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FAQs About Strip Lights
What are strip lights?
Strip lights are a type of linear lighting, ideal for accent lighting, task lighting, or general lighting in commercial or residential applications. They generally consist of LED chips mounted into a linear housing with diffusers, and are available in a variety of lengths, wattages, and color temperatures.
What are the different types of strip lights that are available?
Strip lights come in a variety of shapes and sizes. From recessed and surface-mounted to pendant and suspended strip lights, each of these fixtures offer unique benefits and design possibilities.
What are some common applications for strip lights?
Strip lights are perfect for industrial, commercial, and residential applications. They provide bright and uniform illumination in any space, and are ideal for adding ambience to restrooms, kitchens, and hallways. They are remarkably energy-efficient, offering up to 85% energy savings compared to traditional lighting solutions.
How to remove strip lights?
To remove strip lights, there are several steps that need to be followed.
Turn off the power to the area at the breaker or fuse box.
Remove the light bulbs from the fixture.
Detach the metal pan to expose the internal components of the fixture.
Disconnect all the wiring.
Remove the mounting screws that are holding the strip light fixture to the ceiling.
If the fixture is not being replaced, patch the holes where the old strip light fixture was mounted and paint the area to match the rest of the space.
How many kilowatts does a fluorescent light strips use?
To determine how many kilowatts a strip light with fluorescent bulbs uses depends on how many bulbs are being used, their size, and wattage. For example, a 4-foot strip light with (2) 32W T8 fluorescent bulbs uses 0.064kW. To get that number you take the total wattage of the strip light, which was 64 watts and divide that number by 1,000 (which equals 1kW).
How to know if strip lights meet code?
To determine if strip lights meet code will depend on several factors. Typically, these fixtures need to be UL, cULus, or ETL Listed. The NEC (National Electrical Code) offers a specific set of guidelines for light fixtures to ensure their safe operation. It is also a great idea to check with your local municipality as well to see if there are any additional rules or mandates.
How to mount a ceiling flush strip light?
If your looking to mount a strip light flush to the ceiling, you need to follow a few simple steps.
Turn off the the power to area where the fixture is being installed.
Remove the cover pan from the fixture to expose the mounting holes and internal wiring.
Use the mounting hardware that comes with the strip light fixture to secure it flush against the ceiling.
Then make all the necessary wiring connections and turn the power back on to the area.
What advantages do LED strip lights provide?
LED strip lights are a cost-effective and energy-efficient lighting source. They provide illumination of up to 90% compared to traditional bulbs, using less electricity for a longer lifespan. Their versatility allows them to be used in many different applications.
