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Installing LED Strip Lights - Single Colour
A reliable LED strip lighting system relies on two elements being correct – proper system design and correct installation. If corners are cut then the installation may well work for a while but premature failure or erratic performance is likely.
Understanding Colour Binning And SDMC
SDCM is an acronym which stands for Standard Deviation Colour Matching. SDCM has the same meaning as a “MacAdam ellipse”.This defines a zone colour space within which the human eye cannot discern colour difference.
Power Supplies For LED Strip - How To Choose
There are a number of choices when it comes to selecting the correct power supply for your LED strip lighting installation. Here's a basic overview to help you choose.
Why Not To Use CAT5 Cable For RGB LED Strip
The major problem is the current carrying capacity of CAT5 cable. It is designed as a data cable and as such is not able to handle the higher current loads found in larger installations, each strand is rated at approx 0.6amps.
Dimming LED Strip Lights
Dimming LED strip from a standard dimmer switch can be fraught with issues. Read our guide to getting around common issues and achieving smoothing dimming from wall switches and other control gear.