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August 12, 2017 18:07

Making LED lighting shelves in the closet

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Before proceeding to the instructions with photos and video examples, immediately wanted to draw your attention to the fact that we will not discuss options with the installation of spotlights and halogen lamps.This is due to the fact that to make the backlight closet in your own hands, you can quickly and without damaging the shelves, if pokleit in the right places LED tape.This installation option is more cost effective and safe.Next, we consider the step by step instructions with photos and video examples that clearly show you how to mount the LED lights in the storage shelves, kitchen and even a bookcase!

Contents:
  • Step 1 - Preparing for installation
  • Step 2 - The basic process

Step 1 - Preparing for installation

So, before you start creatingLED lighting cabinet with your own hands, you need to consider a few important points:

  • In what place will be the most efficient diodes for lighting shelves, and at the same time will not cause a nuisance?
  • How will the on / off lamps and where the light switch is situated?
  • How LED lights will be connected to the home network 220 volts?

We recommend placing tape over the LED shelves as shown in the photo below.With this arrangement, the diodes least susceptible to mechanical damage and also highlights areas will be covered by a well-illuminated.Fixing tapes on the shelf Convenient placement of LED lamp

As for the light switch, it can be neatly placed under one of the shelves or display on the outer side wall of the cabinet.You can also make automatic backlight closet coupe - to LED Strip Light is activated when the door is opened.There are ready-made sets of lamps equipped with special motion sensors that react only to the opening of the door.In our example, it would be considered another alternative - setting the limit switches, which will turn off the lights in the closet compartment when the door is completely closed.Placing the switch on the rear panel

And the last question - connection option.Since the LED strip is powered by 12 volts, it must be connected to the power supply.The latter, in turn, is included in the socket, but you can bring a separate cable for lighting shelves in the cabinet.In this case, it is recommended to open the wiring on the ceiling and the wall to the place of installation of the cabinet.Deciding all preliminary questions can sketch lighting scheme, to buy all the necessary materials and proceed to create a LED backlight.Wiring furniture LEDs The second connection option

Step 2 - The basic process

To make it more clear how to make the lighting in the closet, give step by step instructions with photos of each stage of the installation examples:

  1. Measure the required length of tape and cut the appropriate piece.Do not forget to cut the LED strip is only allowed in designated areas as shown in the picture below.Fitting How to cut the LED strip
  2. the installation site LEDs fasten plastic corner 10 x 10 mm.With it, you can make hidden illumination that the tape did not spoil the overall view of the shelves.Mounting bracket
  3. to hold the cable in the closet, do the very inconspicuous and convenient location hole with a special crown.An important point - that the sheet chipboard vomited, and the contours of the holes are smooth, crown, first drill a hole depth of no more than 5 millimeters, then dosverlite input from the reverse side.The hole in the rear wall The crown of the tree for shtrobleniya
  4. If you decide to make the backlight all the shelves in the closet, be sure to drill a small hole in the corner, as shown in the photo below.This is necessary in order to allow the cable to the top.Carrying on the corner of the cable
  5. Pull the cord and hide it in the special cable channels, which are best mounted on liquid nails.Installation of cable channels Liquid nails photo
  6. Pour diode tape for area and connect to the power supply.To learn how to connect LED strips to the network, we have been told.Installation of LED in the closet
  7. Independently set the limit switches in appropriate locations, connect them to the lighting and check that you created the lighting works.Limit switches on the door Results of work

Here and all installation instructions.As you can see, to make lighting the shelves inside the cabinet compartment with your hands is not difficult, and besides diode tape in this case will be the best one for this lamp.By the way, if you want to organize such an option of lighting in the kitchen or book cabinet or on a shelf under the mirror in the bathroom, then the tape can glue on the end flanges, which will create a more original look of the furniture.Glass shelves in such a case would look something like the picture: Decorative lighting in the interior The original idea for the house

also recommend necessarily see the video samples that clearly show how to make the lighting in the closet with his hands:

A brief overview of the automation system Detailed installation instructions LED strip Ready luminaire shelves Another smart lighting
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