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LED strip lighting: why it’s a must for any project
Mood setting, design enhancing and highly functional, strip lighting is a highly versatile lighting solution that can be specified in almost any space By Chris Anderson, Technical Manager, Ansell Lighting
at Ansell Lighting who offers further insight into its versatility, the variety of products available and how it can be used to both illuminate and enhance project design. Although LED strip lighting has been around for
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years we are seeing a real surge in its use and popularity. Moving away from a standalone accent lighting option, it has become a firm favourite for specifiers looking for functional task and ambient lighting solutions. There are multiple reasons for this.
Improvements in technology, evolving lighting design trends, ease of application and a breadth of product choice, means strip lighting caters to a multitude of project demands and design aspirations. There are now countless LED strip lighting
options available, all with a variety of different features and benefits, catering to projects of all types. From high output strips that are suitable as a main light source, to flexible strips that bend around curved surfaces to enhance architectural forms; whether the project is commercial or residential there are options to suit all. Dimmable strips, dot-free COB strips and even colourful, dynamic pixel strips are available, ensuring all design visions can be achieved without compromising on lighting performance.
ith its popularity surging and use becoming more widespread, we spoke with Chris Anderson, Technical Manager
LED strip lighting is also available in a variety of
colour formats. From single-colour white to RGBW options offering millions of different hues, strip lighting can be used to deliver just about any colour required and to create diverse atmospheres. The creative potential of LED strip lighting means
it is an unrivalled design tool. It can be recessed into alcoves, applied around ceilings, staircases and other structural features to highlight architecture; it can be integrated into joinery such as kitchen cabinets, shelving units and wardrobe interiors to provide functional illumination and it can be used in bathrooms to add subtle illumination around mirrors or beneath vanity units. Its application extends to the outdoors too. Strips
can be fitted along pathways, around decking, or beneath handrails to provide safe, low-level lighting that enhances both safety and style. Another reason behind the rise in strip lighting is
its ease of installation. Strip lighting is an installers best friend. Simply cut to length at the marked interval, peel back the adhesive backing and stick directly onto the surface as required. Strips can then be connected using plug-and-play connectors or soldered joins, depending on the system. They are then ready to use. In spaces where strips may be more visible, they
can also be mounted with aluminium extrusion profiles for a more professional aesthetic. This too is quick and easy to do and also helps with heat dissipation, prolonging the life of the LEDs.
30 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING • SEPTEMBER 2025 When specifying LED strips for projects there are
a number of technical factors to consider that may also impact product choice. SDCM, (standard deviation colour matching) refers to the closeness of colour between LEDs on a printed circuit board - the lower the value, the closer the colour consistency will be. Copper PCB weight refers to the thickness of the copper used in the printed circuit board, with a higher weight offering better performance. LED pitch refers to the distance between the LED chips on the printed circuit board. The closer the distance the smoother and more seamless the light distribution will appear. Compatible with a wide range of control
systems, LED strip lighting is incredibly responsive and easy to operate, again adding to its appeal. It can be paired with sensors for responsive, energy-efficient operation or connected to smart lighting platforms for automated or app-based control. This flexibility makes it particularly well suited to modern homes and workplaces, where adaptability and efficiency are key. Offering so much versatility, it’s little surprise
that LED strip lighting has become such a hugely popular lighting solution. Enabling projects to achieve functional, design led outcomes, it is proving itself to be one of the most powerful products in today’s lighting arena.
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