LED strip connection: how to do it correctly

The proper connection of the LED strip implies following the specific instructions that will be given below. Following them, the created LED illumination with their own hands will have to serve as long as possible.

So, before you go directly to the installation of the tape, the first thing to do is to measure the length of the section where it will be installed. It is important. After all, each of the LED strips can be divided only into certain minimum parts (the cutting ratio). Some of them maximum can be cut so that there are only three LEDs left, and other kinds so that there are left or two, or four, etc. (It all depends on the brand of the product).

Of course, having determined only the necessary length, the connection of the LED tape is still not possible. The second, also very important step is the selection of the most suitable power source. After the excess or shortage of such parameters as operating voltage and specific power of the LED tape can lead to an immediate or premature failure of the LED tape . If it is decided to use color (RGB) tapes, then in addition to the power supply, it is also necessary to purchase a microcontroller that needs a proper power supply. After acquiring all necessary, and most importantly, suitable equipment, installation and connection of the LED strip can be started.

You can find many ways how to use this type of decoration. But most often used LED tape for lighting the ceiling. However, one thing is for sure: wherever it is installed, the installation rules are the same in all cases. Below are some recommendations on this.

The largest number of LED tapes has an adhesive layer, with which they are attached. And since it is known that glue does not tolerate dust and grease, the surface should be carefully cleaned, if, of course, it is contaminated. It is done by improvised means. The area where the tape will be installed can be rubbed with alcohol or some kind of solvent - this will remove all fat.

Now all that's left is to remove the protective layer on the back of the tape and attach it to the surface (do not press strongly on the device, everything is done with light movements). It is important to remember that you can not strongly bend the tape - this can damage the contacts (the minimum bend radius is 20 mm), and when cutting it, you need to use scissors. It is also important not to damage the place of adhesion. And if you want to solder two separate pieces, then you need to attach the soldering iron to the designated sites. The temperature should not be above 260 degrees.

Now you can connect the LED strip to the power supply. It is important to avoid contact with water and other conductive materials.

Summing up, you can give additional recommendations for the treatment of LED ribbons:

• - Flexible tape is better not to bend for no reason.
• - Do not let the contacts break.
• - It is necessary to observe the polarity of electricity when the tape is connected to the power supply.
• - It is important to use only the most suitable power supplies.
• - When the tape is mounted on a conductive surface, then initially it is necessary to insulate the area.