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How To Prevent Dark Areas On The Corner Of Light Channels?

May 3, 2023December 8, 2023 ledbe Leave a comment

Two days ago, one of our customers told us that he got one issue with the ceiling lighting as the photo shows below:

The customer choose one of the recessed light channels and recessed them into the ceiling. But there is a dark area in the corner section. Not look very well. So today let us teach you how to fix it.

If there is no connector for corner installation, we will recommend our customers cut the end of 2PCS Light Channels to 45° and install them together like the photo shown below:

When you install the COB LED Strips inside the aluminum slots, please make sure to stick them to the end of the corner without a gap, the LED Strips need to be close to each other.

After installing the diffusers, no dark areas.

Flush Mount LED Lighting Channels For Staircase

April 20, 2023December 10, 2024 ledbe Leave a comment

Flush mount LED lighting channels are a great choice for staircase lighting. They can be flush mounted on the edge of steps and provide a bright, even light that helps to make staircases safer. The channels are available in a variety of sizes: ALP184-9 and ALP184-11 for 8mm tiles and 10mm tiles, and the lights themselves can be dimmed to create the perfect atmosphere. The low profile of these lights also makes them ideal for tight spaces, like under staircases or in cramped hallways. With their low energy consumption, flush-mount LED light channels are an eco-friendly lighting option that will help you save money on your energy bill.

The LED Lighting Channels are made of 6063-T5 aluminum alloy with black anodized surface treatment, anti-oxidation resistance, and a longer lifespan. The standard length is 1M and 2M, and you can cut to any length for your project. Two sizes of light channels are available: ALP184-9 and ALP184-11. the ALP184-9 can flush mount with 8mm thickness tiles, and ALP184-11 can flush mount with 10mm tiles. There is only one type of diffuser available: PC diffused cover, which is made of brand-stable material, anti-yellowing, for seamless light diffusion.

End caps with wire holes and without wire holes are included, easy to connect the LED Lights to a transformer to light up, or can add a dimmer to adjust the brightness freely. recommend using the high-density COB LED Strips as the light source, the inner width is 13.3mm and allows the max width of LED Lights to be 13mm, the Aluminum Channel can work as a heat sinker for better heat dissipation.

How To Install The Staircase LED Light Channels?

How To Install LED Lighting Channels For Stairwell — LED Lighting Channels For Stairwell Installation

Photos Of Black Staircase Channels:

MiBoxer Low Voltage Zigbee 3.0 Wall Lamps Preview

October 4, 2022February 24, 2025 ledbe Leave a comment

Recently the Shenzhen MiBoxer company released the newest Low Voltage Wall Lamps that support Zigbee 3.0 standard protocol. those Smart Wall Lights can be controlled by phone APP, remote control and voice commands, 16 million of colors available, brightness and color temperature adjustable, IP66 waterproof for outdoor wall application.

Smart Outdoor Wall Sconce Lighting — 24V Zigbee 3.0 Wall Lights

The Wall Lights have 2 types of shapes available, round and square, made of metal alloy and acrylic material, only black color available, the working voltage is 24VDC, safe to kids and pets, can not connect to the public power system directly, you need to add a Light Driver to light up.

The Zigbee Smart Wall Lighting follows the Zigbee 3.0 standard protocol, can be controlled by Zigbee Remote Control, Smartphone APP and Third-Party Voice Control after pairing a Zigbee Gateway, you can control the static color, dynamic mode, adjust the color temperature and brightness. there are 16 million colors available, color temp adjustable from 2700K to 6500K and brightness from 1% to 100% for various scenes. you can use the APP to achieve more amazing functions like biorhythm, music rhythm, tap-to-run&automation, timing function, scene customization, device sharing, sleep/wake-up plan, do not disturb mode, random timing, etc. can work with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant and can control ON/OFF, brightness, colors, color temperature through voice.

now the Low Voltage Smart Wall Lights are in stock on ledbe.com, as a new customer, you can use the code ” NEW ” to save 5% for your first order.

Why The COB LED Strips Are More Popular Than SMD’s?

July 18, 2022July 17, 2023 ledbe Leave a comment

If you want to add some LED Lights that are flexible, bendable and cuttable, we will recommend using the LED Strip Lights, but now more and more users will choose the COB LED Strips, not the SMD LED Tapes. today let’s check the advantage of COB LED Lights.

“COB” is the abbr chip-on-board technology, the newest technology of packaging the LED Chips, 320PCS/480PCS/520PCS or 840PCS LED Chips are mounted on every meter flexible PCB board to allow high density LED array. to create a totally smooth, seamless line of light, this outstanding design will not show any visible light dots or hot spots, making it ideal illumination for reflective surfaces, such as countertops, tile floors, jewelry cases and backlighting.

Advantages:

More Bright
No Visible Light Dots And Hot Spots
90+ High CRI

Due to the high-density LED Chips packaging technology, the COB LED Strips are more bright than the SMD’s, the max LEDs that can be mounted on every meter PCB board is 144PCS, but for COB, the number increased to 840PCS. the more Light Chips mean the COB LED Lights are more bright, you will not see any visible light dots and hot spots. from the photo below, you will see the difference:

the COB LED Tapes with a higher CRI(color rendering index) value, the value of single color is 90+ and multiple colors is 80+, with the higher CRI, the reflection of lighting on the products look more natural, which makes the subject outstanding in color and features of materials, perfectly reflecting the colors of subject and the human beings. it’s an ideal lighting solution for stores that sell fruits or foods.

the COB LED Strips are flexible, bendable and cuttable too, the width from 2.7mm to 12mm for various applications, you can take single colors like warm white, white, natural white, red, blue, yellow, purple, etc, the multiple colors are available: RGB, RGBW, RGB+CCT, Dream color. you can choose the different waterproof level products for your projects from IP20, IP65, IP68 and IP68.

Now the price of COB LED Lights is very close to the SMD’s, so if you want to get a better result for your lighting projects, we will strongly recommend the COB LED Lights.

What Are Aluminum LED Channels? Why Should You Need Them?

March 22, 2022March 22, 2022 ledbe Leave a comment

What Are LED Channels?

In general, the LED Channels always work with Flexible LED Strips or LED Modules, because the LED Strips with high heat release when working, but the base is only the thin aluminum PCB board, bad for heat dissipation and will shorten the lifespan. so that’s one of the reasons why we need to add something to help it release the heat. another reason why we need LED Channels, we could use various materials to produce the diffusers, with various rates of transmittance for different applications. the LED Channels with various lengths, widths and shapes, you can cut freely and reconnect for your project. that’s the main reason we add LED Channels, but Why Aluminum?

Why Aluminum LED Channels?

Check all factors besides thermal resistance, the best metal for conducting heat, from highest to lowest are silver, copper, gold and aluminum. copper and aluminum are the most commonly used materials for heat sinkers, but copper is more expensive than aluminum, is heavier and melts at a higher temperature, so that’s why aluminum is the most used material for LED Channels.

When We Need The LED Channels?

We recommend conservative 3-square inches of LED Channel surface area per watt, if you try to run LEDs at or over 350mA, the 350mA is generally around 1W.

Where we can use them?

there are many places you can use the LED Profiles in hotels, home, restaurants, etc. you can install under kitchens, shelves, on the floor, stairs, desks, etc. you can recess, fix on the surface or dry wall. if you want to use the LED Profiles for outdoor applications, recommend using the Silicone LED Profiles.

Small But Great—Check MiBoxer RP1 Signal Repeater

March 21, 2022December 8, 2023 ledbe Leave a comment

The MiBoxer RP1, which is the newest signal repeater, working in 2.4G frequency, will receive the signal from a remote control or LED Light and auto transmit to another RP1 or LED Light within 30 meters, will extend the distance of remote control, will a good helper for your lighting project, no matter indoor or outdoor.

the RP1 Signal Repeater works in 2.4G frequency and transmission distance up to 30meters, the standby power consumption only 0.2W, the IP rate up to IP67, compatible with most of Milight or MiBoxer Remote Controls, RGB, RGBW, CCT, Single Color, etc. can be paired with max 12 remotes.

The Milight Repeater will transmit the signal from remote or LED Light to the lights within 30meters, can be synchronized and transmit the signal to the item which has auto transmitting & synchronization function.

Now this item is in stock on our website, if you want to order one, please visit our website. by the way, this Signal Repeater only compatible with the remotes we shows above, can not work with other brand remotes or controllers.

Constant Volage And Constant Current? What’s The Difference?

March 18, 2022December 8, 2023 ledbe Leave a comment

Dimming LED Driver

When you try to purchase the LED Power Supply for your LED Lights, you’ve come across the terms constant current and constant voltage, if you are not a professional guy, you will no clue what those terms mean. In this post, we will clarify the confusion between constant current and constant voltage.

Constant Current Dimmable LED Driver

Constant Current LED Drivers

A Constant Current Driver that the output current is a steady value, which is always used to an LED or LED Array to maximize the lifespan because the LEDs have a power-limiting device in order to prevent LEDs from being overdriven. if the working current is not regulated, the brightness of LEDs can fluctuate and the life span will be shortened. the Constant Current LED Drivers always is used for the LED Lights that require a stable output current and operate within a range of voltages. if you are searching for a driver for the LED Strips with a constant current design or to replace the broken driver, it’s important to verify the output current and working voltage before you purchase one.

Constant Voltage Power Supplies

This type of Power Supply with a stable output voltage can be used to light up the LED Lights that have resistors or constant-current drivers. the products with these current-regulating devices might require working with a constant voltage power supply if the working voltage is not AC110V or AC220V, the LED Strips working always working in DC5V, DC12V or DC24V, you can not connect them to the public power system so that you need an AC DC converter that converts the voltage to the correct voltage. if the working voltage not matched, maybe the LED Lights will be damaged or shorten the lifespan.

if you have working voltage or working current issues with the LED Lights, please do not hesitate to contact us. we will be glad to help you to solve it asap.

What’s CRI?How To Choose The Right One?

March 17, 2022March 17, 2022 ledbe Leave a comment

When you choose the different LED Lights, you will find some LED Lights that mark the CRI value, 80Ra, 85Ra or 90Ra, so the question is, what is CRI? how to choose the right one?

CRI is the abbreviation of the color rending index, the high CRI value will make the subject more natural. if use the high CRI LED Lights that makes the subject outstanding in color and features of materials, perfectly reflecting the colors of subject and the human beings. it’s an ideal lighting solution for stores that sell fruits or foods.

Ra is the average from R1 to R8, we should not only take attention to average Ra but also on the situation red special R9 and the average Ra(9-12) of red, yellow, green, blue when designing high CRI LED studies have found that there is a gap between the RA and the visual evaluation for the color of the white LED, the color fo the white LED with the lower Ra maybe looks beautiful, the color of the white LED with the higher Ra will look ugly. it can bed ensured the high CRI of white LED when Ra and R9 are both on high value.

R9 refers to a saturated red, with a wavelength of 650nm when the R9<0, the red light is not enough, the red serious distortion, so the lamp can not render in the red color naturally, the number bigger the conductibility of the red light is better, whatever, the R9 bigger, the effect on irradiation in fruit and flowers better, they are more bright-colored, especially, the product is used for commercial lighting, the R9 can not be negative.

so the value of CRI is higher, the reflection of lighting on the products look more natural. so that’s why CRI98 is better than CRI95, and absolutely, the products with higher CRI value, the price is more expensive. if you are looking for LED Strips with a high CRI value, we will recommend the COB LED Strips, which with high-density LED Chips design, a CRI value of more than 90Ra, NO visible light dots and dark area. you can use them for the home applications or high-end lighting projects.

The Waterproof Levels Of LED Strips, Which Is The Best For You?

March 16, 2022March 3, 2025 ledbe Leave a comment

When you try to add some LED Strips to your home, you browse the products on online store or visit your local LED Light Shops, you will find that there are various waterproof levels products available, IP20, IP30, IP44, IP65, IP66, IP67 and IP68, so which waterproof level products are the best for you? today let’s check the waterproof levels of the LED Strips.

as a seller, we delimit the IP20, IP30 and IP44 LED Strips are non-waterproof products, the SMDs or LED Chips were mounted on the bare PCB board, no anything on the surface. this style LED Strips only can be used in a dry location, we will recommend using them for indoor applications. the back with double-sided adhesive tape, easy to stick on the place you want to install.

the IP65 LED Tapes, which has epoxy or silicone coated on the surface to allow the LED Strips can be used in a wet or dry location like living room, kitchen, etc. the back with double-sided adhesive tape, easy to take off the protector on the back of the LED Tape and stick on the place you want to install.

the IP67 LED Strip Lights, which put the bare LED Strips into a silicone tube and seal both ends to allow the waterproof level reach to IP67, you can use this style of Waterproof LED Strip Lights in a wet, damp or rainy location for outdoor applications. for example, bathroom, kitchen, outside of the house, etc. this style of LED Strips always come with silicone clips and screws, you can use them to fix on the wall or the surface of your lighting project.

the IP68 LED Light Strips, which are the best waterproof products, based on the IP67 LED Strips and inject epoxy or silicone inside and seal both sides, you can put them in water and can work normally in a very long time. if you want to install them in your swimming pool or around your boat, etc, this is the one you need. the Waterproof LED Strips come with clear clips and screws, you can fix them on the surface of your lighting project easily.

from the information above, know you will know how to choose the different waterproof LED Strips.

12V Or 24V LED Lights? Which One Better For You?

March 9, 2022December 10, 2024 ledbe Leave a comment

As a newbie of LED Lights, when we browse the LED Light products on the internet, we find that the working voltage has 12VDC and 24VDC, so, what’s the difference between them? which one is better for me? today let’s check.

When we select the LED Lights we have many factors that need to think about, colors, waterproof or not, length or quantity, but about the working voltage, 12V or 24V, which one is better for us, we think it’s a question to most of the newbies. the answer is that comes to your project. we know the working voltage less than 36V is safe for humans and animals, so both working voltages are safe for your kids and pets. each voltage is better suited for specific applications, when we choose the working voltage for the LED Strips, the 24VDC is less susceptible to voltage drop, so that it can illuminate a strip more consistently over a greater distance, but for 12VDC, if the length over 5meters, the brightness will become weak from beginning to end slowly. so if you want to run a long length of the LED Strips, the 24V will be a better choice. also good for the high densities COB LED Strips.

On the other hand, if you want to run many LED Strips for your lighting project, we will recommend connecting the LED Strips to the Power Supply in parallel to avoid the voltage drop issue, or not connecting them one by one, whatever 12VDC or 24VDC LED Strips.

Before you try to light up the LED Lights, you should check carefully the working voltage of your LED Lights and accessories. if the unmatch working voltage maybe damage them. for example, if the LED Strips work in 24V, then the output voltage of the Power Supply should be 24V, if you want to add a Dimmer or Controller, the working voltage should be 24V.

the word “Max Run” means the maximum continuous length of LED Strips to a single Power Supply. the limit is not related to the maximum electrical power of the circuit, but instead is determined by establishing an acceptable amount of voltage drop, it depends on the number of LEDs and working voltage. the additional power suppliers or amplifiers mounted mid-run can drastically increase the run length, because the extra power inputs spread across the run help to decrease voltage drop. for some high-density Addressable LED Strips, we will recommend adding the same voltage every 5 meters to avoid the voltage drop issue.