#3,029 in Tools & Home Improvement
Reddit mentions of HitLights Cool White LED Strip Lights, UL-Listed Premium High Density 16.4ft, 600LED, 5000K, 48W, CRI 91.5, 12V DC LED Tape Lights for Kitchen, Under Cabinet Decoration
Sentiment score: 2
Reddit mentions: 3
We found 3 Reddit mentions of HitLights Cool White LED Strip Lights, UL-Listed Premium High Density 16.4ft, 600LED, 5000K, 48W, CRI 91.5, 12V DC LED Tape Lights for Kitchen, Under Cabinet Decoration. Here are the top ones.
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- PREMIUM HIGH DENSITY LIGHT STRIP - UL LISTED tape light uses double side PCB and 2835 LEDs, more durable and reliable for use. More than 60000Hours(6 Years) lifespan and these discreet strips feature closely packed LEDs for smooth, even light without spotting.
- UPGRADED LED TAPE ADHESTIVE - Compared with other LED strip lights that are not high quality, we use high-quality blue adhesive with heat resistance, strong viscosity and integration.
- SIMPLE AND EASY TO USE - The rated output power is 48W. Power supply not included, just buy our 60W POWER SUPPLY(ASIN B00HENQAMS) together with this product, then you are ready to go! Simply peel off the back cover and adhere this strip light to anywhere you want.
- DIMMABLE and FLEXIBLE - these LED strips are dimmable with dimmer, cuttable and connectable, perfec lighting for a variety of indoor / interior uses like under-cabinet lighting in kitchens, ambient accent lighting in bedrooms, lighting toekicks in bathrooms or adding a backlighting source to displays decorations or book shelves.
- HITLIGHTS QUALITY. Backed by a SIX year from HitLights. Contact our US-based customer service team at any time for no-hassle troubleshooting and replacement or for any questions about purchasing or installation.
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Specs:
| Color | High Density 600leds Cool White |
| Height | 0.9 Inches |
| Length | 9.65 Inches |
| Size | Indoor Use Only - 600LED |
| Weight | 0.15 Pounds |
| Width | 8.47 Inches |
I thought I'd post some more info on my lights, specifically the cost of setting them up. If I had to venture a guess, I'd say this project cost less than $100 for every piece and part involved. It's hard to guess because I had all the zip ties, connectors, heat shrink, wire, etc laying around but $100 seems about right. That said, my projects tend to be 'feature heavy', which is a nice way of saying overly complex/costly ;-) Here's some good info for anyone wanting to follow in my footsteps:
First off, I got the idea from Omelet on Jeep Forum, so that's a good place to start.
Also, I used Hitlight's site to figure out which LEDs to buy, but ended up purchasing on Amazon.
I wanted the brightest lights I could get, so I went with these on Amazon: 16ft for $45 with 220Lm/ft.
A more budget minded DIYer could easily get away with these on Amazon: 16ft for $23 with 144Lm/ft.
I think those are the lights that Omelet used.
You could also use some cheap speaker wire, a bit of solder, a roll of black tape and a toggle switch for another $15. Call it under $40 for something almost as good as mine.
A couple of things I'd note. Omelet soldered his wire directly to the contacts on the LED strip. I had problems doing this and making a good connection. I'm sure that's due to my inexperience at soldering, but it's something to consider. If you get the little connectors like I did, make sure you get the right ones! They are different for the 5050 vs the 3528 lights.
Also, I really like that all my lights are mounted at 45degs. The aluminum angle only adds about $1/ft to the project, and I think it was well worth it. I get better light dispersion compared to other rigs I've seen with similar rock lights. This is very dependent on what the underside of your vehicle looks like. You might have nice spots to mount, you might not.
I think this is a great DIY project, one where you can get better results than pre made solutions, for less money. As with any DIY, you have to factor in your time, and unless you are making minimum wage that will totally blow your cost savings :-( For me, I don't include my time in projects like this because I consider it a hobby. I get great enjoyment from tinkering in the shop, and that's the best reason in the world to DIY something!
I put all the links at the bottom of imgur. For the connectors, these worked okay with a little fiddling. I would recommend if you have access to a solder to do it that way. The lights I used were Sold from Hitlights they have different brightnesses and color temperatures I got the 600 leds/16.4 foot cool white 3528 (3528 refers to the brightness). Film cells are pretty transparent arent they? depending on what you use as a light diffuser. I might go with a little less bright or it might wash it out.
Below is the LED strip I have used in multiple projects around my house. NONE have had any issues.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005ST2I9O/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
These are 600 LED/meter vs. the standard 300.