The design of any room includes high-quality lighting. Kitchen is no exception. If you distribute the light streams correctly and conveniently, then cooking will be fun in such a kitchen. To achieve this, the lighting needs to be designed and calculated. Modern kitchen interiors are increasingly recently incorporating diode tapes.
LEDs are semiconductors that emit light when electrical energy passes through them. They are of different chemical composition, due to which they have different degrees of brightness. The LED strip in the kitchen is never mounted directly, as this can cause overheating and breakage. Stabilizer - a prerequisite for connecting diodes.
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1 Advantages and disadvantages of LED backlight( table)
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Advantages and disadvantages of LED backlight( table)
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First of all, it is worth noting the service life. On average, it is 50 thousand hours.
The cost of good LED lamps will be quite high.
If you compare LED backlights with other light sources, the former consume much less energy.
Lamps with warm white light can disturb the color transmission.in addition, the eyes of
can be very tired from such lighting. Mechanical damages and temperature drops are not terrible because they do not contain the filament and the glass bulb of the
. LED lighting is often not used as the main one, but only as an application, a decorative element adjacent to the main
The manufacture of LEDs occurs at any voltage, there is no need to use ballast reserves.
To install such lighting, you need a power source( LED driver), which, by the way,has a strong impact on the cost of such lighting. Besides the fact that its acquisition is simply necessary, it is also necessary to hide it from the eyes of
. They are distinguished by high light output.
The chemical and physical parameters of light-reflecting crystals degrade over time, and the lamp begins to dim.
A wide range of colors. LEDs can be, for example, white, red, orange, green, blue, magenta, or yellow. And then there is the ultraviolet and infrared spectra of LEDs. There is a cold and warm light transmission
Brightness can be adjusted
Work, no matter what the temperature in the room. LEDs are compact and flexible modules with which you can bring to life virtually any idea on lighting
LEDs can be installed at different radiation angles
They are safe and environmentally friendly
They work regardless of the indoor temperature
Why are diodes convenient in the kitchen?
Diodes can zone various elements of the room, allocate lockers, niches and shelves.
Highlight decorative elements.
If you highlight them kitchen apron, especially glass, it will look very impressive.
They can distinguish stained glass.
If you illuminate the bottom of the cabinets with them, this will create the effect of the furniture, as if frozen in the air.
If your ceiling is made in several levels, then each of these levels can also be highlighted, which will create a beautiful view.
If you highlight the bar, it will create the effect of this bar.
Thus, it turns out that the use of LED-lighting in the kitchen will create a cozy and attractive atmosphere in the kitchen area. Despite the fact that the cost of such lighting can cost a lot of money, it will soon pay off in that there will be big savings on electricity.
Classic interiors are most often illuminated with warm shades, and high-tech style involves the use of cold lighting.
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Lighting. They are divided into types:
LEDs come in with a different number of crystals: from one to four.
The type of lighting can be full color or monochrome.
Comparison of LED strips SMD3528 and SMD5050
And LEDs come in different sizes: from 1.06 x 0.8 millimeters to 5 x 5 millimeters.
There are tapes on which there are 30, 60, 120 and 240 diodes per meter. The greater the quantity of the diode, the brighter the light and the more electricity is consumed.
Comparison of SMD tapes by the number of
diodes Depending on the degree of moisture protection, the tapes are further divided into three types: IP20, which are not protected from moisture and therefore are not used for the kitchen;IP65 with an average level of protection against moisture, so you can install them in the kitchen area and IP68, moisture protection which allows you to light up even the pool.
Degree of moisture protection
In order to purchase the LED tape you need, you need to clearly understand what kind of lighting you would like to see as a result. There are a couple of recommendations for this:
To illuminate the area where you are cooking or dining and to make there quite a bright and even light, it is recommended to use SMD tape with three crystals of 50x50 size.
To make the headset decorative lighting, a ribbon with diodes in one crystal size of 35x28 is enough.
Choosing a power supply unit
Power supply variant
The power supply units may have different power and, consequently, size. The main thing when choosing a block is to determine the power of the transformer, which should work with a margin, but not very large. Let's consider an example of the calculation with certain parameters, so that it would be easier for you to calculate the power that you need. It is necessary to calculate the power of the block for the SMD 5050 tape with a length of 5 meters, the power of which is 12 W:
12( W) * 5( m) = 60 W
1.25( margin ratio) * 60 = 75 W.
75 W - this is the power of the transformer, which is needed in this case.
How to highlight the countertop, the dining area
In order to illuminate the working area, as mentioned earlier, you can use LEDs with an average level of protection against moisture. This is enough to protect the elements from the effects of steam, dirt and other things. Such lamps can even be subjected to wet cleaning.
Special aluminum profile is attached to the table, thus, the tape is attached to the table surface. The profile is necessary to hide the wires and make the light elastic. Tapes are self-adhesive.
Using the accessories, you can make the backlight, changing the brightness and / or color.
To highlight the desktop, the use of warm white is ideal. Such lighting most accurately reflects the true color of the food.
The use of LEDs as an additional backlight also requires protection from moisture. Enough average. Tapes are installed using double-sided tape.
Installation Tools
12 W LED Stripto fix the LED
2-sided adhesive tape
Sometimes it is foreseen to use the electrical mounting clips
How to install the tape with your own hands
Usually the length of the tape of the coil is five metersmMost likely, you will not need so much. With the help of roulette, you need to measure the necessary length and cut off the excess.
Gently expose the extreme contacts from the silicone coating.
Preparing the LED strip for mounting
Solder two cables to bare contacts or connect them using a connector. The first option is preferable.
Soldering and LED Strip Connectors
Next, there is insulation using tape or tube. Both options are good, but still it is better to choose a tube, since it is more reliable and looks better visually.
Insulation of the diode tape with a tube and tape
Attach an adhesive tape to the corner or profile, and fasten the tape on the opposite side after removing the protective film.
Install the transformer near the backlight. Consider the place of its installation in advance. On the side where it has low voltage, solder the wires of the LED strip that you have cleared the silicone protection. On the other side, attach the plug with the electric cable.
Wires are connected using a parallel circuit and are output to the place where the power supply is installed.
LED Lighting Wiring Diagrams Hide the wires in a plastic box.
Connect a dimmer( switch) and complete the installation of the power supply. Installation of dimmer and amplifier is provided for those cases where it is planned to change the brightness at the time of operation. They are installed together with the power supply.
Before attaching the tape, the surface must be well cleaned and degreased!
Do not press the tape too tightly at once, so that later it will be possible to trim it, in case of uneven sizing.
Connecting a diode tape of the same color with a dimmer
Dimmer adjusts, that is, it reduces or increases the brightness of the diode tape. In addition, he turns this diode tape on and off.
Currently, two types of dimmers are distinguished:
One-color tape is controlled from the console.
One-color ribbon is controlled using a potentiometer( switch, normal incandescent bulb)
Both of the above options are connected using the same scheme
Video: How to make LED backlighting for the kitchen working area independently
LED lighting is a big breakthroughlighting zones. They will perfectly complement your interior and will serve you well. Their diversity will allow you to choose exactly the one you would like. Durability will give a chance to save more finances than you spend on their acquisition. And it’s easy to fix them yourself, and they will delight you for a very long time. Light to you and good luck!
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Comparison of LED strips SMD3528 and SMD5050 
Comparison of SMD tapes by the number of 
Degree of moisture protection 
Power supply variant 
Preparing the LED strip for mounting 
Soldering and LED Strip Connectors 
Insulation of the diode tape with a tube and tape 
