{"title":"220V dimmable LED strips","description":"\u003cp\u003eConnect the strip to the mains supply, adjust the intensity, and the light drops from full output to a soft halo with no hard cut-off. A dimmable 220V LED strip connects directly to 220 volts, with no transformer or driver to house: the built-in or wall dimmer lowers the light output. The light is diffuse and continuous on COB versions, which makes it suitable for indirect lighting: cornice, skirting board, cabinet base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"lumiere\"\u003eWhat is a dimmable 220V LED strip and what light does it give?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/rubans-led-220v\"\u003erange of 220V LED strips\u003c\/a\u003e brings together flexible strips, self-adhesive on the back, that are fitted to a smooth surface and connected to the mains. You choose the length, the white temperature and the type of diodes according to the surface to be lit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimming: how it shows\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt full intensity, the strip highlights the relief of a cornice or a worktop. Dimmed down, it becomes a hallway night light or a discreet halo behind a sofa, without a hard cut-off. That is what sets a dimmable strip apart from an all-or-nothing strip: the same light line serves the evening and functional use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCOB or SMD: two different light renderings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSMD shows separate light points: at close range, on a cabinet base, they are visible. COB gives a continuous band, without breaks, preferable on a cornice seen up close or behind a mirror. In both cases, the strip stays flexible, bends around corners and sticks to a clean surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"ou-poser\"\u003eWhere to install a dimmable 220V LED strip: ceiling, skirting board or cabinet?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFit it where the source should not be seen and where a mains supply already exists: in a cornice to bounce a halo onto the ceiling, in a skirting board to guide a hallway, under a kitchen wall cabinet or behind a sofa. The location is therefore decided together with the connection, not only with aesthetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCeiling LED lighting: cornice and indirect light\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA cornice that bounces the light upwards visually widens the room and softens hard shadows. The strip must be hidden by a profile or a ceiling return, otherwise the source is visible. For a living room, this is the most comfortable installation: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rubans-led-pour-salon\"\u003elighting a living room with indirect light\u003c\/a\u003e rarely needs more than one continuous line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSkirting board, under-cabinet, niche: the installations that work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a skirting board, the strip becomes a circulation guide that you dim in the evening. Under a kitchen wall cabinet, it lights the worktop without the shadow cast by the cabinet body. In a bookcase or a niche, it sets objects apart from the background. In a wet room, go for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rubans-led-etanches\"\u003estrips protected against moisture\u003c\/a\u003e, and complete the room with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eall Designix light fittings\u003c\/a\u003e for the main lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"brancher\"\u003eHow to connect a 220V LED strip without a transformer?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSwitch off the power at the circuit breaker, prepare the connection according to the manufacturer's instructions, then connect the strip to the mains supply. No intermediate driver is needed. Additional sections are tapped off the supply. In a damp area, the connection must be protected and placed out of reach of splashes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConnecting to the mains\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollow the connection direction indicated and the instructions before any work. A waterproof connector or a closed junction box prevents poor contacts on a skirting board or bathroom installation. If the supply is taken from an existing circuit, check that it is not already controlled by a switch you want to keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTapping, splicing and cable length\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral sections fed from the same point give an even line. Avoid connections in a splash zone or under a washable cabinet. The connectable length depends on the strip and the available supply: it is read on the model's data sheet, not from a general rule. Beyond that, tap off rather than extend in series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"variateur\"\u003eWhich dimmer for a 220V LED strip: wall, remote control or built-in?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe wall dimmer is built into the switch and used every day. The remote control avoids work when the strip is already fitted. The wheel built into the strip remains the simplest to put into service. In all cases, the dimmer must be designed for an LED load, otherwise the dimming flickers or stops before the minimum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe daily gesture of each solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA rotary wall dimmer sits at hand height, at the entrance to the room: it is the most natural for a living room cornice. The radio remote control suits a niche or a hard-to-reach cabinet base. The built-in wheel requires staying within reach of the strip, which reserves it for short, accessible lengths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCheck compatibility before connecting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA dimmer designed for conventional lighting does not always drive an LED load: the low range may drop out. Look for the LED-compatible mention and the manufacturer's minimum load. The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rubans-led\"\u003efamily of LED strips\u003c\/a\u003e groups the models with built-in dimming when you do not want to touch the wall installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"recoupable\"\u003eCuttable LED strip: how does it work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLocate the cutting zone printed on the strip, measure a second time, then cut in the middle of the mark with a clean tool. A cuttable strip can only be cut at that point: elsewhere, you cut into a track and the section no longer lights up. The next section must be re-supplied by a connector designed for that, never soldered at random. Keep the instructions: they indicate the cutting zones and the type of connector to use. A strip that is too short cannot be lengthened, hence the double measurement before cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"220-24\"\u003e220V LED strip or 24V LED strip: which to choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe dimmable 220V strip avoids the driver: a single mains connection, practical in renovation. The 24V strip requires a driver to house but handles long lines and large colour continuities better. The choice is therefore made on the length to cover and on the space available for the supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n   \u003ch3\u003eHow to dim a 12V or 24V strip?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n   \u003cp\u003eA 12V or 24V strip is dimmed with a dimmable driver or a low-voltage dimmer. Check the dimming range and the minimum load on the product data sheet: the 220V dimmer does not apply to these strips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e220V strip: the advantage of a single connection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn renovation, when a supply already exists behind a skirting board or above a cabinet, 220V removes the box to hide. It is the simplest format for a few metres of cornice in indirect light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e24V strip: for long lengths\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn a long line, the lower voltage limits the loss of brightness at the end of the strip. A driver must then be housed near the strip. If you are looking for a coloured effect, also compare \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rubans-led-rgb\"\u003ecolour RGB LED strips\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rubans-led-rgbw\"\u003eRGBW versions with adjustable white\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003e220V, 24V or 12V LED strip: what changes on installation\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStrip type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSupply\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimmer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInstallation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e220V dimmable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirectly to the mains\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt into the strip or wall dimmer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle connection, no driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCornice, ceiling, skirting board, under-cabinet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVia a 24V driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimmable driver or low-voltage dimmer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDriver to house near the strip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong lines, everyday lighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVia a 12V driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow-voltage dimmer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoss of brightness over long lengths\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShort lengths, decoration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor long lines and everyday installations, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rubans-led-24v\"\u003e24V low-voltage LED strips\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"blanc-ip\"\u003eWhich white temperature and which protection rating to choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a dry room, an IP20 strip is enough, and 2700K gives a warm living room light whereas 3000K offers a more neutral white for the kitchen. In a bathroom or near a pool, a protected strip is needed, at least IP65, with a connection sheltered from splashes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarm white 2700K or neutral white 3000K\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e2700K leans towards the evening mood: bedroom, living room, bookcase base. 3000K stays neutral and renders colours accurately on a worktop. The most important thing is the match with the other sources in the room: a very warm strip under a neutral ceiling light stands out. See \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rubans-led-2700k\"\u003ewarm light in 2700K\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rubans-led-3000k\"\u003eneutral white 3000K\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIP20 in a dry room, IP65 in a damp area\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe protection rating describes resistance to dust and water. An IP20 stays in a dry room, away from splashes. In a bathroom, around the mirror, and at the edge of a pool, switch to a protected strip, with dimmer and connectors out of reach of water. For submerged outdoor use, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rubans-led-pour-piscine\"\u003estrip lighting for pools\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eWhich LED strip to choose according to the room\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRoom\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhite temperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProtection rating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStrip type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDesired effect\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiving room\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2700K to 3000K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm white or continuous COB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHalo behind the sofa, ceiling cornice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKitchen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3000K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeutral white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight under wall cabinets, worktop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBathroom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3000K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP65\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtected strip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround the mirror, without hard reflection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePool and sheltered outdoor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3000K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP65 minimum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWaterproof strip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight line at the edge of the pool\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCabinet and bookcase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2700K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCOB without visible points\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAccent lighting, continuous halo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"poser-durable\"\u003eHow to install and maintain a 220V LED strip so it lasts?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStick to a clean, dry and smooth surface, follow corners without folding the strip, and let it release its heat on a suitable support. For maintenance, dry dusting is enough. A strip that has come unstuck or a dimmer that flickers should be checked before being replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe mistakes that damage an LED strip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA dusty or greasy surface makes the adhesive give way within a few weeks. A strip folded sharply on a corner breaks a track. Fitting on a surface that heats up ages the LED faster, and a connection left in damp air eventually oxidises. A dimmer not compatible with LEDs also wears the strip through flickering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCleaning and durability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDust dry, without aggressive products on the band. Check from time to time that the adhesive holds, especially above a cabinet. An aluminium profile helps to diffuse the light and keep the strip straight on a long line. Check the dimmer at the start of the season: a dimming that crackles often announces a replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the shop, payment is secure, delivery is tracked and returns are possible, with Designix customer service for any installation question. Once your length, white temperature and protection rating are set, all that remains is to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rubans-led-220v\"\u003echoose your 220V strip from the collection\u003c\/a\u003e; for the main lighting of the room, browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003ethe complete light fitting catalogue\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"faq\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDimmable 220V LED strips: is a transformer needed?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. A dimmable 220V strip connects directly to the mains: the transformer, or driver, is only needed on 12V and 24V low-voltage strips. This direct connection simplifies installation in renovation, when the supply already exists in the desired place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan a 220V LED strip be connected to a conventional dimmer?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eA dimmer designed for conventional lighting is not always suitable for an LED load: the dimming may flicker or stop before the minimum. A dimmer stated as LED-compatible is needed, and the minimum load indicated by the manufacturer must be checked before connecting the strip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat length of 220V LED strip can be connected?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe length depends on the strip's power and the available supply. Beyond what the manufacturer's instructions provide for, the supply is tapped off rather than extended in series. The exact length is read on the strip's data sheet, not from a general rule.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes a 220V LED strip heat up?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe LED heats up less than a conventional bulb, but the heat produced still has to be dissipated. A clean, flat and if possible aluminium support helps the strip release this heat. A strip stuck to an insulating surface or to a hot cabinet ages faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan a 220V LED strip be installed in a bathroom?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, with a protected strip, at least IP65, and a connection placed out of reach of splashes. An IP20 strip reserved for dry rooms is not suitable near a shower or a washbasin. 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