5m LED strip HELMI, 3000K, 12V, 14,4W/m, IP20, CRI94

5m LED strip light HELMI, 3000K, 12V, 14,4W/m, IP20, CRI94

This LED strip is dimmable and intended for indoor use. Our LED strip is easy to attach with the 3M high adhesive tape included. The 14,4W/m 12V LED strip is equivalent in luminous intensity to almost 120cm of fluorescent tube, so you will save a lot of electricity with this solution!

For general lighting

This HELMEIL 12V led ribbon has a luminous intensity of 14.4W/m and 60 led circuits per metre. This makes the light uniform enough for indirect lighting and countertop lighting, for example. When mounted on an aluminium profile, the spotlight is only noticeable when looking directly at the luminaire from the front. When indirectly illuminated through a wall, the light is uniform.

Excellent colour rendering

The CRI indicates how well an LED light reproduces colours as they should be. A high CRI value indicates that the luminaire reproduces a wide range of colours. The closer you get to 100, the more naturally colours are reproduced. This LED strip light has a CRI of up to 94, which ensures excellent colour rendering.

Installation

In addition to the LED strip, the installation requires a power supply, an aluminium profile and operating switches.

The LED strip comes in 5m rolls and can be cut to size in increments of 5cm. The tape has clear markings to make cutting easier. We recommend soldering the strips together, as we have found that the quick connectors loosen over time and loosening causes the lights to flash. Both ends of the tape come with pre-fitted connectors that you can use depending on the destination and installation method.

We recommend powering from both ends if the 12V strip is more than 5m in a continuous length, this prevents light loss and gives an equally bright light from both ends. The Led strip should always be attached to an aluminium strip to allow excess heat to be conducted away from the LED circuitry. This extends the life of the LED strip and keeps the strip warranty valid. Aluminium profiles can be ordered from our online shop, where they are available in a variety of different types.

The LED strip works well with solar power, boats and cars that use 12VDC, then a separate power supply is not required. In other cases, order a 12V power supply suitable for the strip (e.g. 5m 14,4W is 72W in total, so any 12V power supply above 72W will do).

Connecting plugless transformers is electrical work and requires adequate qualifications. We are happy to help with any installation questions.

Dim

To dim the LED strip you can use either a traditional rotary wired dimmer or our VaLO RF series wireless dimmer. When using a conventional rotary dimmer, the transformer of the LED strip must be TRIAC dimmable. The strips can also be controlled by DALI systems. Wireless dimming is perfect for applications where there is no wall switch for the luminaire, but the luminaire is powered by a constant current.

In the case of a smart home, a Zigbee transformer and controllers for wireless control are chosen. In Zigbee transformers, the receiver is already built-in.

With the VaLO RF wireless solution, you simply install the receiver between the LED strip and the power supply. You can then control the strip with wireless switches from wherever you want. The wireless switch is powered by batteries, which are easily replaceable. You can also mount the switch on the wall if you wish, but it does not need a separate power supply.

Create your own light

Why use an LED strip only for traditional applications when you can make a light from almost anything? Create your own wall light by bending the LED strip and the aluminium profile to the shape you want, or by fixing the LED strip to another heat-conducting material. Turn a mirror, table frame, trunk, table or chair into a lamp with the LED strip. A good design is half the job. We are happy to help you with your design, and we make LED strip made to measure at LedStore's LedShop.