FAQ
Q: Does this 220V COB LED strip light need a separate driver?
A: No. It connects to mains supply through a plug-in power cord. There is no low-voltage driver to specify, mount, or maintain, which removes a component and a potential fault point from long runs.
Q: Who should install it?
A: A qualified electrician, in accordance with local wiring regulations. This product operates at mains voltage and is not suitable for DIY installation.
Q: How does it compare with the 8mm mains-voltage models in the range?
A: This is the narrowest mains-voltage strip in the D series at 5mm wide, fitting slim channels that will not accept the 8mm models. Output is 850 lm/m at 240 LEDs per metre. Where a wider profile is acceptable, the 8mm and 10mm mains models offer alternative output and cut-length combinations.
Q: Why is the cut interval 100mm when low-voltage strips cut at 10–50mm?
A: Mains-voltage circuit design requires longer LED segments in series. Plan run lengths in 100mm increments. Where precise short-length matching is needed — short cabinet sections, for instance — a low-voltage model is the appropriate choice.
Q: What supply voltages and frequencies does it accept?
A: AC 200–240V at 47–63 Hz, covering both 50 Hz and 60 Hz supply regions. For 110–135V supply areas, specify the AC 127V model in the D series.
Q: What does IP43 cover?
A: IP43 provides protection against solid objects above 1mm and against spraying water at an angle up to 60° from vertical. It suits interior installations and sheltered positions. It is not rated for direct rain exposure, immersion, or washdown environments.