Help me replace some LED strip light please

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Hi all

Some years ago I bought some Amazon led strip light that runs above my garage doors(5m). Here it is

https://amzn.eu/d/f6a466R

Lots of the leds have gone and I’d like to replace it with something of better quality so probably not Amazon, there seem to be quite a few specialist websites.

I know I need ip65 and 5m(plus about 0.5 cable to go through the cavity wall)but after that I’m not sure which connectors I need. What I bought from Amazon came with the power supply/plug so required no effort on that front. Any help appreciated.

[Ranger 6]

From experience with similar stuff over my garage door I'd suggest you have two choices:

Buy cheap stuff - same again and replace it in another 5 years.

Buy good stuff and hope it lasts longer.


I didn't lose any of the lights, it just faded. They were quite acceptable and would've done another few years, but I also wanted a longer strip, so stayed with the same brand - Lepro. I figured £16 every 5 years is OK for me.

I bought these: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B088YSLWGJ?ref_=ppx_hz...

[Crudeoink]

Would something like this work ?

https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/LTWPLED5.htm...

I use TLC for all my DIY electrical bits, theyre well priced and the datasheets / instructions on every product is really useful

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Ranger 6 said:

From experience with similar stuff over my garage door I'd suggest you have two choices:

Buy cheap stuff - same again and replace it in another 5 years.

Buy good stuff and hope it lasts longer.


I didn't lose any of the lights, it just faded. They were quite acceptable and would've done another few years, but I also wanted a longer strip, so stayed with the same brand - Lepro. I figured £16 every 5 years is OK for me.

I bought these: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B088YSLWGJ?ref_=ppx_hz...

These would do the job but seem to be aimed at indoor use. That said,will it matter or are they all as average as one another?

[LordLoveLength]

If you want to make it last, it needs to be fitted onto a heatsink, led channel is cheap.
I’ve seen installations where led tape has been fitted over a mix of MDF and aluminium extrusion.
The failures always occur on the MDF sections after a few years.

If you want brighter look for cob tape. Gives a good uniform distribution and decent output without over driving the leds.

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LordLoveLength said:

If you want to make it last, it needs to be fitted onto a heatsink, led channel is cheap.
I ve seen installations where led tape has been fitted over a mix of MDF and aluminium extrusion.
The failures always occur on the MDF sections after a few years.

If you want brighter look for cob tape. Gives a good uniform distribution and decent output without over driving the leds.

Just been looking at this and have bought this

https://amzn.eu/d/6ynxx2x

Hoping the power cable is appropriate to go through the hole in my wall, it’ll go back thanks Amazon if not.

[Ranger 6]

Thanks - looks good and will keep it on my list for when the current strip needs changing.

I have the power inside and run the strip through a small hole along the frame.

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Had to send it back. The issue I now realise is that my electric garage doors were installed after I drilled the access hole and ran the cable through. It is now almost impossible to access the hole which is a pain.

So I’ve ordered a joiner:

https://ebay.us/m/XiOL2B

More strip:

https://ebay.us/m/jtOArU

All very cheap so replacing fairly often would not get me upset

[StevieBee]

Obviously a bit late to the party on this but for future and others, I would highly recommend Orko Lighting: https://www.orkolighting.co.uk