Favorite LED light strips?

jjuriga · #1 12-31-2015, 03:58 PM

I am going to install some LED lighting in various places, most notably in the tops of the rod boxes... Wondering if anyone has a favorite brand, or go for the pretty cheap ones on Amazon?

Going with Blue for now... I think they would look best. Going to look for the lightest blue I can find.

jjuriga · #2 12-31-2015, 05:32 PM

So on Amazon...

Idea 1

Idea 2

THEFERMANATOR · #3 12-31-2015, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jjuriga

So on Amazon...

Idea 1

Idea 2

#1 will work as those are 12 volts, but #2 will not work. The ones that are cuttable every 3 feet or so are 120 volts and are meant to be used for home lighting. I tried them and they will not work on 12 volts DC.

inaforty · #4 01-01-2016, 10:59 AM

Remember too fuse them correctly. They draw very little voltage but can still be dangerous if not fused correctly. When I install some LED's on a previous boat I didn't think such a small draw could cause problems but it certainly can.
I had to go back and add the correct fuses.

jjuriga · #5 01-01-2016, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by inaforty

Remember too fuse them correctly. They draw very little voltage but can still be dangerous if not fused correctly. When I install some LED's on a previous boat I didn't think such a small draw could cause problems but it certainly can.
I had to go back and add the correct fuses.

good to know, thanks for the tip! I wouldn't of bothered with a fuse to be honest...

THEFERMANATOR · #6 01-01-2016, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by jjuriga

good to know, thanks for the tip! I wouldn't of bothered with a fuse to be honest...

ALL circuits should be fused. A fuse is cheap insurance vs a fire on the water. And when dealing with an electrolisis enriched enviroment, it's mandatory.