Installation of LED strip. Installation of lighting The formula for calculation will look like

Natural fuels suitable for mass energy production are gradually being depleted. Alternative energy is not developing fast enough and does not have time to compensate consumers for the lack of electricity, which inevitably leads to a constant increase in its cost. In such conditions, an alternative to expensive and ineffective incandescent lighting is needed.

The problem was partially solved by the so-called energy-saving lamps, which quickly gained popularity. However, their high price and insufficient durability did not allow them to become a “lifesaver” for everyone and enter every home.

Not so long ago they had a worthy and much more effective replacement - LEDs. Ease of use, ease of installation, energy efficiency, environmental friendliness, low cost - all this allows the use of LED lamps for interior lighting in every home.

Initially, LEDs did not have the necessary parameters and were used only in the illumination of various devices or in low-power emergency systems. However, with the development of technology, they have increased their capabilities and are now widely used in both domestic and industrial premises. There are many options for use: from decorative multi-colored lighting to basic lighting of large rooms.

The installation features of LED lamps significantly distinguish them from classic incandescent lamps. Perhaps this is why the pace of their spread is not as rapid as one might expect.

However, there is nothing overly complicated about making LED lighting yourself. You just need to have knowledge of certain rules for working with such light sources. For this purpose, it is worth considering their pros and cons, rules of calculation, selection and installation.

Advantages and disadvantages

The main positive qualities that an LED lamp has are:

1. The highest energy efficiency of all light sources available on the market;
2. Environmental friendliness, complete absence of release of harmful substances during operation and during disposal of used elements;
3. Extremely long service life, absolutely incomparable with incandescent or fluorescent lamps - 10 years or more.

Important! The long service life of LEDs directly depends on their quality. That is, the cheapest Chinese fakes can work for 1-2 months, while more expensive high-quality ones may not burn out after 15 years.

1. The LED lamp allows for very smooth adjustment of the brightness level, as well as the ability to change the color of the lighting (!);
2. The LED in its design does not contain breakable elements, is not afraid of shocks and constant vibration;
3. The familiar voltage surges in the home electrical network lead to the “blinking” of standard lighting fixtures - LEDs do not have this disadvantage, since their luminosity is not related to the voltage of the electric current, but to its strength;
4. There is no infrared and ultraviolet in the emission spectrum of LEDs - the paint of wallpaper, walls, and fabrics will not fade, as under the rays of incandescent lamps.

As always happens with technical devices, there was a fly in the ointment. However, to date, only one problem has been discovered: the fairly high cost of high-quality diodes. But if we take into account their service life, then it is probably worth talking about the high cost of incandescent and fluorescent lamps, and not LEDs.

Application area

There are two main ways in which you can connect LEDs for lighting:

• use of LED strip for distributed lighting of a room: with its help, decorative lighting of individual areas can be created - well suited for “hidden” lighting, when the light source itself is not visible;
• using a ready-made LED lamp as a light source is a more expensive option, suitable for “spot” lighting.

Important! Lighting using ready-made LED lamps has a more traditional and familiar look, especially if it is made in the body of wall sconces or as a chandelier for the ceiling. is no different visually from its ordinary counterparts, and you need to work with it the same way.

Since working with LED lamps is practically no different from a similar procedure with ordinary traditional lamps, they do not require separate consideration. Is it worth knowing how to correctly calculate the power to sufficiently illuminate the premises. But since the power calculation is similar to that for the LED strip, that is what should be used.

LED strip allows you to create the most “sophisticated” lighting schemes for a room, illuminating various individual zones (for example, illuminating a kitchen backsplash or the contours of cabinets), creating hidden lighting under the ceiling or illuminating walls around the entire perimeter of the room. The possibilities are limited only by the designer's imagination.

The available options are greatly expanded by the ability to use different colors in lighting and change them. Here, of course, you need to know when to stop and not overdo it - too much color can lead to the opposite result and make the interior design tacky.

Hidden lighting under the ceiling along the perimeter of the room visually increases its size, which is important for small city apartments.

A common way to use LED strip is for lighting in cabinets, mezzanines and other closed interior elements. Complete with an automatic switch, this adds greater functionality to them (especially true for kitchen cabinets and large wardrobes).

Calculation of the number of diodes

To simply calculate the required power of LEDs, you can use a comparison with conventional incandescent lamps; for this you need to know the indicators of the luminous flux emitted by these light sources:

• each incandescent bulb produces approximately 13 lm/W (lumens per watt) of luminous flux;
• different LEDs can produce different levels ranging from 75-90 lm/W (average 80 lm/W)

Knowing this data, it is quite simple to calculate the number of LEDs that can replace an incandescent lamp. For example, instead of a 100-watt light bulb that emits 13x100 = 1300 lumens, you will need 16.25 W (17 - rounded up) LEDs. Thus, you can use 18 LEDs of 1 watt each, or 9 pieces of 2 W each, or 2 powerful ones of 9 W each. Or you can use one powerful 20-watt LED spotlight.

Important! When purchasing LEDs, you should pay attention to their luminous flux. On average, it is 75-90 lm/W, but some specimens have significantly better characteristics. For example, the Luminus CSM-360 LED has a rating of 115 lm/W, and the Cree XLamp XHP70 model has a rating of 150 lumens per watt.

To organize standard spot lighting, it is more rational to use high-power LEDs or LED lamps. If you plan to evenly illuminate the ceiling or walls over the entire area, then it is optimal to take many low-power light sources (for example, a strip with LEDs).

Selecting a Power Source

It is also necessary to resolve the issue of how to connect LED lighting to the electrical network, because the LED voltage is not 220, but 12 or 24 volts (strips with a supply voltage of 36 and 48 volts are available, but this is rare).

The length of the LED strip is always standard and is 5 m, but it can contain a different number of diodes with different powers. For the calculation, one should proceed from the total power of the powered tape.

In general, the following steps should be taken to calculate the required power supply power for connecting an LED strip:

1. The manufacturer usually indicates the power indicator per meter (for example, 6 W/m), which means that to obtain the total power you need to multiply this figure by the length - in the example it will be 6x5 = 30 W;
2. For power supplies, such an indicator as power reserve is used. If the lighting is planned to be turned on from time to time (for example, lighting in cabinets), then it is taken equal to 1.3. If constant main lighting is installed, which will work for a long time without being turned off, then the power reserve is taken equal to 1.5. The power of the power supply is obtained by multiplying the power consumed by the LEDs by the reserve indicator - in the example it will be 30x1.5 = 45 W (if constant lighting is planned) or 30x1.3 = 39 W (for periodic switching);
3. The operating voltage of the diodes is indicated on the tape, and the power supply should be selected at the same voltage. The modern market offers a huge number of power supplies, from which it is easy to select with the necessary parameters - in the example, this is a 12 V and 45 W power supply (or 12 V and 39 W for periodic switching).

Important! It is not always possible to select a power supply with exactly the calculated power. In this case, you should purchase a unit with higher power: in the example, these could be units of 50 and 40 W, respectively.

As can be seen from what has been described, the calculations are simple and can be easily done on the go right in a hardware store if you know the required lighting parameters. When purchasing, you should also pay attention to the design of the housing - they can be sealed or not. For work it is worth purchasing waterproof ones, but for ordinary premises - not (due to the difference in price).

Mounting the tape and connecting to the network

Before starting work on placing the tape in its intended place, you should remember several general mandatory rules:

Installing an LED strip in its intended place, for example, on the ceiling, is quite simple, but still requires a certain sequence of actions:

Every day we encounter new information, about 90% of which we perceive through our visual organs. Thus, it is quite logical that the aesthetics of what he looks at is so important to every person. The same applies to modern lighting. Nowadays, the usual illumination of the facades of buildings and premises is not enough - everyone likes something unusual and original, something that attracts attention.

The installation of LED lighting, which is carried out by our company, involves different types of work. This includes electrical installation work in Moscow - in apartments, private houses, country cottages, buildings of various types and designs.

To begin with, it is still worth understanding this type of lighting and its areas of application.

What is LED backlighting?

For the installation of LED lighting, different types of materials and elements are used. It all depends on the purpose for which it will be used. Most often these are special LED strips of different lengths.

LED strip is a thin printed circuit board on the surface of which LEDs are mounted. This process is carried out using the well-known SMD technology. The diodes are connected to each other using a conductive path, which ensures the integrity of the entire lighting system.

The projects conceived by architect-designers are so diverse that it is necessary to cut the tape into elements of different lengths. Special connectors installed at the joints help connect them together and connect them to power. LED strips are attached quite simply: on their back side there is either an adhesive layer or special devices in the form of fasteners.

The LED strip is connected to a power supply, the power of which depends on the type of load - in the range from 6 to 400 Watts. Multicolor RGB tape requires the use of a special controller connected to the power supply. Our specialists know all the intricacies of these works and will install single-color or multi-color tapes in the shortest possible time.

Installation of LED lighting

Installation of LED lighting is a complex of works that includes the creation of a project for the installation of LED lighting elements, their selection in accordance with the project, installation on site and verification of proper operation, as well as service throughout the entire period of operation.

Surely many have already seen modern lighting made using LED lamps. It is carried out in different fields of activity: it can be used both indoors and outdoors. We carry out installation work on LED lighting:

• in the interior of residential premises;
• in your own homes: inside and outside;
• in cottages

One of the most common purposes for installing LED lighting is to illuminate elements of the interior and facade of a house or cottage. It's incredibly beautiful. At night, objects illuminated in this way are completely transformed. During the day they look traditional, but at night they become festive and unusual. The same applies to indoor lighting - an atmosphere of coziness, comfort and romance is created.

Installation of LED lighting involves the installation of special LED modules (usually three-color) with digital control, which is not only capable of creating a huge number of color shades and combinations, dynamic effects, but also quickly changing the type of lighting for certain holidays or events.

No less common ways to use light created using LED modules is to decorate modern interiors. This can be a residential premises, or any restaurant, cafe, bar, club - there is an optimal and very effective option for every taste and color. Most often, special LED strips are used for such purposes. Illumination of the ceiling, steps, bar counters or dance floors, individual interior elements - this type of lighting creates not only comfort and romance, but also a positive mood.

Advantages of installing LED lighting

Installing LED lighting has many advantages, among which we primarily note the following:

• low power consumption;
• durability;
• safety;
• strength and reliability;
• originality and decorativeness.

The advantages of the LED lighting system are obvious. Firstly, it is much more reliable and safer than previous options. In addition, such a system requires a third less electricity than its predecessors. It is profitable and very beautiful, with its help you can achieve incredible effects.

The effectiveness of installing LED lighting makes it one of the most popular ways to decorate the facades of residential buildings, cottages and interiors. Our company offers services that will make all your dreams come true - we will transform any building, interior and home into an incredibly beautiful work of art that captivates and impresses.

The importance of proper lighting of the work area in the kitchen cannot be overestimated. Directional and bright light flux makes the cooking process more comfortable. And one of the best lighting options is illumination of work areas with LED strip.

LED strip: its varieties and features

LED strip is a thin strip with a self-adhesive base in which LEDs are collected. These are special semiconductors that emit light when electrical energy passes through them. They are characterized by minimal energy consumption, but at the same time provide bright and complete lighting. The brightness of the light depends on the type and number of LEDs used per linear meter. Usually it is either 30, or 60, 120 or 240 pieces. But the types of diodes should be understood in more detail.

Types of LED strips

• SMD - tape, or single-color. That is, its color can be any, but the shade of the glow will be stable. The strip is named after the type of LEDs - SMD 3028 (monocrystalline) or SMD 5050 - consisting of three crystals, and accordingly, giving 2.5 times more brightness.
• RGB - tape, or three-color. Each of its LEDs contains three crystals - green, blue, red, so it is capable of emitting any spectrum of light. The ribbon glows white when three crystals are activated simultaneously. Such a tape is usually equipped with a remote control to control the change in color and intensity of its glow.

The tapes are also distinguished by the presence of silicone protection against moisture. If it is available, then the tape can be used not only in the kitchen, but also outside - it is not afraid of precipitation. Depending on the availability of protection, they are divided into:

Advantages of LED lighting

• Durability. Even with 12 hours of use, the lighting strip can last about 15 years.
• Color selection. Available in white, magenta, red, orange, green, and blue backlight colors, not including infrared or ultraviolet.
• Brightness without warm-up time.
• Affordable price.
• Safety.
• Insensitive to heat.
• Environmental friendliness.
• Possibility to choose a tape with any radiation angle.

Using LED strip in the kitchen

Despite the fact that the tape can be attached anywhere, there are certain rules for using such lighting in the kitchen. We will talk about those interior elements in which it will be most effective.

1. Work zone. Usually the tape is attached under wall kitchen cabinets, and it must be moisture resistant and bright enough. If the work area is well lit even without it, then the LED strip can play a decorative role - in the form of a color accent.
2. Ceiling. The tape is mounted under a plasterboard structure and serves a purely decorative role.
3. Curtains. Something like a cornice is mounted above them, under which the LED strip is placed.

There are other places where you can use LED strip, for example, to illuminate the inside or bottom of cabinets, household appliances, a bar counter or decorative niches.

Photo gallery: lighting options in the kitchen

Illumination of glass shelves and facades

Features of installing LED strip in the kitchen

The installation process itself is simple, and it looks like this. First of all, the protective factory strip is removed from the tape, after which it is attached to the power supply using a soldered adapter. Next, the power supply is connected to the electrical wiring. If an RGB strip is used, then a network adapter is also connected to it. Everything is quite simple, but there are certain technical subtleties and difficulties.
During the installation process, it often becomes necessary to trim the tape. This cannot be done anywhere; it is necessary to cut only where special lines are applied by the manufacturer.
Sometimes the tape is sold without an adapter (plug). And if you do not purchase a whole reel of tape, but only a couple of meters, then you will have to solder it yourself. It is possible to connect the tape directly, but you must observe the polarity - the “-” and “+” marks on the adapter and the tape must match.

Selecting a power supply

Since power supplies are available in different capacities, their sizes are accordingly different. You should choose one that has a power reserve, but the transformer is not bulky.

How to calculate transformer power

For a tape 5 meters long, the calculation will look like this - multiply 12 W by 5 and get 60 W. We add the coefficient - 1.75, and we get 75 W. Thus, for a 5 m tape you will need a 75 W transformer.

Tools for work

To independently install LED lighting in the kitchen, you will need the following materials and tools:

1. 12W power supply, dimmer;
2. Tape (12W), wires 0.74 mm;
3. Roulette
4. Double sided tape;
5. Solder;
6. Construction hair dryer;
7. Soldering iron;
8. Heat-shrink tubing;
9. Installation brackets.
10. Plastic or aluminum corner;
11. Drill;
12. Scissors.

Step-by-step installation of LED lighting in the kitchen

Step 1. Cut off the required amount of tape and clean the contacts from the factory silicone casing to 1.5 cm. We try not to damage the cable cores.
Step 2. Solder two cables to the contacts. Connecting cables with connectors is dangerous, as it may cause a fire. Soldering time should be no more than 10 seconds at a temperature of 260 degrees. We combine the markings correctly.

Step 3. Insulate the wires with heat shrink tubing. To do this, cut a piece 2 cm long, place it on the joint and secure it with a hairdryer. You can use electrical tape, but it is less reliable.
Step 4. Attach double-sided tape to the profile or corner, remove its protective film from the tape and secure it in place. The surface must be degreased.
Step 5. We hide a transformer nearby, into which wiring is soldered on one side, and an electrical cable with a plug on the other.
Step 6. The wires are led to the location of the power supply in a parallel circuit.
Step 7. Hide the wires in the box.
Step 8. Connect the dimmer, if there is one.

How to choose a dimmer

The dimmer is used to change the brightness of the backlight, and also has a power on/off function. There are three types of control - stationary on a remote control or on a regular switch, remote - on an infrared or radio transmitter, or control via Bluetooth or Wi‑Fi.

Cheap dimmers have a significant drawback - increased flickering at low brightness levels, which is tiring and leads to headaches and increased fatigue. Therefore, when choosing a unit for controlling LEDs, you should not save money.

As you can see, the process of installing LED lighting in the kitchen is not so complicated, and it is quite possible to do it yourself. The bright and rich light that LEDs provide is pleasing to the eye and makes work in the kitchen more productive.

Tsugunov Anton Valerievich

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Lighting of a modern apartment is carried out using various design techniques and technical means, one of which is LED ceiling lighting. The most practical, cheap and effective way to organize such lighting is to use LED strips.

Advantages of LED strip

1. Diode lighting provides ample opportunities for the implementation of design ideas. In particular, using an LED strip, you can create uniform illumination along the entire perimeter of the ceiling, organize internal lighting of ceiling panels or light zoning of rooms, and also achieve the required intensity and direction of the light flux.
2. Easy to install and connect. Thanks to the simple electrical circuit and the small number of elements included in it, it is quite possible to make LED lighting yourself.
3. Low electrical energy consumption.

Types of LED strips

Waterproof tape. A special feature of this type of LED lamps is the use of a silicone shell to prevent moisture from affecting the elements of the electrical circuit.

Using tapes of this type, you can create a lighting system both indoors and outdoors.

Single-color and multi-color ribbons. The type and color of LED radiation mainly regulates their use in a particular room interior. At the moment, there are a large number of models of these lighting devices, which have in their design elements with varying degrees of light intensity.

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Features of LED strip installation

Installation of LED lighting is quite simple. Its main stages are cutting the tape, its installation, as well as connecting the adapter and controller.

Trimming

Most models of this product are available in rolls or lengths of 5 meters. Naturally, when placing the tape around the perimeter of the room, segments of a strictly defined length are required.

Important! It is impossible to cut the tape in a randomly selected place, as this can lead to disruption of the electrical circuit and failure of the entire device.

To obtain a segment of the required length, it is necessary to make cuts in strictly defined places, which are marked with a dotted line, as well as an arrow or a scissors symbol.

The choice of adapter should be dictated primarily by the total power of the tape sections connected to it; to evaluate this parameter, their total length and the power of one meter of the product should be taken into account.

Connection diagram

Connecting LED lighting systems in most cases requires the use of a reduced voltage of 12 volts. The required voltage value is obtained by using special devices - adapters, which are connected to the household electrical network via a plug connector or terminal connection.

In cases where it is necessary to provide several modes of operation of the LED strip (changes in brightness, flickering or operating in Christmas tree garland mode), a controller is used. This small device consists of a housing in which the elements of its electrical circuit are located, a plug for connecting an LED strip, and a sensor that allows you to control the operation of the controller from a remote control.

Installation

Since the LED strip is not intended for open installation indoors, it is placed in such a way as to be able to illuminate certain areas while remaining invisible. The most popular ways of installing these products is to place them behind a stretch ceiling, hiding the tape in baguettes or in plasterboard niches around the perimeter of the ceiling.

LED lighting can be organized quite simply. The most popular way is to place a strip of LEDs along the upper perimeter of the room. Almost all models of these products have a self-adhesive backing. To attach to the surface, simply remove the protective film from it and apply the product to the surface along the perimeter of the ceiling, gently pressing it with your fingers along its entire length.

To connect to the electrical network, in most cases you will have to use a soldering iron. Depending on the total length of the mounted lighting system, as well as on the availability of places in which fairly large adapters and RGB controllers can be hidden, a parallel circuit for connecting LED strips can be used, providing for their connection after leaving the adapter.

The advantage of this connection scheme is that it uses only one adapter, but in this case it is quite large in size, which creates certain difficulties in discreetly placing this device. In addition, when connecting several LED strips, there is a significant voltage drop across their elements, which leads to a noticeable decrease in the intensity of light emission from the LEDs located at the end of the connection opposite from the adapter.

In many cases, it is more preferable to use a parallel connection, which can be done using one or two adapters.

It is often easier to covertly place several small secondary power sources around the perimeter of a room than one larger one. In this case, you should use a parallel circuit for connecting LED strips, in which the connection is made on the phase wires before entering the adapters.

Connecting the controller

RGB controllers are used to control the operation of color LED strips. Connecting these devices is also not particularly difficult. The red and black wires coming from the adapter are connected to the controller input. When connecting them, it is important to observe the polarity (red wire is “plus”, black wire is “minus”). Next, the wires going to the LED strip are connected to the controller output.

Markings used:

• R – wire with red insulation.
• G – with green.
• B – blue.

The fourth wire is common. As when connecting a single-color tape, it is undesirable to combine sections of them with a total length exceeding 5 m into serial connections.

The infrared sensor with which the controllers are equipped should be placed in such a way that its location does not interfere with the transmission of the control signal from the remote control.

LED ceiling lighting is most in demand as additional lighting systems that can advantageously highlight certain interior details, emphasize some of its elements, or highlight functional areas of the room. Since the installation of LED strips is quite simple, and their price is quite reasonable, today these devices are quickly gaining popularity as an element of home electrical wiring.

The Artaveon LLC company installs lighting, including modern LED light sources:

• Installation of LED lamps (installation of the lamp with laying of the power cable);
• Installation of LED lamps and spotlights;
• Installation of LED strip;
• Installation of architectural and decorative lighting for any premises, buildings and structures;
• Replacing fluorescent lamps with LED lamps;
• Installation of lighting control system:

1. Motion, light sensors, etc.
2. Controllers and remote controls.
3. Dimmers for adjusting lighting brightness.
4. Timers.

Our company not only sells LED products, but also offers their installation.

Installation of lighting based on LEDs is a complex multi-stage task, the solution of which begins with design. To develop a project, a detailed analysis of the object is carried out in order to select the most functional and financially profitable solution. The type of installation is selected depending on the characteristics of the object and the wishes of the customer: these can be built-in lamps that are installed in the ceiling or walls, or spectacular pendant lamps. We offer our clients all types of services related to the installation of lighting systems: replacement of conventional lamps and fluorescent lamps with LED ones, installation of lighting control systems, installation of architectural and decorative lighting of buildings and structures, installation of LED lamps and spotlights, etc.

Installing LED lamps with power cable installation requires special knowledge and modern equipment. It is the quality of installation that largely determines the performance and safety of the lighting system, so you should not take risks by entrusting this work to specialists with a low level of qualifications.

Replacing fluorescent lamps with LED lamps

More and more consumers are abandoning traditional lighting devices, preferring modern energy-saving technologies. Of course, replacing conventional lamps with LED lamps is not very cheap, but these costs are recouped in a short period of time due to energy savings.

Replacing fluorescent lamps with LED lamps, which you can order from our company, will allow you to save much more and provide high quality lighting in your home or office. At the same time, LED lamps are more fireproof and environmentally friendly than fluorescent lamps, since they do not heat up during operation and do not contain substances hazardous to health.

LED strip installation

Spectacular neon lighting will attract additional attention to your object and give the building an original appearance thanks to an unusual combination of shades and lighting effects.

Installing an LED strip will successfully solve this issue. LED strip is used for both external and internal lighting. The product is resistant to negative factors and has low energy consumption, which makes it possible to reduce construction maintenance costs.