{"id":552,"date":"2022-08-23T01:11:56","date_gmt":"2022-08-23T01:11:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ledask.com\/?p=552"},"modified":"2022-09-04T14:34:53","modified_gmt":"2022-09-04T14:34:53","slug":"led-light-accessories","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ledask.com\/led-light-accessories\/","title":{"rendered":"LED Light Accessories: Vital Components for LED Strip Light Installation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When viewing installed LED lights and light strips,<\/a> you might not know which components accompany the fixture in the background to make it work. Therefore, if you decide to do a DIY LED project, you need to understand the roles of the various LED accessories for error-free installation. Let’s get right into it! We will shed light on the LED light accessories you need for the project and what each component does. <\/p>\n\n\n

The LED Strip Lights<\/h2>\n\n\n

The primary component in an LED light strip kit is the LED strip light. This light strip has several parameters that differ, such as the color temperature and brightness level<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For instance, some are RGB strip lights<\/a>, while others are white LEDs. Also, there is the waterproof rating, which determines whether the light source is ideal for indoor or outdoor use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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An LED strip light<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

LED strips feature different emitter densities (number of LEDs per foot or meter), which determine the brightness and power consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consider all these factors before buying the LED strip to enable you to pick the best one for your project.<\/p>\n\n\n

Power Supply<\/h2>\n\n\n

Since LED strips come in different types and with varying emitter densities, their power supply usually differs per strip combination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Therefore, you need to calculate the LED strip wattage by multiplying the energy consumption of each LED by the number of LEDs per foot or meter. The resulting value will give you the power consumption per foot or meter, which you can multiply by the tape strip length.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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An LED strip’s power supply<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use the total power consumption figure to pick a power supply unit. Get a power supply with a slightly higher wattage rating than the calculated figure to create a cushion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With that in mind, there are two power supply types.<\/p>\n\n\n

Plug-in Power Brick<\/h3>\n\n\n

As the name suggests, this unit plugs into a wall outlet and converts the line voltage to 12V DC for the LEDs. Go for this option if you don’t want to deal with many wires and have a way to conceal the cables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A plug-in power brick<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

Hardwired<\/h3>\n\n\n

Hardwired units function like the plug-in type but can be challenging to install because they have several wires that require soldering. However, you can conceal them (via in-wall installation) to create a professional LED setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hardwired power supply units for LEDs<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

LED Strip Light with On\/Off Switch<\/h2>\n\n\n

Toggle switches can give you on\/off control over your strip light. They usually comprise a 12-inch cable between 2.1mm male and female connectors. The female end connects to the 12V DC power supply while the male end attaches to the strip light. This component comes in handy if the dimming controller or remote control fails.<\/p>\n\n\n

Dimming Controller<\/h2>\n\n\n

Wi-Fi LED controllers give you dimming control conveniently on your smartphone or via voice assistants like Alexa. Dimming controllers<\/a> enable you to adjust the brightness intensity of the strip light. RGB strip lights require 3-channel controllers, but white strips can work with a single channel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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An LED dimmer with a remote control<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, whether it is a wall or Wi-Fi controller, dimming controllers come in these three types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n