LED Strip

Specifying LED strip comes down to output, efficacy and IP rating, the same three figures that determine whether a run will meet the brief, run efficiently and suit its environment. Output and efficacy are set by the LED density and quality of the strip, and comparing lumens per watt across options is more useful than comparing wattage alone, since two strips at the same power can differ noticeably in brightness. A 12v LED strip lights option is common for shorter domestic and cabinetry runs, where lower voltage simplifies driver selection, while longer commercial runs are often better served by 24V or 48V strip to reduce voltage drop over distance. IP rating should be matched to the environment: IP20 suits dry, protected spaces such as joinery and ceiling coves, while bathrooms, kitchens and exposed areas call for a higher-rated strip. Confirming these specs together at the quoting stage avoids a mismatch between strip, driver and application. For a complete, ready-to-install option instead of building the run from individual components, the LED Strip Kits range is worth comparing.

A LED strip run is rarely specified on its own, since the strip, profile, driver and controls all need to work together for a finished installation. For a clean, architectural way to house and diffuse the strip, the LED Strip Profiles range provides aluminium channels and diffusers sized to match. Every run also needs a compatible dimmer or colour control, and the Controllers range covers the options for standard and colour-changing strip. For outdoor LED strip lights specifically, checking the strip’s IP rating against the profile and connector’s own rating matters just as much as the strip itself, since a weak point anywhere in the run can let moisture in. Sourcing strip, profile and controls together from one supplier keeps the whole system compatible from the first metre to the last connector. Trade pricing and stock availability across the full range are confirmed through the Domus Partner network.