I recently replaced the rope lights in the FT kitchen tray ceiling with a warm white led strip, that even when fully dimmed is much too white and cold looking for us.
Can anyone provide me with a link to 12V super warm (2200k) strips?
The picture below is what I'm looking for.
Here is a page with every size available. They come in 5 meter rolls. Don't know about your 2200K as that is pretty yellow. I did warm at the windows, cool overhead. Why don't you message them?
LED Strip Light SMD 3528 Flexible Tape 300led DC12V indoor outdoor lighting... (https://www.ebay.com/itm/LED-Strip-Light-SMD-3528-Flexible-Tape-300led-DC12V-indoor-outdoor-lighting-rope/222532356387?var=521379163398&hash=item33cff64923:g:gsYAAOSw7D9Z3T11)
Pierce
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I've never seen 2200k - but when I ran 3000k they were very very close to the original hue of the U-bulbs overhead. I did one first and compared the two.
I won't post my link because I don't think the quality of the stripping I got was very good, you can do better (3000k is pretty common). Just commenting on color.
What was the rating of the strip you used?
Pete,
Check this source out. They have different shades.
John M.
Amazon.com: LEDwholesalers 16.4 Feet (5 Meter) Flexible LED Light Strip with... (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002Q907EW/ref=asc_df_B002Q907EW5240914/?tag=hyprod-20&creative=395033&creativeASIN=B002Q907EW&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167155520817&hvpos=1o3&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6524829708126684321&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=t&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9013420&hvtargid=pla-362671097167)
I bought these for our "warm white" indoor light conversions. I know this is not as warm as you are looking for, but we found them to be a very pleasant tone. You might just have to do some trial and error research to find what you are seeking. There is a lot of variation between different manufacturers and how they rate the color of their LED strips.
Amazon.com: LE 16.4ft 300 Units SMD 5050 LEDs Flexible Light Strip, 3000K... (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JQV6NNC/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
I only remember warm white, maybe 3000K.
The LE brand mentioned by Chuck is the brand I have had the best results with. I use soldered connections for reliability.
The Amazon.com: LE 16.4ft Waterproof Flexible LED Light Strip, 300 Units SMD... (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HSF65EA/ref=dp_sp_detail?psc=1)
have a smaller element @ 3000° K. You need a better dimmer, they should be able to dim to about 10%.
This one works well for me.
Amazon.com: SLBSTORES 3528 5050 12V DC Mini Remote Controller for Single... (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MHKCTLE/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
Or more expensive
Amazon.com: ITC (21005-DB) 100 Watt Dimmer Switch: Automotive (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L8KP16E/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
Or look at these lights.
33ft 100 LED String Lights Dimmable with Remote Control, TaoTronics Waterproo... (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NXEB0W2/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
These are micro LED bulbs in a copper thread sized 3 wire string. Bulbs are about 4" apart. These come with a low voltage power supply, plug into a 120v outlet for steady voltage. Unlike the strip lights they have no other voltage regulation chips. I used these waterproof strings on the edge of my big awning flap. Dimmer dims them way down.
I have been thinking about replacing the ceiling recess lights with these, cooler and dimable.
More choices. 2500k and rated for 9-14.8 volts.
Ultra Warm White White Top Emitting LED Strip Lights | LED Strip Lights -... (https://www.superbrightleds.com/cat/top-emitting/filter/LED_Color,White,136,4627:Color_Temperature,Ultra_Warm_White,137,6127:)
While color temperature is important the number of lumens per foot is important too. If color is too white/blue reduce temperature. If they are too bright even with a dimmer find a strip with lower lumens per foot. Usually these have smaller elements that may be spaced further apart. The LE brand from Amazon has had consistant quality, good adhesive backing and long life.
Try LED wholesalers.com they even have knowledgable folks that will answer the phone it's called customer service. Make sure you get leds that are designed to work on automotive voltage 10-15 volts or a regulated power supply.
T-Man
You referenced the tray lights in your post, do you think those are the same lights/color that are around and under the lip of the counter tops? I need to replace mine but was confused about the color. Your pic looks like what I need.
Trying to pick LED lights, has anyone considered the CRI (color rendition index, higher is better supposedly) of these lights?
Grocery stores use different LED lighting in different parts of the store for this reason. Fruits and veg use one type of light , meat another, frozen foods another.
These strips are pretty cheap. I went through several brands and temperatures to find ones that look good to us in our coach, are reliable and stick well. I used the left over cool white strips in the basement bays and in the engine compartment.
Roger