Today the set of elements of lighting is presented at the market. Carry glow lamps to the most widespread, neon or luminescent, light-emitting diodes. It is very important that the device for lighting answered a number of requirements: was reliable, durable, economic, generated heat minimum, it was easily mounted. To these parameters there corresponds the LED tape - a flexible basis with the established paths carrying electric current. On them the diodes radiating light are fixed. By means of a LED tape it is possible to create effective and intricate design.
What LED tape to choose for ceiling illumination?
LED tapes differ on the following characteristics:
- to color palette;
- density of placement of diodes on tape length;
- level of protection against humidity;
- capacities.
At the moment in the market several versions of LED films are offered: monochrome and universal. The first are only in the only color scale. They can be presented in red, brown, green or other color. Universal favourably differ from them as can shine in various flowers. Therefore it is the best of all to choose for the house universal LED tapes as their price almost same, as well as at monochrome.
Now we will talk about density. It happens 30, 60 or 120 light-emitting diodes on each 100 cm of a tape. Experienced designers recommend at illumination of a ceiling surface on perimeter to acquire the film with the maximum density, and here for the directed illumination it is better to pick up minimum.
Also it is worth paying attention to consumption power. This characteristic can be found on a tape, it is expressed in figures. Than they it is more, those will be shone more intensively by diodes. Here everyone is solved itself by what power is necessary for it.
For illumination of a ceiling it is better to choose moisture-proof LED tapes as from flooding of neighbors nobody is insured. Of course, they are slightly more expensive, than not protected films, but then it is not necessary to spend forces, time and money for dismantling of the damaged equipment and installation of new.
What LED tape to choose for illumination of kitchen?
The correct lighting is especially important in kitchen. It is possible to use a LED tape in the following purposes:
- for visual division of zones;
- for allocation of a set, niches;
- for highlighting of elements of a decor;
- for lighting in boxes, cases.
For kitchen with hi-tech style it is expedient to choose a monochrome tape of cold tones. Warm colors will be suitable for classical styles. For allocation of home decoration it is recommended to use tapes with a density from 30 to 60. Also it should be taken into account that in kitchen it is not desirable to establish the films which are not protected from moisture.
How to choose a LED tape for illumination of kitchen - councils:
- Refuse acquisition of films of the Chinese production.
- Buy only the certified goods.
- Do not acquire the cheapest films. The product from average price range is more qualitative.
- Give preference to the famous producers.
How to choose the power supply for a LED tape?
Power supplies differ both on power, and by the size. It is necessary that the transformer was picked up for power. It needs to be calculated by the following principle: we multiply the power of a tape by its length and we multiply by the safety factor equal 1.25. Thus it is possible to learn on how many Watts it is necessary to buy the block. It should be noted that the device is more powerful, the it will be more expensive.
For a moisture-proof LED tape which is used in rooms with the increased percent of humidity or on the street it is expedient to buy the same block.
Choosing from the transformer and pulse block, preference should be given the first. Its main advantages - simplicity of the device, ease in operation. A shortcoming - the big sizes. Pulse differs in compactness and ease. It is possible to refer satisfactory shipping of idling and the complicated design to minuses.
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