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The brightness of LED tape Dotless and seamless light IP rated LED tape
The brightness of LED tape is most The fewer diodes per metre in LED tape An IP rating is a measurement of the
easily expressed as watts per metre. the more likely the individual diodes may protection an item will have against
The higher number of diodes per metre be seen. This becomes an issue if the the ingress of dust, dirt and water.
the higher the wattage. Chose low watt tape is reflected in a high gloss surface, IP rated LED strips come with a silicone
per metre tape for low level ambient such as a highly polished worktop or coating making them waterproof to
or accent lighting and high watt per floor. Dotless LED and seamless tapes varying degrees.
metre tape for task lighting and sight have a high wattage and diode count per A higher IP rated tape is ideal for
critical environments. metre. When dotless tape is used with an installing in kitchens, wash-up areas,
appropriate profile and diffuser it creates bathrooms and wet rooms. A lower rated
an almost pure strip of light where the tape is suitable for tape that might need
individual diodes are not visible. Seamless cleaning with a damp cloth or where it
tape creates the same intense strip of might be splashed with water.
dotless light but without the need for a
profile and diffuser. This makes it ideal
for curved surfaces.
Below: the easiest way to choose the C. 9.6w per metre – an all-round solution
right level of brightness for your tape is by for task lighting especially under-cabinet.
comparing the relative watts per metre.
D. 19.2w per metre – for strong task
A. 2.4w per metre – is well suited for soft lighting, architectural lighting and
accent lighting such as plinth lighting. flooding walls.
B. 4.8w per metre – stronger area accent
lighting and ambience.
A. B.
C. D.
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