strip LEDs lights for my transformers collection

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Originally Posted by Rev

I use IKEA strips. The are warm, which I like. I live in a century home, not a loft. You can see in my collection thread.

Your set up is so clean and well executed. It was what inspired me to tackle my lighting project.

Originally Posted by Deception

Are the ones on eBay worth buying and are they easily removed once you stick them on?

Which ones? Link?

[Deception]

http://m.ebay.ca/itm/5M-3528-5050-28...d=520353917630


I'm looking for cheapest but best looking option. I have no problem with wiring it myself

[justprime]

Is there a uv worry with these lights? Don't need the yellowing factor.

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Originally Posted by justprime

Is there a uv worry with these lights? Don't need the yellowing factor.

Short answer is no.

Originally Posted by Deception

Are the ones on eBay worth buying and are they easily removed once you stick them on?

Once you stick them on, they are on quite well. I made a mistake in my set up and needed to peel off one of the strips and basically that strip was not reusable. So they stick quite well. They will leave a sticky film on the glass when peeled. I have noticed over time, sometimes they peel off naturally in random spots. It's a matter of gently applying pressure and it's back on again. I have even gone as far as added a tiny drop of Gorilla Glue, but that was on the top level where the strip is stuck to wood.

Originally Posted by Deception

http://m.ebay.ca/itm/5M-3528-5050-2835-3014-5630-300-600-1200LEDs-Flexible-Strip-Light-Non-Waterproof-/221497114292?nav=SEARCH&varId=520353917630


I'm looking for cheapest but best looking option. I have no problem with wiring it myself

Seems like you are looking to achieve something similar to what I did. You need to make a decision on what type of strips you want to go with because that will dictate what parts you need.

The three main types of strip lights are 3528, 5050 and 5630. The higher the number, the brighter the bulb. Number of LEDs per reel will also factor into your decision. I went with 3528 type 300 LEDs per reel (standard), non-water resistant. I have lined three of four edges of each shelf with a stirp so I did not require a brighter bulb type. Plus I wanted to keep my power draw as low as possible. This I found to be the most economical solution for my needs.

Keep in mind that 3528 strips are 8mm wide. The others are 10mm. The connectors and couplers you buy will need to match. Of course, the solderless connections are so much more convenient.



Here's a reference I used to help make my decision.

Wiring approach is a whole other discussion as there is wattage decrease over distance.

[zackmak]

I’ll be heading down this path with light strips, too. One thing I’m finding is the depth of your shelving plays a key role too, especially with the solid-coloured shelving. The deeper the shelves, the less light reaches to the figures in the back. You could stick the strips further back, but the light strips look too ‘in your face’ , in my opinion. Pushing all the figures up front may not always be an option, though I go by ‘less is best’ for presentation-wise.

And then different shadow positions based on where you put the lights will also occur. Not a big thing for most people, but it definitely gives off a different presentation.