{"title":"FAQ - LED Strip Lights","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLED Strip - Frequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #2e3033; font-family: Arial, 'Microsoft YaHei', '\\微软雅黑', '\\宋体', 'Malgun Gothic', Meiryo, sans-serif; font-size: 13.600001335144043px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 11.200000762939453px; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #f7f8fa;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; list-style: none;\"\u003e( The below information some comes from the Internet and professional websites.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/3513\/1738\/files\/StructureOfLEDStrips_600x600.png?v=1574385570\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin: 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #6deffb;\"\u003e*** What does different LED means? Like 5050, 3528, 2835, 5730 ....\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/3513\/1738\/files\/LEDs_480x480.png?v=1574392362\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eThe abbreviation SMD refers to a 'Surface Mounted Device'. \u003cbr\u003eThat means this is an LED Chip (device) mounted directly to a light strip, without using wires.\u003cbr\u003eThe Numbers mean the dimension in unit milimeter. The LEDs are named by the dimension.\u003cbr\u003eFor example, 5050 means the width and length be 50x50 mircometer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eDifferent LED their spec. like brightness are different. Even the same code LED, their spec. are varied a lot.\u003cbr\u003eThe LED maker and provide the same code LED in different levels.\u003cbr\u003eYou cannot tell and compare the strip spec. by the same LED code, but need to look into the real data.\u003cbr\u003eUsually Supplier will specify the LED strip spec. accordingly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #74f1fc;\"\u003e*** What LED chip are we use?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe LEDs on our LED Strip are from by an established (1996) Manufacturer in Taiwan called Epistar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe LEDs have proved themselves to have a long lifetime and are\u003cbr\u003eof very high quality, a lifetime of at least 50,000 hours can be expected.\u003cbr\u003eMany of the cheaper LED Strips and Strips use LEDs which from the\u003cbr\u003eoutside look identical to the Epistar LEDs but they are cheap\u003cbr\u003ecopies with poor internal materials which give rise to a short lifespan. The\u003cbr\u003eLEDs on these cheap strips are usually mounted to a very thin circuit board\u003cbr\u003ewith copper tracks which do not adequately dissipate the heat away from\u003cbr\u003ethe LEDs further shortening the lifetime of the product. Most of these LED\u003cbr\u003eStrips are designed for short term use such as festival and holidays.\u003cbr\u003eThe cheap LED Strips can also have LEDs which are poorly graded\u003cbr\u003efor color consistency so the color along the length of the same strip can\u003cbr\u003elook very uneven, for example some LEDs may appear a different white\u003cbr\u003ecolor to others which can look blue or warm white in color. For long term\u003cbr\u003euse and professional installation our LED Strip is a much wiser choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #65e5f0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*** What does CRI mean and why is CRI important in led lighting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCan't tell the difference between the black and navy colored socks in your\u003cbr\u003ewalk in closet? Could be that your current lighting source has a very low\u003cbr\u003eCRI! Not all light is made equal; some light renders color better than others.\u003cbr\u003eColor Rendering Index (CRI) is the measurement of how colors look under\u003cbr\u003ea light source when compared with sunlight. The index is measured from\u003cbr\u003e0-100, with a perfect 100 indicating that colors under the light source appear\u003cbr\u003ethe same as they would under natural sunlight.\u003cbr\u003eFull range of our LED strips are with CRI \u0026gt;95, presenting the true color for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/3513\/1738\/files\/CRI_600x600.png?v=1574386203\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin: 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #64e8f3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*** What is the difference between CRI and Ra?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe calibration R1 - R15 color sample, is the R1- R15 color rendering and when a light source compared with reference standard light source, the index value is 100%.\u003cbr\u003eThe general color rendering index (Ra) is just calibrated R1-R8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/3513\/1738\/files\/RI_600x600.png?v=1574386221\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin: 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/3513\/1738\/files\/CCT_large.png?v=1574386602\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor temperature is a way to describe the light appearance provided by a light.\u003cbr\u003eIt is measured in degrees of Kelvin (K) on a scale from 1,000 to 10,000.\u003cbr\u003eTypically the white color temperature for commercial and residential lighting applications\u003cbr\u003efall somewhere on a scale from 2000K to 6500K.\u003cbr\u003eAbout the CCT range, usually we follow below ranges:\u003cbr\u003eUltra Warm White: 2700K-3000K\u003cbr\u003eWarm White (Soft White) : 3000K-3500K\u003cbr\u003eNatural White (Neutral White) : 4000K-4500K\u003cbr\u003ePure White (Daylight White) : 5500K-6500K\u003cbr\u003eCool White ( Cold White) : 7000K-10000K\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/3513\/1738\/files\/CCT-1_large.png?v=1574388132\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #00ffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***  What is CCT shifting and how to control it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of the color temperature will be shift by any cover in front of the LEDs,different Glue\u003cbr\u003ewill have different influence on the whole temperature of LED strips.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor example, an bared strip light in 5000K, once be made into waterproof IP65\/IP68,\u003cbr\u003ethe strip surface is covered by silicon gel or exposy gel.\u003cbr\u003eThe gel will lead the strip color temperature rise up to around 7000K (depends on the gel type).\u003cbr\u003eThen the strip lighting looks bluish.\u003cbr\u003eThe lower temperature, the CCT shift is less. That means the warm white color will shift small range.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003eHow to Control?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWay 1: To use a lower temperature LED to make the strip for a real CCT that you need.\u003cbr\u003eFor example, if you need 6000K daylight white in wateproof. Then can use the 4000K to make the strip.\u003cbr\u003eBut this method is hard to control the consistency each time and is not suggested.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWay 2: To use the special gel that already added yellow power in the gel, which makes the gel looks yellow.\u003cbr\u003eUse this gel, the CCT shift amount is very negligible amount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #00ffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*** PCB color: the background of the FPCB color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow we mostly do the strips with white PCB. If you need other colors ,we can also makethe PCB color with yellow and black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/3513\/1738\/files\/PCBBackground_large.png?v=1574388470\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"background-color: #00ffff;\"\u003e*** Waterproof grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe can do different waterproof ways forthe LED strips for variable use:\u003cbr\u003e*Non-waterproof : Bare Strip, with self-adhesive backing, for indoor or dry location use.\u003cbr\u003e*Waterproof IP65 : Strip Surface is covered on top with Gel, and with self-adhesive backing.\u003cbr\u003eIP65 grade can protect sprayed water from all direction.\u003cbr\u003e*Waterproof IP67: The bare strip is put in a hollow silicone tube and sealed at two ends.\u003cbr\u003eIP67 grade can shortly immersed in water.\u003cbr\u003e*Waterproof IP68: The bare strip is put in a U Shape silicone tube, then covered on top with silicon gel,\u003cbr\u003eand sealed at two ends, which make it's solid.IP68 grade can be used under water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/3513\/1738\/files\/IPgrade_large.png?v=1574388551\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/3513\/1738\/files\/IP_Rating_480x480.png?v=1575507089\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #00ffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*** What's the flexibility of the LED strips? How can I bend the strips?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDo not bend flexible strips to a radius less than 15mm or circuit traces will be damaged.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDo not bend flexible strips on horizontal plane, this will damage circuit traces.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eYou cannot bend the flex strips into a 90 degree straight angle.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/3513\/1738\/files\/StripFlexibility_large.png?v=1574389102\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"background-color: #00ffff;\"\u003e*** How to install the LED flexible strips?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/3513\/1738\/files\/Installation_large.png?v=1574390709\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #00ffff;\"\u003e*** What certificate do we have?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe have the CE RoHS certificate for the European clients and for some models also get UL\/CUL listed for the American \u0026amp; Canada clients.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #00ffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I solder the led strips?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, you can solder wire to any of the copper ports to connect strips together.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/3513\/1738\/files\/Connection-1_large.png?v=1574395481\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/3513\/1738\/files\/Connection-2_large.png?v=1574395495\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/3513\/1738\/files\/Connection-3_large.png?v=1574395517\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #00ffff;\"\u003eIf I connect the strip backwards (+) to (-) and (-) to (+) will that ruin the strip?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. LEDs are diodes so they only let power through in one direction.\u003cbr\u003eSimply reverse the wires and the strip will work fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #00ffff;\"\u003eCan the strips be used in high temperature areas?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. While LEDs are quite durable and will work great in most any\u003cbr\u003eenvironment, heat is the main cause for shortened LED lifespan.\u003cbr\u003eTherefore, the cooler you can keep the LEDs, the longer they will\u003cbr\u003elast (if you can keep them below 80°C you should get the rated life\u003cbr\u003eout of them). With this in mind, leaving them on for extended periods\u003cbr\u003eof time while on the reel or bunched up in a confined space will\u003cbr\u003eshorten their lifespan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #00ffff;\"\u003eCan led strip and led strips be dimmed?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, but this should be done by using one of our dimmers between the\u003cbr\u003eLED Strip and the output of the Power Supply. It should not be dimmed\u003cbr\u003efrom a standard wall dimmer. If you want to use a standard wall dimmer to dim the low voltage LED strip, need to use compatible constant voltage dimmable power supply. Please contact us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #00ffff;\"\u003eHow many warranty years for the led strips?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe offer 1yr warranty for our premium led strips. During the warranty period, if any qualify fail please contact us for replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #00ffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat tape do you used in the led strips?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe have yellow and white 3M tape for the strips and also the Tesa tape to get\u003cbr\u003ea strong viscous when paste inside the aluminum profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #00ffff;\"\u003eWhat is the series of the 3M\/tesa tape used in the led strips?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNormally, we use 3M 300MP, Tesa 4965 in our led strips. However,\u003cbr\u003e3M 200MP and VHB also available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/3513\/1738\/files\/tape_large.png?v=1574395591\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #00ffff;\"\u003eWhich tape has the strongest stickiness?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsually, the stickiness ranks as: 3M VHB\u0026gt;Tesa 4965\u0026gt; 3M 300MP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #00ffff;\"\u003eWhat is the voltage dropping?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVoltage is always dropping by transmitting of current decided by the\u003cbr\u003etransmitting material and the size of material, Copper is the best\u003cbr\u003eoptions to transmit current up till now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #00ffff;\"\u003eHow to decrease the voltage dropping?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ea. Increase the thickness of Copper Layer to make the current transmit\u003cbr\u003equicker or bigger to improve the voltage dropping.\u003cbr\u003eb. Using the electric way to boost the voltage at each section or boost\u003cbr\u003ethe current at each section, we are using constant current Triode and\u003cbr\u003econstant current IC to improve the voltage dropping or make the\u003cbr\u003ebeginning and end of strips at the same brightness output.\u003cbr\u003ec. Recommend the higher voltage input version instead of lower voltage\u003cbr\u003einput version. 24VDC LED strips will definitely better than the 12VDC\u003cbr\u003estrips at 5 meters run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/3513\/1738\/files\/voltagedrop_480x480.png?v=1574395454\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #00ffff;\"\u003eTips on how to reduce voltage dropping in leed strip installation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne is connecting the led strips in parallel, the other one is power the LED strips at both sides. Below connection drawing for your reference:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1)To connect the led strip lights in parallel                       \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e         2) Two side power in put in parallel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/3513\/1738\/files\/111_large.png?v=1574395698\" alt=\"\" width=\"268\" height=\"276\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/3513\/1738\/files\/112_large.png?v=1574395713\" alt=\"\" width=\"275\" height=\"238\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e                            \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #00ffff;\"\u003eCan the led strips be powered by 12\/24VAC?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of the LED Strips we are manufacturing are working at DC version,\u003cbr\u003eDC shorts for Direct Current, AC shorts for Alternative Current; There is\u003cbr\u003ewill be AC to DC converter or rectifier required if the existing power\u003cbr\u003esource is AC output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #00ffff;\"\u003eWhat kits options do I have?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccording to the color, there are at least 6 options:\u003cbr\u003eSingle color kit, RGB kit, RGBW kit and color temperature adjustable kit, Addressable RGB color kit, and Addressable RGBW color kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #00ffff;\"\u003eCan I print my Logo on the PCB?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, we can print your logo on the strips and the MOQ is 500M for one type\u003cbr\u003eto print the logo, if the quantities is below 1000M, and we will charge US$100 for PCB redesigning.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere will be two ways to achieve the Logo Printing:\u003cbr\u003e1. Laser Machine Carving:\u003cbr\u003eWe have the Laser Carving machine can do with the Logo on the PCB,\u003cbr\u003ethe Logo Color depends on the surface of raw material instead client\u003cbr\u003ecan choose the Color.\u003cbr\u003e2. Silk Printing: we give the graphic file to PCB supplier to let them print\u003cbr\u003ethe Logo on the PCB, please confirm the Photo Clips from Supplier\u003cbr\u003ebefore you move on with the final production, Black, White, Red Color is\u003cbr\u003ethe standard Ink in PCB supplier that can be used as the Logo Color,\u003cbr\u003eDuo-Color of Logo will be complicated and require more time. Below is\u003cbr\u003ethe silk printing of UL logo FYI.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/3513\/1738\/files\/113_large.png?v=1574396017\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #00ffff;\"\u003e Width of PCB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor 3528 and 2835 strip, the range is 5\/8\/15mm.For 5050 strip, the range is 10\/20mm.For 5630 strip, the rang is 10\/12\/13.5mm. For 335 and 3014, the range is 8\/10mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/3513\/1738\/files\/82021408a4fadeba29c4cb3aca138de2_large.jpg?v=1574396192\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #00ffff;\"\u003eWhy the rated watts different to actual watts?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe are always using the rated watts on the label if our customer does\u003cbr\u003enot specify that, which occur the confusion and misunderstanding that\u003cbr\u003ecustomer complain the rated watts is not matching with actual watts\u003cbr\u003ewith too much difference.\u003cbr\u003eThe Rated watts are theoretical values calculated under ideal\u003cbr\u003ecircumstance. During the lighting fixtures are working, every component\u003cbr\u003eof these fixtures have resistors, the resistors leads to voltage dropping.\u003cbr\u003eWe know P=U*I, when the voltage go down, the power go down to\u003cbr\u003eExample: 2835 SMD 60 LEDs rated with 14.4 watts\/M, when they are\u003cbr\u003edriven by power supply at one ends, it will achieve 11-12 watts only, but\u003cbr\u003eafter 30 minutes lighted up, the current will increase after the whole\u003cbr\u003estrip temperature raised up, results to achieve more than 12 watts, and\u003cbr\u003eif the LED strips are lighted up with both ends ( to make the voltage\u003cbr\u003edropping less), it will reach the final watts at 13 watts\/M, which is less\u003cbr\u003ethan 10% difference to rated watts is allowed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso we will reduce the current on some conditions, like when the strip\u003cbr\u003eis glued, the heat dissipation is not good as naked, so we would reduce\u003cbr\u003ethe power to make sure the fixture do no generate much heat during\u003cbr\u003eoperation. Much heat will shorten the life of the LEDs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #00ffff;\"\u003eWhat is the best ratio for blue and red?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue (wavelength: 455-465nm): is good for photosynthesis; and help to\u003cbr\u003einduce Chlorophyll and Carotenoid, which are necessary for healthy\u003cbr\u003eleaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed (wavelength:660-665nm) : is the peak wavelength for photosynthesis\u003cbr\u003eand photoperiodism. Red light is best for blooming and fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #00ffff;\"\u003eWhat is difference between double sided PCB and single sided PCB of led strip?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLED Strip PCB is also the key to high quality but LED. Best double sided\u003cbr\u003ePCB can bear large current, very good heat dissipation and has high stable\u003cbr\u003equality.\u003cbr\u003e1. Flexible led strip PCB thickness\u003cbr\u003eDouble sided PCB of high quality led strip must have circuit on front sided\u003cbr\u003eand backside; single side PCB don't have any circuit on the backside.\u003cbr\u003eDifferent PCB thickness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 2. Hand feeling\u003cbr\u003eWithout 3M Tape, you need to judge the led strip PCB quality by hands. The\u003cbr\u003edouble side PCB feel a little thick and hard and heavier than single sided\u003cbr\u003eled strip; it feels very good quality. The single sided PCB feel thin, no weight,\u003cbr\u003every soft. it is easy to be blown by wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. Circuit at backside\u003cbr\u003eDouble sided PCB of high quality led strip must have circuit on front sided\u003cbr\u003eand backside; single side PCB don't have any circuit on the backside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #00ffff;\"\u003eDifferent PCB thickness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe LED Strip Printed Circuit Board (PCB) is what electronically connects\u003cbr\u003eelectronic components. The quality and thickness of the copper is of very\u003cbr\u003eimportant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 1. The thickness of the cooper PCB\u003cbr\u003eThe thicker the copper, the more current can flow and the more efficient\u003cbr\u003ethe strip is. currently in the market, it has 1 ounce, 2ounce, 4ounce thick\u003cbr\u003ePCB.\u003cbr\u003e2. The pureness of the copper\u003cbr\u003eThe more pure, the copper is the better. Higher quality copper means\u003cbr\u003eless resistance and a stronger current.\u003cbr\u003e3. Double sided and one sided copper\u003cbr\u003eCopper PCB has double sided and one sided copper difference. double\u003cbr\u003esided cooper PCB is best.\u003cbr\u003e4. Heat dissipation systems design of PCB\u003cbr\u003eOnly high quality LED Strip PCB has such design. High quality Printed\u003cbr\u003ecircuit Board will have a thin film at each side. it will improve the heat\u003cbr\u003edissipation of LED Strips. in the market, many factories reduce the cost\u003cbr\u003eand use the one sided film.\u003cbr\u003eYou'll want to take each one of these factors into consideration when\u003cbr\u003eselecting the provider of your Flexible LED Strip lights. Choosing the\u003cbr\u003ewrong solution could end up costing you more than you might imagine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product-component-1575357143242\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003e\/\/ \u003c![CDATA[\n*** What is CCT and How small color temperature ranges can we supply?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/3513\/1738\/files\/CCT_480x480.png?v=1574386602\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nColor temperature is a way to describe the light appearance provided by a light. \u003cbr\u003eIt is measured in degrees of Kelvin (K) on a scale from 1,000 to 10,000.\u003cbr\u003eTypically the white color temperature for commercial and residential lighting applications \u003cbr\u003efall somewhere on a scale from 2000K to 6500K.\u003cbr\u003eAbout the CCT range, usually we follow below ranges:\u003cbr\u003eUltra Warm White: 2700K-3000K\u003cbr\u003eWarm White (Soft White) : 3000K-3500K\u003cbr\u003eNatural White (Neutral White) : 4000K-4500K\u003cbr\u003ePure White (Daylight White) : 5500K-6500K\u003cbr\u003eCool White ( Cold White) : 7000K-10000K\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/3513\/1738\/files\/CCT-1_480x480.png?v=1574388132\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #6ceaf5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***  What is CCT shifting and how to control it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of the color temperature will be shift by any cover in front of the LEDs,different Glue \u003cbr\u003ewill have different influence on the whole temperature of LED strips.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor example, an bared strip light in 5000K, once be made into waterproof IP65\/IP68, \u003cbr\u003ethe strip surface is covered by silicon gel or exposy gel.\u003cbr\u003eThe gel will lead the strip color temperature rise up to around 7000K (depends on the gel type). \u003cbr\u003eThen the strip lighting looks bluish. \u003cbr\u003eThe lower temperature, the CCT shift is less. That means the warm white color will shift small range.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003eHow to Control?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWay 1: To use a lower temperature LED to make the strip for a real CCT that you need. \u003cbr\u003eFor example, if you need 6000K daylight white in wateproof. Then can use the 4000K to make the strip.\u003cbr\u003eBut this method is hard to control the consistency each time and is not suggested.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWay 2: To use the special gel that already added yellow power in the gel, which makes the gel looks yellow.\u003cbr\u003eUse this gel, the CCT shift amount is very negligible amount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #6eedf8;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*** PCB color: the background of the FPCB color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow we mostly do the strips with white PCB. If you need other colors ,we can also makethe PCB color with yellow and black. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/3513\/1738\/files\/PCBBackground_480x480.png?v=1574388470\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #6eebf6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*** Waterproof grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe can do different waterproof ways forthe LED strips for variable use:\u003cbr\u003e*Non-waterproof : Bare Strip, with self-adhesive backing, for indoor or dry location use.\u003cbr\u003e*Waterproof IP65 : Strip Surface is covered on top with Gel, and with self-adhesive backing. \u003cbr\u003eIP65 grade can protect sprayed water from all direction.\u003cbr\u003e*Waterproof IP67: The bare strip is put in a hollow silicone tube and sealed at two ends. \u003cbr\u003eIP67 grade can shortly immersed in water.\u003cbr\u003e*Waterproof IP68: The bare strip is put in a U Shape silicone tube, then covered on top with silicon gel, \u003cbr\u003eand sealed at two ends, which make it's solid.IP68 grade can be used under water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/3513\/1738\/files\/IPgrade-1_480x480.png?v=1574388941\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/3513\/1738\/files\/IPgrade_480x480.png?v=1574388551\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #71edf8;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*** What's the flexibility of the LED strips? How can I bend the strips?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003eDo not bend flexible strips to a radius less than 15mm or circuit traces will be damaged.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003eDo not bend flexible strips on horizontal plane, this will damage circuit traces.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003eYou cannot bend the flex strips into a 90 degree straight angle.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/3513\/1738\/files\/StripFlexibility_600x600.png?v=1574389102\" style=\"margin: 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx; float: none;\" width=\"600x600\" height=\"600x600\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #70ebf6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*** How to install the LED flexible strips?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/3513\/1738\/files\/Installation_600x600.png?v=1574390709\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin: 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #73f9f1;\"\u003e*** What certificate do we have?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe have the CE RoHS certificate for the European clients and for some models also get UL\/CUL listed for the American \u0026amp; Canada clients.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #6df6ed;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I solder the led strips?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, you can solder wire to any of the copper ports to connect strips together.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/3513\/1738\/files\/SolderTheStrip_480x480.png?v=1574394398\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #6af3ea;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use a battery to power the light strips?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, you can power our strip lights with any 5v\/12v\/24v power source.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #6bf3ea;\"\u003eWhat is the maximum length of led strip that can be powered?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell strips in spools of 16.4 Ft (5 meters). Because too long there is voltage drop which will cause the back end of strip be very dim.\u003cbr\u003eIf you want to use them in more than 5M length, we recommend the following instruction:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/3513\/1738\/files\/Connection-1_480x480.png?v=1574395481\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/3513\/1738\/files\/Connection-2_480x480.png?v=1574395495\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/3513\/1738\/files\/Connection-3_480x480.png?v=1574395517\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #6bf8ef;\"\u003eIf I connect the strip backwards (+) to (-) and (-) to (+) will that ruin the strip?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. LEDs are diodes so they only let power through in one direction.\u003cbr\u003eSimply reverse the wires and the strip will work fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #6dfaf0;\"\u003eCan the strips be used in high temperature areas?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. While LEDs are quite durable and will work great in most any\u003cbr\u003eenvironment, heat is the main cause for shortened LED lifespan.\u003cbr\u003eTherefore, the cooler you can keep the LEDs, the longer they will\u003cbr\u003elast (if you can keep them below 80°C you should get the rated life\u003cbr\u003eout of them). With this in mind, leaving them on for extended periods\u003cbr\u003eof time while on the reel or bunched up in a confined space will\u003cbr\u003eshorten their lifespan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #68f6ed;\"\u003eCan led strip and led strips be dimmed?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, but this should be done by using one of our dimmers between the\u003cbr\u003eLED Strip and the output of the Power Supply. It should not be dimmed\u003cbr\u003efrom a standard wall dimmer. If you want to use a standard wall dimmer to dim the low voltage LED strip, need to use compatible constant voltage dimmable power supply. Please contact us.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #66fdf3;\"\u003eHow many warranty years for the led strips?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe offer 1yr warranty for our premium led strips. During the warranty period, if any qualify fail please contact us for replacement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #65faf0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat tape do you used in the led strips?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe have yellow and white 3M tape for the strips and also the Tesa tape to get\u003cbr\u003ea strong viscous when paste inside the aluminum profile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #62fbf1;\"\u003eWhat is the series of the 3M\/tesa tape used in the led strips?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNormally, we use 3M 300MP, Tesa 4965 in our led strips. However,\u003cbr\u003e3M 200MP and VHB also available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/3513\/1738\/files\/tape_480x480.png?v=1574395591\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #63faf0;\"\u003eWhich tape has the strongest stickiness?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsually, the stickiness ranks as: 3M VHB\u0026gt;Tesa 4965\u0026gt; 3M 300MP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #61f6ec;\"\u003eWhat is the voltage dropping?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVoltage is always dropping by transmitting of current decided by the\u003cbr\u003etransmitting material and the size of material, Copper is the best\u003cbr\u003eoptions to transmit current up till now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #65f5eb;\"\u003eHow to decrease the voltage dropping?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ea. Increase the thickness of Copper Layer to make the current transmit\u003cbr\u003equicker or bigger to improve the voltage dropping.\u003cbr\u003eb. Using the electric way to boost the voltage at each section or boost\u003cbr\u003ethe current at each section, we are using constant current Triode and\u003cbr\u003econstant current IC to improve the voltage dropping or make the\u003cbr\u003ebeginning and end of strips at the same brightness output.\u003cbr\u003ec. Recommend the higher voltage input version instead of lower voltage\u003cbr\u003einput version. 24VDC LED strips will definitely better than the 12VDC\u003cbr\u003estrips at 5 meters run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/3513\/1738\/files\/voltagedrop_480x480.png?v=1574395454\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #6bfdf3;\"\u003eTips on how to reduce voltage dropping in leed strip installation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne is connecting the led strips in parallel, the other one is power the LED strips at both sides. Below connection drawing for your reference:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1)To connect the led strip lights in parallel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 2) Two side power in put in parallel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/3513\/1738\/files\/111_480x480.png?v=1574395698\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/3513\/1738\/files\/112_480x480.png?v=1574395713\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #6bfcf3;\"\u003eCan the led strips be powered by 12\/24VAC?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of the LED Strips we are manufacturing are working at DC version,\u003cbr\u003eDC shorts for Direct Current, AC shorts for Alternative Current; There is\u003cbr\u003ewill be AC to DC converter or rectifier required if the existing power\u003cbr\u003esource is AC output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #71fdf3;\"\u003eWhat kits options do I have?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccording to the color, there are at least 6 options:\u003cbr\u003eSingle color kit, RGB kit, RGBW kit and color temperature adjustable kit, Addressable RGB color kit, and Addressable RGBW color kit. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #70fdf3;\"\u003eCan I print my Logo on the PCB?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, we can print your logo on the strips and the MOQ is 500M for one type\u003cbr\u003eto print the logo, if the quantities is below 1000M, and we will charge US$100 for PCB redesigning.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere will be two ways to achieve the Logo Printing:\u003cbr\u003e1. Laser Machine Carving:\u003cbr\u003eWe have the Laser Carving machine can do with the Logo on the PCB,\u003cbr\u003ethe Logo Color depends on the surface of raw material instead client\u003cbr\u003ecan choose the Color.\u003cbr\u003e2. Silk Printing: we give the graphic file to PCB supplier to let them print\u003cbr\u003ethe Logo on the PCB, please confirm the Photo Clips from Supplier\u003cbr\u003ebefore you move on with the final production, Black, White, Red Color is\u003cbr\u003ethe standard Ink in PCB supplier that can be used as the Logo Color,\u003cbr\u003eDuo-Color of Logo will be complicated and require more time. Below is\u003cbr\u003ethe silk printing of UL logo FYI.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/3513\/1738\/files\/113_480x480.png?v=1574396017\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #6cf9f0;\"\u003e Width of PCB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor 3528 and 2835 strip, the range is 5\/8\/15mm.For 5050 strip, the range is 10\/20mm.For 5630 strip, the rang is 10\/12\/13.5mm. For 335 and 3014, the range is 8\/10mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/3513\/1738\/files\/82021408a4fadeba29c4cb3aca138de2_480x480.jpg?v=1574396192\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #69f7ed;\"\u003eWhy the rated watts different to actual watts?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe are always using the rated watts on the label if our customer does\u003cbr\u003enot specify that, which occur the confusion and misunderstanding that\u003cbr\u003ecustomer complain the rated watts is not matching with actual watts\u003cbr\u003ewith too much difference.\u003cbr\u003eThe Rated watts are theoretical values calculated under ideal\u003cbr\u003ecircumstance. During the lighting fixtures are working, every component\u003cbr\u003eof these fixtures have resistors, the resistors leads to voltage dropping.\u003cbr\u003eWe know P=U*I, when the voltage go down, the power go down to\u003cbr\u003eExample: 2835 SMD 60 LEDs rated with 14.4 watts\/M, when they are\u003cbr\u003edriven by power supply at one ends, it will achieve 11-12 watts only, but\u003cbr\u003eafter 30 minutes lighted up, the current will increase after the whole\u003cbr\u003estrip temperature raised up, results to achieve more than 12 watts, and\u003cbr\u003eif the LED strips are lighted up with both ends ( to make the voltage\u003cbr\u003edropping less), it will reach the final watts at 13 watts\/M, which is less\u003cbr\u003ethan 10% difference to rated watts is allowed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #63f2e9;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso we will reduce the current on some conditions, like when the strip\u003cbr\u003eis glued, the heat dissipation is not good as naked, so we would reduce\u003cbr\u003ethe power to make sure the fixture do no generate much heat during\u003cbr\u003eoperation. Much heat will shorten the life of the LEDs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #63f2e9;\"\u003eWhat is the best ratio for blue and red?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue (wavelength: 455-465nm): is good for photosynthesis; and help to induce Chlorophyll and Carotenoid, which are necessary for healthy leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed (wavelength:660-665nm) : is the peak wavelength for photosynthesis and photoperiodism. Red light is best for blooming and fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #62f5eb;\"\u003eWhat is difference between double sided PCB and single sided PCB of led strip?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLED Strip PCB is also the key to high quality but LED. Best double sided\u003cbr\u003ePCB can bear large current, very good heat dissipation and has high stable\u003cbr\u003equality.\u003cbr\u003e1. Flexible led strip PCB thickness\u003cbr\u003eDouble sided PCB of high quality led strip must have circuit on front sided and backside; single side PCB don't have any circuit on the backside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 2. Hand feeling\u003cbr\u003eWithout 3M Tape, you need to judge the led strip PCB quality by hands. The double side PCB feel a little thick and hard and heavier than single sided led strip; it feels very good quality. The single sided PCB feel thin, no weight, very soft. it is easy to be blown by wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. Circuit at backside\u003cbr\u003eDouble sided PCB of high quality led strip must have circuit on front sided and backside; single side PCB don't have any circuit on the backside.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #63f9ef;\"\u003eDifferent PCB thickness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe LED Strip Printed Circuit Board (PCB) is what electronically connects\u003cbr\u003eelectronic components. The quality and thickness of the copper is of very\u003cbr\u003eimportant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 1. The thickness of the cooper PCB\u003cbr\u003eThe thicker the copper, the more current can flow and the more efficientthe strip is. currently in the market, it has 1 ounce, 2ounce, 4ounce thick PCB.\u003cbr\u003e2. The pureness of the copper\u003cbr\u003eThe more pure, the copper is the better. Higher quality copper means less resistance and a stronger current.\u003cbr\u003e3. Double sided and one sided copper\u003cbr\u003eCopper PCB has double sided and one sided copper difference. double sided cooper PCB is best.\u003cbr\u003e4. Heat dissipation systems design of PCB\u003cbr\u003eOnly high quality LED Strip PCB has such design. High quality Printed circuit Board will have a thin film at each side. it will improve the heat dissipation of LED Strips. in the market, many factories reduce the cost and use the one sided film.\u003cbr\u003eYou'll want to take each one of these factors into consideration when selecting the provider of your Flexible LED Strip lights. Choosing the wrong solution could end up costing you more than you might imagine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\/\/ ]]\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/ledlightsworlo.shop\/collections\/faq-led-strip-lights.oembed","provider":"LEDLightsWorld","version":"1.0","type":"link"}