{"id":1218,"date":"2022-04-23T01:09:06","date_gmt":"2022-04-23T01:09:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.superlightingled.com\/blog\/?p=1218"},"modified":"2023-07-18T08:39:56","modified_gmt":"2023-07-18T08:39:56","slug":"are-there-really-small-led-strip-lights-you-want","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.superlightingled.com\/blog\/are-there-really-small-led-strip-lights-you-want\/","title":{"rendered":"Are There Really Small LED Strip Lights You Want?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">If you&#8217;re shopping for LED strip lights, you&#8217;ve probably come across a few small-sized options that caught your eye. But do narrow LED strips that meet your lighting needs really exist on the market today?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Small LED strip lights are often perfect for tight spaces or for creating subtle ambiance. However, while these mini LED light strips may seem like a convenient option, they may not be suitable for all applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">In this article, we&#8217;ll explore the unique features and potential drawbacks of small LED strips. So, if you&#8217;re curious about this and want to know if you can buy the thin led strip you want, read on to get useful information.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-table-of-contents uagb-toc__align-left uagb-toc__columns-1  uagb-block-f2db6d74      \"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-scroll= \"1\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-offset= \"30\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTable Of Contents\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M192 384c-8.188 0-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L192 306.8l137.4-137.4c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-160 160C208.4 380.9 200.2 384 192 384z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__list-wrap \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#what-is-a-small-led-strip\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">What Is A Small LED Strip?<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#types-of-small-led-strip-lights\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Types of Small LED Strip Lights<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#does-the-brightness-of-small-led-strip-lights-decrease\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Does the Brightness of Small LED Strip Lights Decrease?<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#do-small-high-density-led-strip-lights-exist\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Do Small High Density LED Strip Lights Exist?<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#is-there-an-overheating-crisis-in-narrow-led-strip-lights\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Is There An Overheating Crisis In Narrow LED Strip Lights?<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#how-to-solve-overheating-problem-of-small-led-strips\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">How to Solve Overheating Problem of Small LED Strips?<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#can-narrow-led-strips-lights-be-waterproofed\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Can Narrow LED Strips Lights Be Waterproofed?<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#how-can-you-control-small-led-strip\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">How Can You Control Small LED Strip?<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#faqs\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">FAQs<\/a><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>What Is A Small LED Strip?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Small led strips have a very small footprint and hardly take up any space when installed, making them perfect for under-cabinet lighting and small rooms. Typically, the PCB width of small led strip lights is under 6mm. The smallest led light strip is 2.6mm car strip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">As a type of LED strip lights, mini led light strips still operate at low voltage, so you can use small adapters or even batteries to power them, or mount them on your computer desk, gaming table, or bedroom bedhead via a USB port. Small thin led light strips allow any background lighting and DIY lighting to be added to your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><li>Width of led small strip lights: 2.6mm\/0.1in, 2.7mm\/0.11in, 3mm\/0.12in, 3.3mm\/0.13in, 3.5mm\/0.14in, 4mm\/0.16in, 5mm\/0.2in, 6mm\/0.24in<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>Types of Small LED Strip Lights<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Usually, we distinguish the types of LED strips by color. According to the LED color, the small led strip lights can be divided into single-color small led strips and color-changing small led strips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Among them, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.superlightingled.com\/ultranarrow-led-strip-lights-c-1_351.html\">single-color small led strip lights<\/a> include 2700K, 3000K, 4000K, 5000K, 6000K, 7000K white colors and red, green, blue, yellow, pink, purple, ice blue, amber, CCT, and UV blacklight; the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.superlightingled.com\/ultranarrow-addressable-led-strips-c-5_494.html\">color-changing small led strip lights<\/a> include RGB, addressable RGB (RGBIC), and addressable RGBW colors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">According to the LED light-emitting mode, it can be divided into top-emitting small led strip lights and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.superlightingled.com\/side-emitting-led-strip-lights-c-1_19.html\">side-emitting small led strip lights<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-6c7ae0dc alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-fc3e6119\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.superlightingled.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/red-small-led-strip-lights.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3003\"\/><figcaption>Small Red LED Strip Lights<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-eb3bd62c\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.superlightingled.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/green-small-led-strip-lights.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3004\"\/><figcaption> Small Green LED Strip Lights<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-c473e1f3\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.superlightingled.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/blue-small-led-strip-lights.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3005\"\/><figcaption> Small Blue LED Strip Lights<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-e0939258\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.superlightingled.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/yellow-small-led-strip-lights.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3006\"\/><figcaption> Small Yellow LED Strip Lights<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-b39970a1\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.superlightingled.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/purple-small-led-strip-lights.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3007\"\/><figcaption> Small Purple LED Strip Lights <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-17deac02\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.superlightingled.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ice-blue-cob-small-led-strip-lights.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3008\"\/><figcaption>Small Ice Blue COB LED Strip Lights<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-93fef483 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-f9b805cb\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.superlightingled.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/white-small-led-strip-lights.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3009\"\/><figcaption>Small White LED Strip Lights<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-c02640eb\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.superlightingled.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/uv-side-glow-small-led-strip-lights.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3010\"\/><figcaption>Small Side Glow UV Backlight LED Strip<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-7022866d\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.superlightingled.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/addressable-small-led-strip-lights.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3011\"\/><figcaption>Small Addressable LED Strip Lights<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>Does the Brightness of Small LED Strip Lights Decrease?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">The width of the circuit board of the small strip limits the size of the LED chip. LED chips used in the current market for thin LED light strips are: SMD335, SMD020, SMD0603, SMD2020, SMD2025, SMD2110, SMD2216, SMD2835, SMD3528, SMD3030, SMD3014, SMD3535, SMD3838, SMD4040, SMD5050, SMD5730, COB chip-on-board LED.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">The brightness value of LED strip lights depends on the lumens. The lumen is not quite the same for each LED chip. The higher the number of LEDs on a strip, the higher the lumen value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">A narrow led strip has at least 60 LEDs per meter, generally 6-7 lumens per LED, which works out to 360-420 lumens per meter, which can illuminate a 242 square feet area, enough for under cabinet lighting and accent lighting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Lighting tasks&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Recommended&nbsp; Lumens<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Accent lighting (Stairs, Swim Pool)<\/td><td>150-250LM\/Ft<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nearby working lighting (Cabinet)<\/td><td>175-550LM\/Ft<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Long-distance task lighting (Ceiling)<\/td><td>350-1200LM\/Ft<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Indirect lighting (Backlight)<\/td><td>375-1200LM\/Ft<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sign (Hoarding)<\/td><td>500-1200LM\/Ft<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>Do Small High Density LED Strip Lights Exist?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">The construction of LED strips causes us to pursue high-density lighting for more uniform light. The dense LED arrangement minimizes the dark area between two adjacent LEDs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">The most notable of high-density strips is the COB strip. Chip-on-board technology allows more LEDs on a narrow PCB, a meter up to 480 for single color, and 600 for 2-wire CCT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">And for SMD LED strips, the small size of the surface mount devices also fits well into this narrow PCB width. There are 300 SMD2110 LEDs in a strip length of one meter, with 3.3 mm (0.13in) board width.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><li>LED density (per meter) of small strip lights: 60, 72, 90, 96, 120, 160, 168, 180, 192, 240, 280, 300 for SMD LED, 320, 384, 480 for COB LED<\/li><li>LED density (per foot) of small strip lights: 18, 22, 27, 29, 36, 48, 51, 55, 58, 73, 85, 91 for SMD LED, 97, 117, 146 for COB LED<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>Is There An Overheating Crisis In Narrow LED Strip Lights?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Narrow LED strip lights are not necessarily more likely to overheat than wider strip lights. In fact, the amount of heat generated by an LED strip is largely determined by the power and current flowing through the strip, as well as the quality of the LED chip and the thermal management of the strip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">While narrow LED strips have less surface area to dissipate heat, this can be compensated for by using high-quality materials and designing strips with good thermal management features. For example, some LED strip lights have heat sinks or other built-in cooling components to help dissipate heat and prevent overheating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">It is worth noting, however, that LED strips generate heat as they build up over time. If they are used in a warm environment, you need to pay special attention to this. This is because, in addition to their self-generated heat, the excessive air temperature will also increase the temperature of the strip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>How to Solve Overheating Problem of Small LED Strips?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">There are several ways to address the problem of overheating with small LED strip lights:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"1\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><li>Check the power supply: Overheating can occur if the power supply is not providing enough power to the LED strip. Make sure the power supply is rated correctly for the LED strip and that the voltage and current are within the specifications of the LED strip.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><li>Improve ventilation: Make sure the LED strip is not placed in an area where air circulation is limited, which can lead to overheating. Provide adequate ventilation by ensuring there is enough space around the LED strip for air to circulate.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><li>Reduce operating time: Overheating can occur if the LED strip is operated continuously for long periods of time. Consider reducing the operating time or using a timer to turn off the LED strip periodically to allow it to cool down.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"4\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><li>Use a heat sink: Adding a heat sink to the LED strip can help dissipate heat and prevent overheating. There are heat sinks &#8211; mini LED profiles designed specifically for LED strips that can be attached to the back of the strip and with a cover to diffuse light.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"5\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><li>Add a cooling fan: If ventilation and heat sinks are not enough to cool the LED strip, consider adding a cooling fan to improve air flow and dissipate heat.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"6\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><li>Consider using larger LED strip lights: If overheating is a persistent problem, consider using wider LED strip lights with better thermal management to provide more surface area for heat dissipation.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">In short, you need to follow the usage of ultra-narrow LED strips to make it perfect for your lighting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>Can Narrow LED Strips Lights Be Waterproofed?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Yes, small LED strip lights can be treated to be waterproof. In fact, waterproofing is a common feature for many LED strip lights, including narrow ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">There are two major ways to make narrow LED strip lights waterproof. One way is to use a transparent silicone housing to seal the strip. Another way is to use a waterproof casing or enclosure &#8211; milky white <a href=\"https:\/\/www.superlightingled.com\/silicone-neon-led-diffuser-c-306_398.html\">silicone led diffuser tube<\/a>. These two ways all protect the strip from water and other environmental factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><em>*A Small Tip: LED strip lights with silicone waterproof casing are also known as Neon LED strips. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">It&#8217;s also important to note that while waterproofing can help protect the LED strip from water damage, it does not make the strip immune to overheating or other types of damage. It&#8217;s still important to follow proper installation and usage guidelines to ensure the longevity and performance of the LED strip light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>How Can You Control Small LED Strip?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">LED light strips are controlled by an external controller to change the color and brightness of the LEDs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">If you want to operate the small LED lights through an application on your smartphone, you need a WiFi or Bluetooth LED controller. If you are used to remote control, then all you need is a controller that is compatible with RF or IR technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">The special point about LED strip lights is that you can use voice commands to achieve control of the lights, at which point you need to pay attention to whether this controller is compatible with Alexa or Google Assistant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">There are also small dimmers that allow you to simply turn on, turn off, and adjust the light brightness, which is often used for under-cabinet lighting and other convenience lighting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq uagb-faq__outer-wrap uagb-block-9e8d8f08 uagb-faq-icon-row uagb-faq-layout-accordion uagb-faq-expand-first-true uagb-faq-inactive-other-true uagb-faq__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap uagb-faq-equal-height     \" data-faqtoggle=\"true\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-143ae6f7 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>Can I cut small led strips?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Although the cut length of narrow led strips will vary depending on the type, all narrow led strips can be cut at the cut line (cut mark).<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-6486d1b5 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>Are small led strip lights dimmable?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Yes, all led strip lights are dimmable, as well as the small led strips. You can dim the small led lights via a led dimmer or controller. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-41f9996b \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>How narrow is the PCB width of small led light strips?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Small led strips with narrow PCB widths, such as 2.6mm, 2.7mm, 3mm, 3.3mm, 3.5mm, 4mm, 5mm, and 6mm. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-a9c356bf \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>What LED density can ultra-narrow light strips achieve?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Ultra-narrow led strips can achieve a high density of up to 300 SMD LEDs per meter and 480 COB LEDs per meter. At least 60LEDs\/m. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-71132d4c \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>How long is a small led strip light?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Our special addressable ultra slim car led strip lights are 1100mm\/43in and 750mm\/30in in length. Other small led strip lights are 5m\/16.4ft a roll. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-a5050fab \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>How to install mini led strip lights?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>All mini led strips come with a double-sided adhesive backing and can be attached to any object surface with ease.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-399a8cac \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>Can mini led light strips be powered by batteries?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Mini led strips are energy efficient and they do not consume much energy, so they can be battery-powered.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-06117735 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>Where do you apply small strip lights?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Due to their small size, these led strips are ideal for under cabinets, game tables, computer tables, bedrooms, car installation, and other small places like kitchens, behind TVs.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-e58dc572 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>Can ultra-narrow strips be used outdoors?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>The ultra-narrow strips can be waterproofed with IP67 silicone sleeves and can be well adapted to indoor and outdoor environments.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-322059c7 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 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