If you’re installing your Strip Light, there are certain things you need to keep in mind about the space where you plan to put it, the mounting material, and more. This quick guide to how to install a Strip Light will take you through all of that so that your Strip Light installation goes smoothly from start to finish. Just follow these simple steps and you’ll be well on your way!
What You Need
For this installation, you’ll need:
- The light kit comes with the product.
- A few screws and extension cord if necessary.
- A little electricity understanding and know-how.
- Basic hand tools like pliers, wire cutters, and screwdrivers.
Where To Put It
To install the Strip Light, make sure that you have the right tools on hand. This may include an electrician’s knife, tester, power strip, and electrical tape. If there is already an electrical outlet in place, be sure to plug the power strip into this outlet or have it connected before installation. Once everything is wired up correctly and tested for function, attach your new light source so that it hangs from the ceiling.
To install an LED Strip Light, turn off all power to that area. If there is no existing electrical source in place, you will need an electrician or someone with experience in wiring up homes and businesses. Whether you choose someone you know or have never met before, it is always important to verify their credentials and experience before having them work on your electrical sources. A good way of doing so is by asking them for information such as their full name, contact information, and relevant certification information.
Installing Strip Lights
The following five steps will show you how to install your Strip Light:
- Remove the hanging cord and snap-in hanger from the fixture by pressing on the snap-in hanger tab.
- Cut the tape on the back of your Strip Light, exposing about an inch of cable along with a wire connector at one end of your Strip Light that should be clipped off with needle nose pliers or wire cutters.
- Strip off the outer jacket and pull back about four inches of insulation from each conductor, leaving approximately two inches exposed.
- Strip about 1⁄4 insulation from each conductor using the same stripping technique as used for regular electrical wiring
- Connect the wires according to the polarity indicated in your Strip Light kit: black (hot) connected to white (neutral) and red (load) connected to black (hot).
- Snap Strip Light into its housing making sure it is securely fastened before plugging it.
How Much Do They Cost?
Strip Lights are energy efficient and easy to install. These bulbs are typically more expensive but have benefits that can last up to five years. The most common Strip Light is fluorescent, but there are other types like incandescent, linear led, or halogen options. Installing the strips is simple and involves just screwing the light onto an electrical outlet box or ceiling socket.
Depending on your Strip Light, you could spend anywhere from $0.10 to $0.30 per LED. LED lights to use only 5-20 watts of energy (as opposed to 50-300 watts for incandescent bulbs) and last about ten times longer than their incandescent counterparts. You may also be able to recoup some or all of your investment through rebates or utility company incentives for choosing energy-efficient lighting options.
Benefits Of Using Strip Lights
You may be thinking about trying LED lights for the first time, and if so you are in luck. LED Strip Lights offer many benefits over other options available, such as conventional lighting.
Strip Lights are flexible and lightweight, which means they are easy to install and move around. They also offer a unique aesthetic, so they are perfect for adding highlights to any interior. What’s more, LED Strip Lights can produce multiple colors. So if you want purple accent lighting in your living room or green accent lighting in your kitchen, an LED Strip Light is a perfect solution.
