{"title":"Waterproof outdoor LED strips","description":"\u003cp\u003eChoose the IP rating based on exposure before anything else: IP65 for a facade, terrace or garage cleaned with a jet, IP44 under a sheltered awning. Then come colour temperature, warm white for a stone facade, neutral white for a work room, then the power supply, mains or motion sensor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cnav\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#definition\"\u003eWhat is an outdoor waterproof LED strip light\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ip\"\u003eWhich IP rating to choose\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ou\"\u003eWhere to place it\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ruban\"\u003eStrip light or LED tape\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#installer\"\u003eInstalling and wiring\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#temperature\"\u003eWhich colour temperature\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#detecteur\"\u003eThe motion sensor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#entretien\"\u003eMaintenance and durability\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/nav\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"definition\"\u003eWhat is an outdoor waterproof LED strip light?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection brings together 10 outdoor waterproof LED strip lights. Each reference is presented with its technical specifications on its product page. Check this data before choosing the location, under an awning, along a facade or in a damp room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a wall, it draws a continuous line instead of a series of bright points: no dark zone between two sources, no shadow cast on the ground. The opal diffuser softens the light, which matters when walking close to the wall. Find these profiles in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/reglettes-led-etanches\"\u003ewaterproof LED strip lights\u003c\/a\u003e, and more broadly in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eall our light fittings\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOutdoor waterproof LED strip lights: how to recognise a truly waterproof model?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree parts make the difference: the gasket running around the entire edge of the diffuser, the cable glands at the cable entries, and closing screws that do not rust. A diffuser simply placed on the profile, without gasket or clips, lets moisture in by capillary action after a few months. Also look at the thickness of the housing: a rigid aluminium profile screws on without deforming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat a line of light changes on a facade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaking light highlights the relief of a stone or wood wall without lighting up the sky. Usually placed thirty or forty centimetres under the awning, it lights the path and lets the eye adapt: you see where you are walking, you do not get the source in your eyes. It is the simplest way to give relief to an entrance without multiplying wall lights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"ip\"\u003eWhich IP rating to choose for an outdoor waterproof LED strip light?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IP rating is read in two digits: the first concerns solids, the second water. Outdoors, an IP65 covers dust and water jets, which suits a facade or a garage. An IP44 is enough under a sheltered awning, while IP67 concerns areas with puddles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IP rating says nothing about light quality or tint: these are two separate criteria, to be decided one after the other. A perfectly waterproof strip light can very well give cold white light, which is not always wanted on a terrace. See \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/reglettes-led-ip65\"\u003ethe references rated IP65\u003c\/a\u003e for exposed installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eWhich IP rating according to exposure\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIP rating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat it protects against\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhere to install it\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP44\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid bodies over 1 mm and water splashes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder a sheltered awning, on the edge of a damp room\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP54\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLimited amounts of dust and water splashes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpen shelter, lightly exposed technical room\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP65\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal dust and water jets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFacade, terrace, garage, jet cleaning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP67\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemporary immersion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArea subject to puddles or run-off\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"ou\"\u003eWhere to place an outdoor waterproof LED strip light?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder an awning, along a facade, above a garage door or in a technical room: the waterproof strip light is useful wherever you need to see clearly without multiplying light points. It is mounted on the surface, at access height for maintenance, and away from walkways to avoid glare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOutdoor waterproof LED strip lights: where to place them without mistakes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerally allow one metre eighty to two metres twenty under an awning, higher in a garage or workshop so you do not hit the profile with a ladder or a load. Avoid placing it directly in line with a glazed door: the source reflects in the evening. To \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/reglettes-led-pour-garage\"\u003elight a garage\u003c\/a\u003e, place it on the ceiling, parallel to the direction the vehicle enters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUnder an awning, on a facade or in a technical room: three different situations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder an awning, the rain does not reach the strip light: an IP44 holds. On an exposed facade, the wind drives water onto the profile and IP65 becomes the baseline, with the cable entering from below so water does not follow the sheath. In a technical room, dust is the deciding factor, and a closed profile can be wiped clean in one go. For a workstation, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/reglettes-led-pour-atelier\"\u003eworkshop lighting\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"ruban\"\u003eWaterproof LED strip light or cuttable LED tape: which to choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rigid strip light screws on as it is and connects directly, which makes it simple on a wall or a garage ceiling. Cuttable LED tape adapts to curves and precise lengths, but requires a support, a profile and a suitable power supply. Outdoors, the closed strip light remains easier to make waterproof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCuttable LED tape: how does it work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tape has cut marks every few modules: you cut at that precise point, then reconnect the end to the power supply. Cutting between two marks breaks the circuit and leaves a portion unlit. Outdoors, the cut must be closed with a waterproof end cap, otherwise moisture gets into the tape and makes it flicker. Tape suits curves and corners, not long straight runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen the rigid strip light remains simpler\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a straight line of several metres, the aluminium profile screws onto the planned centres and wipes clean without detaching anything. No support to build, no extra power supply to house. It is the choice for facades, garage ceilings and dusty rooms. Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/reglettes-led-d-exterieur\"\u003eoutdoor LED strip lights\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/reglettes-led\"\u003eall LED strip lights\u003c\/a\u003e to compare formats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"installer\"\u003eHow to install and wire a 220V LED strip light outdoors?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 220V strip light connects to the mains in a junction box, with the cable entering through a cable gland. Switch off the power, identify live and neutral, fix the profile to the planned centres, then close the diffuser. 12V models go through a transformer placed away from water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e220V supply or 12V transformer: what to check before drilling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe voltage is indicated on the product: it is what decides the installation, not the other way round. In 220V, you need a nearby mains supply and an accessible junction box. In 12V, the transformer must be housed in a dry area, a garage or a closed box, never under the awning. The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/reglettes-led-220v\"\u003emodels powered at 220V\u003c\/a\u003e avoid this extra box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCable gland, fixing and mounting direction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrill at the profile's centres, not at random: a single misplaced hole goes through the housing. Pass the cable through the cable gland, tighten without forcing, then close the diffuser until it clicks. Point the strip light downwards or towards the wall, never towards the eye. On stone or concrete, use suitable wall plugs. For an area without a power supply, look at the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/reglettes-led-rechargeables\"\u003erechargeable models\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"temperature\"\u003eWhich colour temperature to choose for an outdoor LED strip light?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt all depends on the use: a warm white, around 2700 to 3000 K, warms a stone facade or a terrace, while a neutral white around 4000 K gives clear light for a garage or a workshop. Cold white remains reserved for walkways that you want to see plainly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eColour temperature and resulting effect\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTint\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRendering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended outdoor use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm white, 2700 to 3000 K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGolden light, close to a halogen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStone or wood facade, terrace, desire for ambience\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeutral white, around 4000 K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite, clear light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGarage, workshop, technical room, service entrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCold white, 6000 to 6500 K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBluish, highly contrasted light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWalkway to be lit plainly, little ambience\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn terms of glare, an opal diffuser and a downward orientation change more than a change of tint. For a damp room in the house, also see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/reglettes-led-pour-salle-de-bain\"\u003eour bathroom strip lights\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"detecteur\"\u003eIs an LED strip light with motion sensor useful outdoors?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, for an entrance, a courtyard or a rarely used passage: the light only comes on with movement and then goes out, which avoids lighting an empty area all night. You need to check the range, the detection angle and be able to adjust the delay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo settings decide comfort: the switch-off time, which you want neither too short nor endless, and the sensitivity, to be lowered if a shrub triggers the light at the slightest gust of wind. Point the sensor towards the walkway, not towards the street.Compare the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/reglettes-led-a-detecteur-de-mouvement\"\u003emotion sensor versions\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/reglettes-led-a-detecteur-de-mouvement-220v\"\u003e220V motion sensor models\u003c\/a\u003e, which connect without a transformer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"entretien\"\u003eHow to maintain and make a waterproof LED strip light last?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA soft cloth and a non-abrasive product are enough on the diffuser; avoid high-pressure jets on the seals and check once a year that the cable glands are tight. An aluminium profile dissipates heat better than plastic, which helps the LEDs keep their brightness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA gasket that turns white or a diffuser that takes on water are quickly spotted: a trace of condensation inside signals moisture ingress, to be dealt with before the circuit oxidises. Tighten the cable gland, replace the gasket if needed. On the control side, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eour lighting universe\u003c\/a\u003e groups the profiles and accessories, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/reglettes-led-etanches\"\u003ethe waterproof strip light section\u003c\/a\u003e remains the starting point for a facade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake the time to check the voltage and IP rating before drilling, the rest follows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions about outdoor waterproof LED strip lights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCuttable LED tape: how does it work?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tape has cut marks every few modules: you cut at that precise point with scissors, then reconnect the end to the power supply. Cutting elsewhere breaks the circuit and leaves a portion unlit. Outdoors, the cut must be closed with a waterproof end cap, otherwise moisture gets into the tape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the difference between an IP65 LED strip light and an IP44 strip light?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIP44 protects against solid bodies over one millimetre and water splashes: it is a good level for a sheltered awning. IP65 completely stops dust and withstands water jets, which suits an exposed facade or a garage cleaned with a jet. Outdoors without shelter, aim for IP65.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan a waterproof LED strip light be installed in a bathroom?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, provided the bathroom zones are respected. A waterproof strip light is placed outside direct shower splashes, in IP65 to be safe. It is mainly used as supplementary light above the mirror or the vanity top, and connects to the existing switch or a sensor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow to fix an LED strip light to a facade?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst mark the mounting height and the axis of the support, then check the nature of the wall: wood or PVC screw on directly, stone and concrete require suitable wall plugs. Drill at the profile's centres, pass the cable through the cable gland, screw without over-tightening, then close the diffuser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eLED strip light with motion sensor: is it useful outside?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, when the area does not deserve continuous lighting: entrance, courtyard, side passage. The sensor turns the strip light on with movement and off after an adjustable delay. 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