A lot depends on the lighting in the room: the type of furniture, the atmosphere, and most importantly, vision. If the lighting elements are not chosen correctly, there is a high probability of undermining the health of the eyes. To avoid negative consequences, you need to properly distribute the light in the room. An LED strip box is best for this.
Why LED lighting is better
LED strips very quickly gained popularity in the market due to their technical characteristics: longer service life in comparison with other lamps, bright glow, energy saving. A special box is used to fasten the tape. Installation of the box for ice tape is carried out both outside and inside the premises: on facades, walls, ceilings, as well as in the floor, furniture structures - wherever lighting is required.
The tapes are also convenient for assembly work, as they can be freely shortened and cut. The box itself for the ice tape is made of durable materials - anodized aluminum and plastic. In addition, there is an opportunity to choose the color and original design of the product.
Why do you need a tape box
During installation, it is important to use a special box that allows:
- shape the direction of light and create diffused lighting;
- complete the appearance of the backlight;
- protect from dirt and moisture on the tape;
- create additional suspension devices.
In addition to the technical and practical characteristics, the box also participates in the interior design of the room.
Variety of designs and installation methods
Constructions of boxes for belts differ depending on the material from which they are made. It is important to consider this indicator when choosing a product, as it affects the installation procedure. Usually the body is made of aluminum and plastic.
- The aluminum led strip box is very sturdy and comes in a "U" shape solid base configuration. the front side of the case is usually covered with glass, less often with plastic. This type of box is easy to assemble with your own hands. It promotes better direction and diffusion of light.
- A plastic profile is not often used due to its low strength. But this option is cheaper than aluminum and also serves as protection against pollution, is involved in decorating the room.
A high-quality profile will provide protection and a long service life for the LED strip. There are several types of box mounting:
- Angular. It is usually used to illuminate indoor spaces where the light must fall at an angle of 45 degrees (cabinets, cabinets, mezzanines). The profile is constructed from two walls connected to each other at right angles and a front side with a glass screen.
- Overhead. Suitable for mounting on any hard surface. Installation is carried out using glue, double-sided tape, self-tapping screws. A convenient option for decorating the kitchen area, ceiling and work surface lighting.
- Suspension. With this profile, you can create luminaires with your own hands and hang them on cables or fasten them to the ends.
- Embedded.Such a box has the highest strength and level of protection against moisture penetration, therefore it is often used for installation in the floor, on the outside of premises, in drywall, as well as on ceramic surfaces.
The LED strip box also differs in shape. There are designs of round, rectangular, curly, angular and square shapes. Each of them is used for specific purposes: for lighting bedrooms, for overhead and built-in boxes, for installation on walls, in corners and for hanging.
The box for the tape can also differ in the place of installation: hidden niches, niches for lighting, and an open surface. When installing the box in hidden niches, and usually these are plasterboard structures, the body is mounted in the plinth. Thus, the box itself is not visible. The box is also installed on open surfaces such as building cladding or outdoor objects.
Application features
LED strips are a universal light source. It can be used as permanent lighting in residential, public and industrial areas. Diode tape is widely used in the advertising field. Due to its flexibility, it is easy to transform it into any form: display letters, numbers, signs and pictures. They even use tape to decorate cars, not to mention design and architecture.
Filter types
There are several types of smoothing filters: inductive, capacitive, LC RC filters. But for an LED strip, only an inductive smoothing filter is suitable.
The varistor limits voltage drops, prevents damage to the device. The task of the choke is to smooth out the current. Essentially, an inductor is an inductive coil - copper wire wrapped around a coil. Installed in series with the circuit. Capacitors function as chokes, but are installed in parallel with the circuit.
The nuances of production and installation
The LED lights in the box are quick to install. To install the box, you need to prepare fasteners and a structure for fastening. The tape is fixed in the body with glue or double-sided tape.
Installation is carried out in the following order:
- Freeze the profile.
- Mount the LED strip.
- Check and prepare accessories.
- Cover the LED strip in the box body with a light diffuser.
A diffuser is needed to create unique, high-quality lighting. Thanks to him, the light goes down smoothly and does not irritate the eyes. The profile is usually attached using special brackets from the kit, instant glue, clips and screws.
LED strips are usually 5 meters long. This measure is considered the most convenient for effective and long service. Sections of tape can be combined, but the expiration date will be reduced, and each section will have to be connected to the power supply separately. Before you start mounting the backlight in the box, it is worth considering this point.
Selection Tips
The choice of a box for an LED strip depends on many conditions. Initially, you need to take into account the material from which the case is made, since this is the technical and aesthetic side of the issue. The choice of materials will depend on where the building will be located (street, inside the building, etc.).
After the functions of the box have been determined, you can consider it as a decorative element. It is better to disguise the iron case than to install a designer plastic one and replace the entire structure after the first trouble.
