What is the thickness of the tape (is it foam)? will it hold LED 5050 strip lighting in a warm environment without melting off?
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About 1/16" or 2mm. As long as you prep it right, and use a heat gun or blow dryer, and "flash set" the adhesive for a more secure bond. I use these to secure a tail light bar I built to the inside of the back lift glass on my SUV. Holds up great to heat, being in the back window, its exposed to direct Texas sunlight almost every day!
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The question is a good one,but from my use as a gutter guard adhesive,it worked well,even in hot sun. The thickness is approximately,one eighth inch or less,but flattens out under pressure and yes it is foam,but very dense. I would not worry if your lighting is led,since it does not produce much heat,but if subjected to heat around exhaust or engine area it may not hold as well. Your question did not give where the tape would be used. Hope this helps,but you should know that if you do use it that you should put pressure on it at least for a few hours to make sure of the hold,I learned that from the first use failing. Good luck,I think you will like the product it really is great stuff.SincerelyM.J.L. The question is a good one,but from my use as a gutter guard adhesive,it worked well,even in hot sun. The thickness is approximately,one eighth inch or less,but flattens out under pressure and yes it is foam,but very dense. I would not worry if your lighting is led,since it does not produce much heat,but if subjected to heat around exhaust or engine area it may not hold as well. Your question did not give where the tape would be used. Hope this helps,but you should know that if you do use it that you should put pressure on it at least for a few hours to make sure of the hold,I learned that... » Read More The question is a good one,but from my use as a gutter guard adhesive,it worked well,even in hot sun. The thickness is approximately,one eighth inch or less,but flattens out under pressure and yes it is foam,but very dense. I would not worry if your lighting is led,since it does not produce much heat,but if subjected to heat around exhaust or engine area it may not hold as well. Your question did not give where the tape would be used. Hope this helps,but you should know that if you do use it that you should put pressure on it at least for a few hours to make sure of the hold,I learned that from the first use failing. Good luck,I think you will like the product it really is great stuff.SincerelyM.J.L. « Show Less
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Hello, It is more of a rubber tape than foam. The only thing I have used it for is car molding. The first time was at least 5 years ago and has held up perfectly over that time, so much so that I used for another molding project recently. Very strong bond.
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thickness maybe 1/8" hold in warm area, yes but not forevermay be I can put strip led in the fish house with itauto windshield glue will hold forever
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The question is a good one,but from my use as a gutter guard adhesive,it worked well,even in hot sun. The thickness is approximately,one eighth inch or less,but flattens out under pressure and yes it is foam,but very dense. I would not worry if your lighting is led,since it does not produce much heat,but if subjected to heat around exhaust or engine area it may not hold as well. Your question did not give where the tape would be used. Hope this helps,but you should know that if you do use it that you should put pressure on it at least for a few hours to make sure of the hold,I learned that from the first use failing. Good luck,I think you will like the product it really is great stuff. Sincerely M.J.L.
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Led's use less power, thus less current, than fluorescent, so the wire insulation can handle it with no problem at all
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I can't tell you exactly how much heat the light generates, but I always find it cool to the touch. I use mine as a grow light, and too much heat would not be good - no adverse affects so far. I think you'll be fine with a heavy-duty mounting tape, but even one screw would help for stability.
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5050 LED strip lights are .24 Watts each. If you run the power supply at 70%, that's 21 watts or 87 LED's.
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I think the strip/tape itself is black rather than white, the LEDs would be the same. I noticed something I'm considering buying with these LEDs on it, used white strip ones, and the item they are on is dark. The first thing I thought was "Why did they use white tape against the dark background of the object?" Answer: when they are off, in daylight or room light, the white strip would show up more than I'd like. However in use, with lights on in a dark-ish environment, there might be more reflection from the white strip, thereby giving a better LIGHTS payoff. This is only my opinion. However I think I'm going to get the black strip one because the white showing on the dark object still bugs me a little. I think the strip/tape itself is black rather than white, the LEDs would be the same. I noticed something I'm considering buying with these LEDs on it, used white strip ones, and the item they are on is dark. The first thing I thought was "Why did they use white tape against the dark background of the object?" Answer: when they are off, in daylight or room light, the white strip would show up more than I'd like. However in use, with lights on in a dark-ish environment, there might be more reflection from the white strip, thereby giving a better LIGHTS payoff. This is only my... » Read More I think the strip/tape itself is black rather than white, the LEDs would be the same. I noticed something I'm considering buying with these LEDs on it, used white strip ones, and the item they are on is dark. The first thing I thought was "Why did they use white tape against the dark background of the object?" Answer: when they are off, in daylight or room light, the white strip would show up more than I'd like. However in use, with lights on in a dark-ish environment, there might be more reflection from the white strip, thereby giving a better LIGHTS payoff. This is only my opinion. However I think I'm going to get the black strip one because the white showing on the dark object still bugs me a little. « Show Less
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I stripped back about 1/8" and soldered wires directly to the pads. You can also solder stiff square wire so you can use the plugs available for them. Now if your asking how long a strip of LEDs you can use. It really does not make a difference providing you have the proper power source and do not exceed the specifications of these led's.
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As long as you do not exceed 12w per channel. Check the wattage on the leds. I would guess that a 5050smd strip would draw about 10w. You'll probably be fine.
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I'm not sure how you define depth and thickness, but using the supplied mounting clips attached with double sided tape the light are about 3/8" thick. Width is right at 1 1/4". BTW, great product.
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Hi, I'll be glad to give you my thoughts on this.The LED lights get a little warm bu not to melt the type of material you will use those against acrylic/polycarb.Go for it, these look amazing.
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Nothing, they can be left exposed at the end of the strip. You can attach them with an adaptor to another strip of LEDs if you want.
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You would have to put quite a few on (more than two or three) to hold it on. The tricky part is how much heat the light unit generates. Over a period of time it might melt or permanently alter the mounting strips so you might have trouble getting them off. There might also be a tiny chance of a fire (but I doubt it). I don't think it would be a good idea, but if you are desperate. . .
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I believe so. The strips are not heavy...although this comes with hardware to install.....i didn't want to use as i am not sure i want to leave them where they are now.......so i used clear packing tape. perfect. i did not tape over the little led lights....just along side. The on/off switch, however, i did not tape. It is setting on the counter. Very bright warm light! Love it!
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It is not sticky. It's hard silicon. It will not feel smooth like glass; then again, it is not a factor to its operation. 4 months on and we love them; a few on dimmers. Over 80% of the home is LEDs now.
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This LED strip doesn't have 3M backing adhesive, but items of Asin B00AQUO29O have. Hope this helps you, thank you
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Im using half of one of these on mine EconoLed 5M Non-Waterproof 5050 SMD 300 LED Strip Light
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There is a fairly snug fitting piece of plexiglass that slides under the light assembly. Minimal amounts of moisture actually reach the LED's if any.
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Shure iam holding a bulb socket on my bath so led strips will be no problem for this tape