As both amateur and professional plant enthusiasts have discovered, energy-efficient LEDs are highly effective in virtually any grow light application. The benefits are immediately apparent: LED lights are long-lasting, use very little energy, and will not produce plant-wilting excess heat. As a result, many are installing LEDs in terrariums and other indoor garden applications. One of our customers did just that using UltraBright™ strip lights from Flexfire LEDs, and we asked him to share his experience in order to create a simple tutorial. Follow these steps and learn how to build your own terrarium grow light using LED strip lights. First, a combination of Flexfire LEDs 12v Design Series and 24v Architectural Series UltraBright™ strip lights were mounted onto aluminum bars and channels. This allows custom configuration, and the aluminum acts as a heat sink for the LEDs, helping them perform better and last longer. These aluminum bars are inexpensive and easy to find at any home improvement store. Adhesive pads were attached to the end of each bar; these pads rest on the rim of the terrarium. The power connection was soldered to the LED strip light, and a nylon tie was used to secure the power cables and protect the solder joints from any jarring movement. Finally, a blob of silicone was applied to insulate the solder points. The above process was repeated for the aluminum channels, also easily available at any home improvement store. Below left, a smaller aluminum channel was bolted onto two sides of the terrarium. Right, a view from below showing all the illuminated channels. Below left is a view from above one of the bars, which was painted black. The lights are on the underside, directed down at the plants. Also, a close-up...
Flexfire LEDs on a Remote Control Helicopter...
posted by Flexfire LEDs
In one of the more creative LED strip light applications we’ve seen to date, one of our customers purchased and placed Flexfire LEDs on a remote control helicopter used for aerial photography, the Single Rotor 700 Class Photoship. The lights are used for orientation, to help determine which way the camera is pointed. This video details the use of Flexfire LEDs UL Listed UltraBright™ Strip Lights in bright white, illustrating that they can easily be seen from up to 1,000 feet away even in bright daylight. Importantly, our customer mentions having tried several different LED lighting products in the past, noting that Flexfire’s were the first to achieve the desired light quality and brightness. Check the video below to see it in action! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wpZQFIhAgE Choose one of our convenient Flexfire LEDs strip light kits to suit the appropriate brightness, length and color of your LED display case lighting project: ...
Casino Lighting With LED Strip Lights...
posted by Flexfire LEDs
Based in Oklahoma, USA, Acura Neon is a commercial signage company that serves a wide range of customers across several U.S. states. With several casino clients, they asked about using Flexfire LED strip lights as internal slot machine lighting. In essence, they were seeking a lighting solution that was brighter, less expensive, and longer lasting than what they’d had before. We helped Acura Neon retrofit several slot machines with our UltraBright™ Architectural Series LED strip lights in Bright White, and the results were spectacular. These machines are significantly brighter than surrounding competitors, and are simply unavoidable for those passing by. Choose one of our convenient Flexfire LEDs strip light kits to suit the appropriate brightness, length and color of your LED casino lighting project: ...
Video: LED Amplifier Installation...
posted by Flexfire LEDs
If you want to run LED strip lights in a long, continuous section, you will need to use amplifiers. Fortunately, LED amplifier installation is a simple, do-it-yourself installation that is explained in the video...
Dock Lighting With LED Strip Lights...
posted by Flexfire LEDs
An American family living in a lake float house in Tennessee, USA wanted an aesthetically pleasant lighting solution that would improve safety and visibility during nighttime swimming activities. Their main safety concern is that it’s difficult for nearby boat operators to see people swimming in the lake. The family worked with us throughout the entire process, ultimately choosing Flexfire LEDs ColorBright RGB outdoor strip lights with waterproof protection. They lined their swimming platform with 20 meters of RGB 5050 IP68 LEDs, setting the strips on a continuous color-changing loop. The clients are extremely happy with the results, and often receive compliments on the striking exterior of their home. Best of all, they are now able to safely swim in the lake and fully enjoy the perks of their location during warm summer evenings. Choose one of our convenient Flexfire LEDs strip light kits to suit the appropriate brightness, length and color of your LED dock lighting project: ...