Description:
Input Voltage: DC12V
LED Qty: 60
Length: 1 m
Light Color: Warm White
Light Source: SMD3528
Rated Wattage: 4.8W
Degrees Of Protection: IP65
You can cut them to exactly the length you prefer and that is best suitable for your target application.
Mod: This item & seller are from overseas and thus doesn't have an Aus tick to ensure safety of the product. Buyer beware
I did. OK.
Make sure that you have power cord. I don't think that it is included
Yep. I've got one of these. Postage is a bit slow, but turns out that doesn't matter. I still haven't done anything with mine… it's in the "to do" drawer as soon as I work out what to do with it. Probably just strip lighting on the back of my desk to light my monitors. I've powered it up, looks good, no complaints here. Price is certainly right.
how do you wire them up?
i would like something for my car or a usb connector for my monitors but no idea how to do it
Mine came with about 2" of red and black wire exposed at 1 end, prestripped. If you hook it up to DC12V, they come on (quite bright). You could do this if you had a 12V battery or a wallwart / powerpack. Red to positive, black to negative.
I also tested it at 5V using an old Nokia charger and the LED's are still reasonably bright. I'll probably end up using mine at 12v though and wire it up with a potentiometer so I can adjust the brightness at night.
@toristo:
Expect some smoke - a standard pot won't handle 4.5W. You'll want something a bit more sophisticated.
There are 5V versions, link in comments. Could be handy with do many USB power supplies.
I'm only getting this for a bit of fun & experimentation.
Have fun!
Sorry - that's a good call out - I'd actually be using PWM via an old Arduino. The pot is purely the interface in this instance.
A few times for 12 volt fittings. Quick delivery. I'm happy with my purchases.
price is now USD3.25. still interested though - what are some typical applications?
did you use the coupon?
i did, but didn't work for blue. ok i got it now - it only works for warm white
i was thinking replacing the lighting in the boot of my car with them
Using coupon it comes to $2 US inc shipping (10~ day delivery)
Expired already only warm white colour
Thanks, ordered a couple metres :)
edit: Oh, is free shipping only for 1m?
edit 2: Ah I see, its 81c for the strip and $1.19 for shipping
the coupon applies for additional led strips, however shipping costs increase, it isn't flat rate shipping.
Ordering 2 for au$4 delivered:
Subtotal: AUD$7.64
Super Saver Shipping (10-20 Working Days): AUD$2.15
Coupon(1500724825-special deal): AUD-$5.73
Grand Total : AUD $4.06
The coupon applies for additional LED strips, and buy more save more!
USD $2.00 for 1pc
USD $3.45 for 2pcs
USD $14.25 if you get 10pcs
I would stick with eBay for these led strip lights and they sell these with power packs, dimmers, flash options, multi colours etc. use these in laundry under overhead cupboards, around kitchen kickboards etc
Got a link for that?
So cheapest is $10.75 delivered 5m white.
Here on eBay it's $8.69AUD/$7.06USD (5M, 3528, waterproof, white).
See my post below for even cheaper.
I might skip this, would have jumped at smd 5050 though.
What's the difference? Brighter?
A SMD 5050 means its 5mm by 5mm. This cable uses SMD 3528 which is 3.5mm by 2.8mm. The SMD 5050 is large enough that it has 3 light diodes compared to the SMD 3528 which only has 1. As a result, for a SMD 5050 and SMD 3528 led strip, both with the same number of led chips, the SMD 5050 would brighter.
An SMD 5050 is also more efficient in terms of cost or power required per lumen brightness. But it all depends on what you're going to use it for. If you need low brightness, then it's better to just go with the SMD 3528. Not to mention that the SMD 5050 led strip would be warmer than a SMD 3528 led strip. Though still much less than the burning hot temperature of an incandescent light bulb.
does the power come from the car power supply
No, from the flux capacitor.
You could, but the LEDs won't like it much. A car's electrical system may give anything from less-than-12V with the engine off, depending on your battery condition, and 13.8-14.4V with the engine running. Visibly you'll see a change in brightness, but at the higher voltages you'll likely shorten the LEDs' life, and at worst fry them.
Ideally you'd power it with a constant current driver, or you could use a regulated 12V power supply. Though for $2 a strip, you might just connect it up and see how it goes.
Can I use this in the fish tank? Submerged?
Degrees Of Protection: IP65
IP65: Dust-tight & Water projected by a nozzle (6.3 mm) against enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects.
So it can't be submerged.
you'd also need to check its resistance to corrosion if you're using LED strips in a salt water tank. Salt water is nasty stuff.
If I bought 2pc, will it be 2m or 1mx2?
it will be 1mx2.
This may sound stupid to some, but heck here it goes:
How do I connect it to power once I cut it? Do I need every cut to be plugged separately? (someone pls explain in layman's terms!)
you will need a power pack for every led strip you want to connect. once you cut the strip you will need a special plug that allows it to connect to a power pack too. have a look at the eBay link I put in above comment and you will see the extent of other items you will need to buy to make this work.
here's what google found for cutting and fitting DC12V LED strip lights…
http://www.bushranger.com.au/Flexible_LED_Strip_Lights_wirin…
I wouldn't try this on your computer - it will either be dim or run over-current. USB is rated at max 0.5A at 5V which is 2.5 watts. The 1M strips are generally ~5 watts (your eBay listing doesn't list the current though) so it will either be dim by design, or burn out your port, or the system will disable the port to protect it.
You might be able to get away with a high current USB charger, but that kinda defeats the purpose.
This is a shit deal.
You can find them cheaper on eBay at $1.87 USD inc. ship. (1m/3528/waterproof/white)
It's cheaper on AliExpress for bulk - 10m for $10.55 USD inc. ship. compared to myled $14.25USD.
Not to mention eBay store feedback\reputation and customer protection.
Why would people want to dropshit their stuff through China myled? Reviews of this shop are average and scarce.
Placed order for 2 at us$3.45 delivered. That makes this deal cheaper than $1.87 ea. Have had good experience ordering from this deal's site. They have improved their deliveries in 2014, which apparently was the major problem.
You are incorrect. Using the eBay link I just posted its $2.92 USD for 2M inc. ship. (3528/waterproof/white). And this isn't even a 'sale' price.
Do you even OzBargain bro?
Thanks for the insult "bro". Marked as hidden.
Do you neg my posts because I've shown that you're wrong? Or because I used satire?
brenwildman raises the point above about the quality of myLED products.
I bought some globes a few months back, and of the 5 3 have failed.
1 blew when I was in the room, it went pop and the globe was hot. Another blew a few days ago, but i was not around. I discovered all the lights were out and when I replaced the fuse, I discovered this globe wasn't working, now it has been replaced, no more fuse issues, so while not 100% proof its pretty likely this globe blew the fuse.
All the globes are now in the bin. IT's NO bargain.
Check this thread out
This is a deal about low voltage lighting, not at mains voltages. Your unfortunate issue is about a very different product.
Did you do a bit of diagnostics…
What voltage is your electricity?
Were there any power surges or lightning before the failures?
Household voltage may vary in your location & be above the operating voltage of the led
Do you have any other 230V led lights installed from a different supplier? Were they affected?
Did it happen in a particular light fitting? I've repeatedly had different local supplier's CFL globes quickly fail in 1 fitting, which turned out to be the problem.
If that all checks ok, it's the less.
What was myled's response to your complain?
The LED says 240V (dimmable)
Given the past history with MyLED by others here, I doubt if I will get any positive response.
They were cheap and I mark it down to experience.
The Globes were in different rooms when they failed, so I doubt the socket is at fault, but thanks for the suggestion.
Cheers. Still better to fail than to burn! A bad experience.
My home voltage is probably outside the operating range during the day, at 250-260V. (Must check at night.) I'd expect cheap mains leds to fail quickly, so don't use them.
Forum topic Should Overseas Electrical Items e.g. lights (requiring mains power) be allowed on OzBargain?
But mains lighting is very different matter to the low voltage lights in this deal.
You can't just plug in an led globe (regardless of where it's bought ) and expect it to work at well above its input voltage.
A bit of chatter about home voltages well above the standard 230 volts. Said to be due to rooftop photovoltaic installations.
Currently showing 250V in my house despite rain, and often approaching 260V when sunny. No rooftop solar, but plenty in area.
Running mains led lights at higher than rated voltages - dangerous.
I wouldn't install 230V led lighting that does not meet Australian standards. This has been pointed out many times in deals - even by Mods. The risk is too great for the savings.
But 12 volt fittings are a very different matter. Have had 100% success rate from myled, so I'm happy buying more. Delivery has been within 10days.
Thanks MyLED. Ordered on the 7th, shipping notification on the 12th, arrived on the 15th.
Mine has arrived in Brisbane. Usual around 10 day delivery time after order. Red & black leads attached.
Installed :-)
Mine came today, pretty quick
![[USD $2 Shipped] Waterproof 4.8w LED Flexible Strip @MyLED.com](https://files.ozbargain.com.au/n/73/177773.jpg?h=927c016e)
sounds alright to me, anyone shopped here before?