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Why There Are Outdoor LED Strip Lights?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe alternation of day and night is a natural law. During the day, there is plenty of light and we don’t need extra artificial lights to supplement it. But at night, all activities need bright light to carry out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whether you are having a barbecue or hosting a party\u00a0in your yard, waterproof led strip lights<\/a>\u00a0are\u00a0always a good choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Light up your exterior outdoor space.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Outdoor LED strip lighting allows for a variety of colors to illuminate your patio, deck, or pool. The color changing light gives the outdoor space a different feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Add color to your patio, deck, pool, etc.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The paths in the garden are areas that require special attention. Walking at night in the backyard without light is an unsafe thing to do. If there are outdoor led lighting strips, the strip lighting can guide your way forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Give you guidance on your walking path.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Installing led light strips outdoor in the space under the house eaves is a common way to use them. It\u2019s enough to illuminate the perimeter of the house and minimize the dark corners to avoid accidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Also, the bright lights make it impossible to hide anything, including thieves who try to break into your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Illuminate dark areas to ensure safety.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
What Are Outdoor LED Strip Lights<\/strong>?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhen buying strip lights, we often see words like “IP20”, “IP65”, “IP67”, and “IP68”. What do they mean?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They represent their performance in terms of water and weather resistance. That is, whether they are suitable for your outdoor location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Simply put, the second letter after IP (ingress protection) shows the waterproof rating of this led light strip. The larger the number, the better the waterproofing.<\/p>\n\n\n
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Outdoor led strip lights waterproof ratings<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nYou also need to know exactly what scenario they can be used. It’s about whether you can enjoy your outdoor lighting. If you buy the wrong led strip light fixture, it certainly adds a hindrance to your process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Quickly find which waterproof grade you need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- IP20 rating for indoor lighting, it\u2019s non-waterproof, suitable for drying environments like bedrooms, living rooms, ceilings, game rooms, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- IP65 rating for kitchen or bathroom lighting, or outdoor backlight, the strip is hidden and will not be affected by water. It\u2019s splash and water-resistant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- IP67 rating<\/a> for most outdoor lighting applications, but it can not be immersed in water for a long time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- IP68 rating<\/a> is completely waterproof, you can use it for pool lighting and under water lighting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
*Note: The default option for light strips is usually IP20, so when purchasing an outdoor led light strip, be aware of its IP rating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nCon<\/strong>s<\/strong>iderations <\/strong>o<\/strong>f Choosing Outdoor LED Strip Lights<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nAlmost all outdoor lights need to carry the intrusion of two major factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One is the humidity of the outdoor air. This can be solved by choosing the correct IP waterproof rating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second is the outdoor temperature change, that is to say, the temperature difference between day and night. This requires the led strip outdoor lighting has good temperature suitability, which can resist both low and high temperatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Typically, the operating temperature of the led lights strips is between -4C (-20\u00b0C) and 122\u00b0F (50\u00b0C). If you want to install the light strip in an extreme environment, such as a sauna or a freezer, it is best to make sure the led strip will work properly in such conditions first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nHow <\/strong>t<\/strong>o Make LED Strip Lights Waterproof?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nLED strips are made waterproof by coating them with a waterproof layer. Drop a glue layer on the circuit board (IP20 non-waterproof led strip) to cover all the electronic components, or wrap the whole strip inside the glue, so that it becomes a waterproof led strip light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are three major kinds of materials on the market that are used to waterproof led strip lights. Epoxy resin, PU (Polyurethane) glue, and silicone glue. Among them, the best is silicone glue (an environmentally friendly material).<\/p>\n\n\n\nWaterproof <\/strong>M<\/strong>aterial<\/strong><\/td>Epoxy Resin<\/strong><\/td>PU Glue<\/strong><\/td>Silicone Glue<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>Cost<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>Low<\/td> Medium<\/td> High<\/td><\/tr> Low <\/strong>T<\/strong>emperature <\/strong>R<\/strong>esistance<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>No<\/td> Yes<\/td> Yes<\/td><\/tr> High <\/strong>T<\/strong>emperature <\/strong>R<\/strong>esistance<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>No<\/td> No<\/td> Yes<\/td><\/tr> Thermal <\/strong>C<\/strong>onductivity<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>Worse<\/td> High<\/td> High<\/td><\/tr> Yellowing<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>Yes<\/td> No<\/td> No<\/td><\/tr> Toxic<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>Low<\/td> Yes<\/td> No<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>Three kinds of waterproof material comparison<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nIt is worth noting that the waterproof layer hinders the heat dissipation of the lighting emitting diodes to a certain extent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To solve this problem, you can put the waterproof led light strips into the aluminum channel, or choose a waterproof led light strip with less power. This way to carry out the thermal management of the led diode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
*The transparent waterproof layer would raise the color temperature of the outdoor waterproof led strip lights by about 1000K. So carefully choose. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nHow <\/strong>t<\/strong>o Mount Outdoor LED Strip Lights?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nInstalling outdoor led light fixtures is not a difficult task. Many led strip lights outdoor can be secured with 3M double sided tape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although the double sided tape has strong adhesion and will not fall off easily, cleaning the mounting surface should still be the first thing you start doing. This is because any debris or dust will affect its adhesion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are worried about the outdoor led lighting strip falling off, you can put extra glue on the double sided adhesive tape to increase its adhesion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As the double sided mounting tape sticks for a longer period of time, when you try to remove it, it will take away something extra and cause the installation surface to become less intact, especially drywall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is also a situation where the double-sided tape remains on the surface. For this situation, you can use a hair dryer or a heat gun to soften off the adhesive residue so that it can be easily removed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In contrast, using mounting clips and screws to fix outdoor waterproof led strip lighting is a little less damaging. It just got a few more holes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, you can use your talents according to what you have on hand to ensure the installation is effective while minimizing the impact on the installation place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Think about this question: Do you want to install your outdoor led lights strips temporarily or permanently?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
*Note: Test the strip light for problems before you do it. Make sure your waterproof outdoor led strip lights are working properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nHow <\/strong>t<\/strong>o Hide Outdoor LED Strip Lights?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nAny object with a protruding part is a good vehicle for hiding the outdoor waterproof led strip lighting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you don’t want to see the light fixture, place it in a groove or aluminum profile. The plastic diffuser mask that comes with the led channel<\/a> will cover the fixture. This way you will get a spectacular result.<\/p>\n\n\n\nNote: The LED strip channel is not waterproof. For outdoor use, you still need to choose a led strip lighting waterproof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are a few outdoor led strip lighting ideas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Underneath the deck railing of the patio<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Under the eaves of your house<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Yard fences<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stone walls<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Sides of walkways<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Landscapes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Window edge<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stair steps<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Outline the pool edge<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- For boats<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
How To Power Outdoor LED Strip Lights?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nA complete wiring layout should be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Low voltage outdoor led strip light – connect to – (led controller) – connect to – AC to DC converter – plug into – AC socket<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Or:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
High voltage led strip light outdoor – (with or without controller) – plug into – AC outlet<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before starting the outdoor waterproof led strip lights installation, do a mock up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Determine the location of the power supply. If the led power supply and connection cable are exposed to the outdoor air, it\u2019s best to choose a waterproof led power supply and waterproof cable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. determine the location of the led strip lights for outdoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Which position of the led strip lighting needs to be cut, and which position needs to be connected? Do a good job of waterproofing at the cut and re-connect<\/a> position. If it doesn’t need to connect after cutting, take an end cap to cover the strip end, sealed with glue, and then set the heat-shrinkable tube.<\/p>\n\n\n\n4. Do all the preparations, and now you can start the action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Light up your exterior outdoor space.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Outdoor LED strip lighting allows for a variety of colors to illuminate your patio, deck, or pool. The color changing light gives the outdoor space a different feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Add color to your patio, deck, pool, etc.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The paths in the garden are areas that require special attention. Walking at night in the backyard without light is an unsafe thing to do. If there are outdoor led lighting strips, the strip lighting can guide your way forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Give you guidance on your walking path.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Installing led light strips outdoor in the space under the house eaves is a common way to use them. It\u2019s enough to illuminate the perimeter of the house and minimize the dark corners to avoid accidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Also, the bright lights make it impossible to hide anything, including thieves who try to break into your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Illuminate dark areas to ensure safety.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
What Are Outdoor LED Strip Lights<\/strong>?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When buying strip lights, we often see words like “IP20”, “IP65”, “IP67”, and “IP68”. What do they mean?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They represent their performance in terms of water and weather resistance. That is, whether they are suitable for your outdoor location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Simply put, the second letter after IP (ingress protection) shows the waterproof rating of this led light strip. The larger the number, the better the waterproofing.<\/p>\n\n\n
\nOutdoor led strip lights waterproof ratings<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n You also need to know exactly what scenario they can be used. It’s about whether you can enjoy your outdoor lighting. If you buy the wrong led strip light fixture, it certainly adds a hindrance to your process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Quickly find which waterproof grade you need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- IP20 rating for indoor lighting, it\u2019s non-waterproof, suitable for drying environments like bedrooms, living rooms, ceilings, game rooms, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- IP65 rating for kitchen or bathroom lighting, or outdoor backlight, the strip is hidden and will not be affected by water. It\u2019s splash and water-resistant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- IP67 rating<\/a> for most outdoor lighting applications, but it can not be immersed in water for a long time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- IP68 rating<\/a> is completely waterproof, you can use it for pool lighting and under water lighting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
*Note: The default option for light strips is usually IP20, so when purchasing an outdoor led light strip, be aware of its IP rating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nCon<\/strong>s<\/strong>iderations <\/strong>o<\/strong>f Choosing Outdoor LED Strip Lights<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Almost all outdoor lights need to carry the intrusion of two major factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One is the humidity of the outdoor air. This can be solved by choosing the correct IP waterproof rating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second is the outdoor temperature change, that is to say, the temperature difference between day and night. This requires the led strip outdoor lighting has good temperature suitability, which can resist both low and high temperatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Typically, the operating temperature of the led lights strips is between -4C (-20\u00b0C) and 122\u00b0F (50\u00b0C). If you want to install the light strip in an extreme environment, such as a sauna or a freezer, it is best to make sure the led strip will work properly in such conditions first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nHow <\/strong>t<\/strong>o Make LED Strip Lights Waterproof?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
LED strips are made waterproof by coating them with a waterproof layer. Drop a glue layer on the circuit board (IP20 non-waterproof led strip) to cover all the electronic components, or wrap the whole strip inside the glue, so that it becomes a waterproof led strip light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are three major kinds of materials on the market that are used to waterproof led strip lights. Epoxy resin, PU (Polyurethane) glue, and silicone glue. Among them, the best is silicone glue (an environmentally friendly material).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Waterproof <\/strong>M<\/strong>aterial<\/strong><\/td> Epoxy Resin<\/strong><\/td> PU Glue<\/strong><\/td> Silicone Glue<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Cost<\/strong><\/strong><\/td> Low<\/td> Medium<\/td> High<\/td><\/tr> Low <\/strong>T<\/strong>emperature <\/strong>R<\/strong>esistance<\/strong><\/strong><\/td> No<\/td> Yes<\/td> Yes<\/td><\/tr> High <\/strong>T<\/strong>emperature <\/strong>R<\/strong>esistance<\/strong><\/strong><\/td> No<\/td> No<\/td> Yes<\/td><\/tr> Thermal <\/strong>C<\/strong>onductivity<\/strong><\/strong><\/td> Worse<\/td> High<\/td> High<\/td><\/tr> Yellowing<\/strong><\/strong><\/td> Yes<\/td> No<\/td> No<\/td><\/tr> Toxic<\/strong><\/strong><\/td> Low<\/td> Yes<\/td> No<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table> Three kinds of waterproof material comparison<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n It is worth noting that the waterproof layer hinders the heat dissipation of the lighting emitting diodes to a certain extent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To solve this problem, you can put the waterproof led light strips into the aluminum channel, or choose a waterproof led light strip with less power. This way to carry out the thermal management of the led diode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
*The transparent waterproof layer would raise the color temperature of the outdoor waterproof led strip lights by about 1000K. So carefully choose. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nHow <\/strong>t<\/strong>o Mount Outdoor LED Strip Lights?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Installing outdoor led light fixtures is not a difficult task. Many led strip lights outdoor can be secured with 3M double sided tape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although the double sided tape has strong adhesion and will not fall off easily, cleaning the mounting surface should still be the first thing you start doing. This is because any debris or dust will affect its adhesion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are worried about the outdoor led lighting strip falling off, you can put extra glue on the double sided adhesive tape to increase its adhesion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As the double sided mounting tape sticks for a longer period of time, when you try to remove it, it will take away something extra and cause the installation surface to become less intact, especially drywall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is also a situation where the double-sided tape remains on the surface. For this situation, you can use a hair dryer or a heat gun to soften off the adhesive residue so that it can be easily removed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In contrast, using mounting clips and screws to fix outdoor waterproof led strip lighting is a little less damaging. It just got a few more holes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, you can use your talents according to what you have on hand to ensure the installation is effective while minimizing the impact on the installation place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Think about this question: Do you want to install your outdoor led lights strips temporarily or permanently?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
*Note: Test the strip light for problems before you do it. Make sure your waterproof outdoor led strip lights are working properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nHow <\/strong>t<\/strong>o Hide Outdoor LED Strip Lights?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Any object with a protruding part is a good vehicle for hiding the outdoor waterproof led strip lighting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you don’t want to see the light fixture, place it in a groove or aluminum profile. The plastic diffuser mask that comes with the led channel<\/a> will cover the fixture. This way you will get a spectacular result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Note: The LED strip channel is not waterproof. For outdoor use, you still need to choose a led strip lighting waterproof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are a few outdoor led strip lighting ideas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Underneath the deck railing of the patio<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Under the eaves of your house<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Yard fences<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stone walls<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Sides of walkways<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Landscapes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Window edge<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stair steps<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Outline the pool edge<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- For boats<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
How To Power Outdoor LED Strip Lights?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A complete wiring layout should be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Low voltage outdoor led strip light – connect to – (led controller) – connect to – AC to DC converter – plug into – AC socket<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Or:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
High voltage led strip light outdoor – (with or without controller) – plug into – AC outlet<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before starting the outdoor waterproof led strip lights installation, do a mock up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Determine the location of the power supply. If the led power supply and connection cable are exposed to the outdoor air, it\u2019s best to choose a waterproof led power supply and waterproof cable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. determine the location of the led strip lights for outdoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Which position of the led strip lighting needs to be cut, and which position needs to be connected? Do a good job of waterproofing at the cut and re-connect<\/a> position. If it doesn’t need to connect after cutting, take an end cap to cover the strip end, sealed with glue, and then set the heat-shrinkable tube.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Do all the preparations, and now you can start the action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- IP68 rating<\/a> is completely waterproof, you can use it for pool lighting and under water lighting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Illuminate dark areas to ensure safety.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Give you guidance on your walking path.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Add color to your patio, deck, pool, etc.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n