How to correctly install 220V LED strips
The LED strips They must always be cut along the division lines marked on the strip. The cuts will be made depending on the model of the LED strip. The remaining sections can continue to be used by simply soldering connecting wires to the split end.
1 Steps to follow for the installation of a 220V LED Strip
First step
The first step is to insert the 4-pin connector pin into the 220V LED strip. As we can see, the skewer has two very different parts, one with pointed spikes and the other with more rounded spikes. The first ones must match the aluminum sheets while the second ones will be the ones that are inserted into the connector plug.
Second step
Once all the elements have been connected, the next step is to connect the strip to the electrical network. If we have made the connection correctly, we will see how the LED strip lights up
Third step
If the strip does not light up, it is likely that the strip has polarity. Therefore, what we will have to do is rotate the plug/controller 180º and insert it again. We will see that, if we have carried out this step correctly, the strip will begin to provide lighting.
2 Different types of installation for this type of LED Strips
This type of strip is usually installed outdoors due to its IP65 protection. They are often used as a decorative motif for trees and facades due to their versatility and ease of installation. It is also usually installed indoors due to its simplicity of installation and in occasions where the installation of a power transformer is not possible, thus ruling out the . In this type of installations, it is recommended that the cooling of the strips be effective since the epoxy resin wrapping can work against it and cause overheating of the strip and affect its useful life.
3 Benefits of LED strips operating at 220V
- They are easy to connect, fast and simple
- Many meters can be installed continuously
- They withstand inclement weather due to their IP65 protection
- They are the right product when you do not have much space to house the transformer and other elements of the 12/24 VDC strips.
- Decorative use for all types of environments from residential to festive
