. The only reason for excluding the possibility of their use is high humidity during operation - in such conditions, oxidized contacts and connectors fail. Generally connectors are designed to connect two or more strips or segments with each other, or to connect them to a power source. BTW, you can buy the connectors at Banggood. Besides, you can easily get other LED lights (e.g. ARILUX AL-B01) there with high quality and reasonable prices.

There are connectors for Led strips on connection type and width. With wide everything is clear, depending on whether the tape is used, and such connectors should be used. The most common is connectors 8 and 10 mm. This is the most common width and the other is very hard to find.

Hot LED Lights Banggood Snap up Sale

In celebration of Banggood 10th Anniversary, there is a Snap Up on Banggood now. And there are some top LED Lights on sale. Some example of the deal products are as follows.

High Power 100W LED SMD Chip Bulb with Waterproof Driver Supply DC20-40V

The 100W LED SMD Chip is now sold at a discount of 30% off at Banggood.

Specifications (LED Chip):

Model Type: High Power Integrated Chip lamp Beads

Chip size: 24MIL*44MIL

Forward Voltage: 20-24V

Forward current: 100w (3000mA)

LED Quantity: 100pcs

Lumens: 8000lm

Color-rendering index: 60-85

Beam Angle: 120 degrees

Working Temperature: -20 centigrade to 60 centigrade

Color Temperature: Warm White: 3000-3200K / White: 6000-6500K

Lamp Body Material: Pure Copper Bracket

Applications: For LED Floodlight /Spotlight DIY

Color: Cool White/ Warm White

Dimmable E27 LED Edison Bulbs Filament COB Lamp Retro Globe Lighting AC 220V

The EDISON LED COB Bulbs are now sold at a discount of 61% off at Banggood.

Specifications:

Type: LED COB Bulbs

Connector: E27

Light Color: Warm White

Color Temperature: 2700K

Wattage: 2W, 3W, 4W, 5W, 6W, 7W, 8W

Voltage: AC 220V

Light Source: COB

Dimmable: Yes (Except T30 5W/7W/8W)

Luminous Flux: 200-400LM

Beam Angle: 360°

Dimension: Please check picture

Features:

Energy Saving

Long operating life

Innovation bulb chandelier, return to the ancients, apply to the bar, evening party, decorate

Applications:

Suitable for hotel, dining-room, meeting room, drawing room, showroom, shop, corridor, telephone booth, studio and exhibition etc. as partial lighting.

Entertainment Lighting, Architectural Lighting, City Beautification, Partial Lighting, Decorative illumination at home and public areas.

LED Floodlight with Motion Sensor

What is LED Floodlight with motion sensor, knows almost everyone. These devices are now quite popular, their use and security purposes, for lighting controlled territories and the private sector.

The motion sensor with a searchlight is indispensable, if you choose to provide economical coverage area, the entrance to the house, the gate or the gate. They are usually used where there is no need for constant illumination. The motion sensor with infrared illuminator is a movement detector and direct light. The use of such devices will greatly facilitate the organization of protection you require an object in the night. Thus, it is possible to protect the perimeter of the protected area, the light will light a watchman understand that at the point someone is. In order to enhance the effect of the motion sensor with the searchlight can be combined with sound sirens connected directly to the lighting control circuit. On the one hand, such protection is quite primitive, but on the other - simple, economical, and quite effective.

Perfect motion sensor floodlight (PIR floodlights) complete with domo system. Lighting site before the intercom panel at the moment the call is very convenient for the hosts, there is no need to cover the area throughout the night. Thus, energy saving occurs and the lamp life increases. You can combine these devices and CCTV cameras, so when motion is detected, will include not only light, but the video recording.

For ease of use in the design of the warm white LED flood light is adjustable motion sensitivity. It can be set in the HIGH mode (high), in which case it will react to even the smallest movement, and LOW (low), then the sensitivity decreases. In some models, this adjustment can be carried out smoothly. It is possible to set any intermediate value. Furthermore, it is possible to adjust the time during which the light is a spotlight (often adjustment is made ​​in the range from 5 seconds to 10 minutes). If during operation the spotlight will re-trigger the motion detector, the countdown begins again. A third sensor setting is made ​​on the level of ambient light, to avoid tripping in the daytime.

Review of the 240V LED Bulbs I Bought for My Kitchen

Six months ago, I decided to buy a sample LED light bulb, try as it will shine and how much it will be enough. On the box is written the life of 50,000 hours. That's a lot. Voltage: 220-240V 50 / 60Hz. Total 44 pieces of LEDs: they shine daylight and luminous efficiency is good, I even thought that the light output is better than energy-saving bulbs. 

About six months ago I was to equip the kitchen and there was a need for 240V LED light bulbs. Arriving at the nearest hardware store, I found this model and decided to try it. After installing the first light bulb was not working for a long time. I could not understand the reason. However, when the wife came and turned on the light, it worked. I do not know what it is due. 44 LEDs ensure good lighting. I thought that with its direct functions it copes even better than many expensive energy-saving light bulbs. These good LED lights consume not a lot of electricity. Ideal came to a stretch ceiling are not heated.

LED light is already burning 6 months and has proved exceptionally good side. In the near future I will move entirely to LED lights, and get rid of energy-saving. And the main thing, to dispose of them as energy-saving light bulbs is not necessary - do not require this, which is very good for the environment - they are mercury-free.

The Nuances of Selecting LED lamp

LED light is a phenomenon quite young. By itself, the light-emitting diode is a device that generates optical radiation by passing electric current therethrough. Today, these light sources are the most reliable and safe from an environmental point of view.

The main advantage of LED lamps is their high efficiency. With proper maintenance, these lamps are able to withstand up to 50 000 hours. At the same time due to the low voltage energy security is much higher. In comparison - the usual light, i.e. Tungsten withstands work in 1000 hours.

Of course, there are also negative in the LED - it is their strong heating, so you have to control this when using this type of lamps. Cheap source of energy - that is the main reason why homeowners choose LED lighting. However, experts say that you need a very thoughtful approach to the acquisition of such lamps, because they have certain differences, significantly affecting their functionality.

The main criteria for the choice of LED lighting as an apartment or house, and the street in the adjoining space, 3 points are: 

- the price;

- the quality and reliability;

- the technical characteristics. 

LED lamps are divided into street, industrial and domestic. They differ from each other by the light that LEDs emit. Street lamps usually emit white light. They are commonly used for lighting of roads, parks, and various architectural buildings. The main disadvantage of them is that they do not have a replacement lamp. The luminaires for offices and emit white light. They are used to illuminate the objects of housing and utilities and industrial shops. They also do not have replaceable elements, and they are virtually maintenance-free. Household LED lamps (e.g. LED bulb E27, 110V LED light bulb) have a yellow light and low power. Their distinguishing feature is the original appearance.

Please note that an individual package must be properly formed article, trademark, and barcode. The box should be of good quality and made ​​of good quality cardboard.

How to Choose Lighting for a Country House

It is unlikely that you will want to go out at night, if your personal plot does not light. This outdoor lighting for home and adjacent area will make the evening comfortable vacation.

For outdoor lighting currently used lights are of three types: 

1.   Floodlights and fixtures, working from the power supply 220; 

2.   Lanterns on batteries and accumulators; 

3.   Lighting with solar panel.

The style and design of your site determines what type of coverage you are best suited. It is to create a common style manufacturer produce entire family of lighting fixtures in the same style:

•   From small to large lighting track spotlights to illuminate large areas. Spotlights operating from the mains, most are stationary. They are mounted on the building walls, poles or on platforms. 
•   Models on batteries mounted on the bars or on the ground. Their advantage is high mobility. You can remove the device from one place and move to another. Moreover, such variation of illumination is much more economical conventional light sources. Variants with a solar battery are provided with a column, which is stuck in the ground. Such devices are also very mobile and are lightweight, which makes them very comfortable to use. Their only drawback is the short-term glow. On average, this flashlight can shine up to 4 hours. 
•   By appointment lighting devices are divided into two classes: functional and decorative lighting. Functional lighting - all light sources, security enhancements. It may be light poles along the tracks, spotlights above the gate and the porch light over the garage doors and the like. 

BTW, you can buy outdoor mushroom lights at Banggood. Besides, you can easily get other decorative lights (e.g. snowflake fairy lights) there with high quality and reasonable prices.

The Organization of the Lighting System

When planning a lighting system, decide which areas need to be illuminated zone, and what - no. Count how many devices of illumination for this need. If you intend to use a wire, then work on their installation is best done in the first place. Planting flowers and lawns are made ​​after laying the cables, since the cables are best buried in the ground. When choosing lighting equipment, pay attention to moisture protection of lamps and other places of fastening of wires. Lamps for outdoor lighting should not be afraid of rain and moisture. 

How to Choose a Spot Light

Use point light sources to create a certain space in the interior lighting effects, enhance the most interesting and important places in the apartment. Spot lamp and, as a rule, used in conjunction with a central chandelier or lamp. Choosing the right spotlights depends on the characteristics of the interior of your apartment and taste preferences.

Spot lamp housing can be made of various materials: glass, metal, plastic. Finishing elements may be made of polished and brushed brass, chrome, etc. Choosing a certain light, you can stay at one of the various forms and choose the appropriate style decision. BTW, you can buy the ceiling light with PIR at Banggood. Besides, you can easily get other lights (e.g. Solar Outdoor Wall Light) there with high quality and reasonable prices.

Structurally spot lamps are divided into rotary and swivel. At the outcome of the elections of whether it is important for you to change the direction of light or the light will fall in a fixed direction. Lamp dimensions are largely determined by the type of lamps that are used in them. In the case of conventional incandescent lamp size of around 10 cm, and the size will be two to three times lower when using halogen lamps. Keep in mind that more compact fixtures will cost more.

Spot lamp with conventional incandescent lamps can be open or closed housing. The casing protects against dust and condensate, so it can be used in the bathroom. When choosing a spot lamp for the bathroom space should be aware that there are lamps with varying degrees of protection from moisture.

In lamps with halogen bulbs usually have a reflector that performs brightness Zoom function. If you decide to use point fixtures with halogen lamps, designed for 12 V, you will need to install transformers. This is justified, since the service life of these lamps is much larger and will have to change them frequently. Choosing a spot lamp, also pay attention to its versatility, practicality, build quality and no visible marriage.