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Well I finally got around to fitting some LED 5050 Cool White LED strip lights under my awning box. I used aluminium micro flat profile which is 14mm by 7mm which is perfect for the LED strip lights as they just slide into the profile.
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It's mounted onto the awning box by small clips drilled and screwed then the profile is clipped into place. They come in 2M lengths so I needed 3.
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I then ran a separate 12v feed up through the back of the fridge into the void above the oven where I mounted the switch.
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Finished:
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Just going to add a dimmer module at the weekend.

David
 
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Yeah I also bought the angled version to use in the garage but also tried it on the awning but found the LED's were slightly glaring so used the flat profile so get a subtle reflection from the van which I think looks better ;)

So going to use he angled profile in the garage where it needs direct light
 

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Well I took a chance that the stuff from Aten lighting would be better quality and for sure it is
Even when only 6" stuck on it took the weight of the coil no problem

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What did you get with the Aten lighting? Can't quite make out from the pics...:LOL:
 

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What did you get with the Aten lighting? Can't quite make out from the pics...:LOL:
4.5 metres of better quality LED's with clearly genuine 3M adhesive unlike the £5 a roll jobs.
Cost £30 after discount at Malvern show.

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My LED's have got the 3m tape also on the back and definitely wasn't £5 a roll lol, I paid £44 for 6 metres which I know was expensive but didn't want any rubbish
 

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My LED's have got the 3m tape also on the back and definitely wasn't £5 a roll lol, I paid £44 for 6 metres which I know was expensive but didn't want any rubbish
Yes the cheap stuff says 3m too but you can hear it crackle each time you run a finger along it. I'm quite confident the stuff from Aten will stay put (y)
 
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You may find that in very very hot weather that the tape may not hold as good as UK weather. I taped some old LED's up when I was in Croatia earlier this year and the heat just melted the 3m tape. I wasn't bothered as it was just temporary and I knew I was fitting the profile when I got home home.

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Yes the cheap stuff says 3m too but you can hear it crackle each time you run a finger along it. I'm quite confident the stuff from Aten will stat put (y)
Well they were cheaper than the ones I've now fitted but not the £5 a roll jobbies :D
 

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Guys they look great and I'm tempted but....don't you get loads of mozzies and moths when you use them?

I just like ice and lemon in my gin and tonic not daddy long legs too:eek:
 

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Are they useful for lighting in a meaningful way, or just decoration ?

I ask cos I needed a couple of goes to get the right (LEDs) bulbs for inside van ! :)
 
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IMO yes because when we are away we always spend as much time outside and when darkness dawns the existing awning light is as useful as s chocolate fire guard, they give off great light, maybe a little too much :D hence I'm going to fit a dimmer (y)
 

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Looks great... I've had some led strip for a while .... you have prompted me to do something .... thanks
 

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Do be aware that not all led strips are equal
My first attempt with cheap stuff from eBay ended up on the floor as the adhesive softened with heat
This stuff which seems ok so far was from ATEN lighting and 5 times the price

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Hmmmm another bloomin job ! Is that the 5050 strip from Aten ?

I was adding up the wattage and thought the 4M length came to 60W but that looks bright enough ?
 

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Hmmmm another bloomin job ! Is that the 5050 strip from Aten ?

I was adding up the wattage and thought the 4M length came to 60W but that looks bright enough ?
I don't know what my 4.5 metre length is rated at but I just watched my BM1 monitor and it never flinched

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I tried mine last night with the awning out and it is like daylight on 100%

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