Technical articles

Will LED strip survive a sauna? Heat and water are separate ratings, the lowest part sets the limit, joints and drivers stay outside. See our +221 °F series.

Where LED strip goes on a ceiling cloud or floating ceiling: lip, setback and gap ranges, scalloping, corner channels, feeds around the perimeter and access.

How to backlight a stretch ceiling without hot spots: set the depth first, match the strip pitch to it, count the watts, build a white plenum and test it.

Choose LED strip for a jewelry display case: CCT by metal and stone, CRI and R9, watts per section for case heat, placement away from the glass and short cases.

A framework for LED strip compliance beyond UL: FCC Part 15 for drivers and controllers, Prop 65 for cable and components, labeling and the document pack.

How to specify LED strip for hotels and restaurants: who lights what, a dimming test on a loaded circuit, 2700K or 3000K, a corridor feed table and service.

Where LED strip goes in a spa or commercial wet area: dry, damp, wet and underwater zones, IP67 and IP68 models, the IP65 connector limit and driver location.

How deep a backlit onyx, stone or acrylic panel must be for an even glow: vendor depth figures, a watts-per-square-foot formula, COB choice, heat, access.

Plan recessed and trimless linear LED strip for offices: channels, opal covers, run, joint and feed math for a 100 ft slot, dimming zones and ceiling fit.

Where to place LED strip on retail shelves and cases, how to keep dots out of the glass, which CCT and CRI suit each department, and how to size drivers.

Seal a cut end of IP67 LED strip so it stays dry: cut on the mark, dry the end, fill a matching cap with the right sealant, seal the lead and let it fully cure.

How hot LED strip runs depends on its watts per foot and what it is mounted to. Where the heat goes, what an aluminum channel adds and the signs of overheating.