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LED lighting in the kitchen with their own hands: how to mount?

One of the most important points in repair orconstruction is the selection of the right lighting. This point applies to any room in the house, be it a living room, bedroom, bathroom or kitchen. The use of LED lighting has recently become very relevant, which will fully satisfy the needs of everyone. is quite feasible and a simple amateur, there is no need to know any specific things. The main thing is to make the project and calculation correctly.Connection scheme for RGB-LED stripConnection diagram of RGB LED strip.

How do LEDs work?

An LED is a semiconductor,emitting light when electrical energy passes through it. To select the required brightness, you need to know the chemical composition of the material itself. It should be said right away that LEDs are not connected directly to the power source, since in this case overheating will occur, which leads to breakdown. In order to avoid this, a stabilizer is used, which is a current-stabilizing circuit. They can be absolutely any color. But if desired, you can make infrared or ultraviolet backlighting in the kitchen. LEDs are not the main lighting, they play the role of backlighting. Therefore, they are used to enhance portable flashlights or headlights on a car.A common form of LED.In order to decorate the kitchen interior with your own hands, you can use LED strip. It will add a certain elegance and help to place accents. Such illumination has its advantages:

  • in the kitchen there will always be enough light for cooking;
  • is not afraid of mechanical damage;
  • if in a day such lighting will work 16 hours, then it will last a little more than 15 years;
  • there are no problems with the choice of the color of the lamps;
  • immediately gives the brightness of light, since there is no need for reheating;
  • if necessary, it is easy to select the desired radiation angle;
  • fireproof, also for their installation there is no need to create certain temperature indicators in the environment in the kitchen;
  • During operation, there is no secretion of toxic substances, which makes them safe for living.

Suitable for DIY installation in the kitchenSMD tapes. They can be single-, dual-, triple- and quadruple-crystal. Depending on the cross-section, they are monochrome and full-color. The size varies from 1.6x0.8 mm to 5x5 mm. Return to contents</a>

What are the types of LED ribbons?

Popular series of LED strips.Many have seen such a designation as LED strip on store signs. Well, this is an LED strip. It has small LEDs arranged in a single order. The shape of the strip is very convenient for DIY installation. There are several types of strips, depending on the density of the lamps per 1 sq.m: 60, 120 and 240 pieces. Accordingly, the more of them, the brighter the lighting in the kitchen will be. It is also worth highlighting the types for moisture protection:

  • IP 20 is the weakest protection. Such LED lighting is intended for living rooms or bedrooms, since the humidity level there is generally at an optimal level.
  • IP 65 - medium protection. This type can be used not only in the kitchen, but also in the bathroom.
  • IP 68 - strong protection. This type can be attributed to professional lighting, as it is mainly used in landscape design, for example, fountains or pools.
  • Before purchasing the material, you should determine the lighting locations for yourself.Parallel connection option.If it is a work surface, then it is better to choose a more powerful brand, and if these are cabinets, and the LEDs will play a purely decorative role, then you can get by with low-power strips. The same LED backlighting can be used on the ceiling, in order to zone the kitchen into work and dining areas. As mentioned above, the intensity of lighting depends on the number of crystals. In addition, this parameter also affects color changes. When choosing a strip, you should pay attention to its marking. It is possible to combine different strips, which will allow you to create 15 million shades. This material is sold in rolls, each 5 meters long. But in addition to the tape itself, you should separately purchase a power supply and fasteners. Return to the table of contents</a>

    How to decorate the kitchen with LED lighting?

    To ensure that the kitchen has enough lighting for personal needs, LED lighting can be installed in several places:Connecting LED strips using Navigator connectors.

  • With it, you can draw glass shelves, cornices, cabinets and stained glass. And it will turn on as soon as the doors open, and when they are closed, and it will not work.
  • Lighting the table top as the main working surface.
  • If the LED backlight is installed on the lower part of the kitchen set, this will create the effect of hovering furniture.
  • If a multi-level ceiling is made in the kitchen, then one can illuminate each level or only one.
  • With the help of LED lighting it is possible to divide the room into zones using different intensity and color solutions.
  • If desired, the lighting can be mounted in both the door leaf and the kitchen arch, if any.
  • Backlight can be a border for decorative elements of the interior, such as photographs or paintings.
  • If the table top is made of glass, then it can be decorated with spot lighting.
  • Designers recommend using warm colors to create classic lighting, and if you want a modern style, then use cold tones. Return to contents</a>

    How to mount the lighting in the kitchen with your own hands?

    Scheme of the lamp body.Regardless of the chosen lighting option, the main thing is to remember that LED lighting should provide the required amount of light for the selected space. Before starting installation, you should stock up on:

    • LED strip with a power of 12 watts;
    • electric cable (diameter 0.75 mm²);
    • with forks;
    • wiring brackets;
    • soldering iron;
    • transformers;
    • double-sided tape;
    • insulating tape;
    • LED-profiles;
    • scissors;
    • power supply unit in 12 W;
    • corners under the lights.

    The installation of the LED strip looks like this:

  • First of all, the working surface must be prepared, that is, cleaned and degreased.
  • The tape is measured to the required lengths, afterwhich is cut. From the edges it is necessary to bare the contacts (1-1.5 cm). Next, two cable preforms are soldered to them. All contacts must be protected by insulation.
  • Scotch tape is glued to the corners on one side, and on the otheranother - LED strip. The transformer itself is installed nearby. But before installing it, you need to remove its case to determine the lower voltage, since the stripped contacts of the backlight are soldered on this side. An electric cable and a plug are attached to it on the opposite side.
  • A plastic box is placed inside the cabinet,which it is necessary to fix the extra wires so that they do not interfere. To do this, a hole of the required size is made there, through which the wires are pulled and fastened with staples. They must be connected in one place where the power supply will be mounted. By the way, regarding the connection of the wires. The main thing is to remember that the plus must go to the plus, and the minus, accordingly, to the minus. Then they are connected to the unit.
  • The last stage is the installation of the switch and its connection with the same unit.
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    Practical recommendations

    Electrical wiring diagram for spotlights. There are several tips you need to know to properly install the lighting in your kitchen with your own hands:

  • Buying LED-tape, the best option would bedo it in the appropriate store. In addition, it is better to pay attention to medium-priced products. They will burn bright enough and do not overheat.
  • In order for the LED backlight to work, it's worthwhile to monitor the insulation of the wires, otherwise the lighting will not work.
  • On the LED-tapes are designated "+" and "-", in the process of cutting the blanks, they will help you navigate. This designation has the form of a vertical line, along which it is necessary to make an incision of the material.
  • At the procurement stage, the primary consideration is the proper selection of the ratio of the power of the power source and the LED ribbon. In the opposite case, such an installation will not work for a long time.
  • Many use connectors to fasten wires, but it is better to use an ordinary soldering iron.
  • For soldering it is recommended to use rosin;
  • If there is a desire to adjust the intensity of lighting, then a dimmer and amplifiers are needed. They are installed with a power source.
  • That such lighting is not quickly tired, it is better to combine different colors.
  • In general, as is clear from all of the above, installing LED lighting in the kitchen with your own hands will not be particularly difficult.

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